Arkham Creative - News

Such an amazing time, got a great spot, got to meet a an up an coming paper artist, got to meet the legendary Bob Layton. the 3 days just flew by like a flash. cant wait to see everyone again in 2020.

Bahrain was the first place I ever showcased my work 5 years ago and it feels amazing to be back home again. The show was amazing, so good to see all the old fans amongest the new faces. The show put together by an amazingly awesome young team @dallahpromotions .. Will definitely be at the 2020 #comicon .. Thank you @joker.games for my hat.. Will rocking this in the #UAE .. GOTA REPRESENT YO!

So about last night.... Arkham Creative played a part in raising a whopping USD 132,000+ in aid for #unicef , every 200 dollars will provide education for a child for a year... Every bit makes a difference... Both my Art peices got sold and I got to play my part... thank you to all my supporters and fans... this is much a win for you as it is for me.. Love you guys... Massive shout out to @harpersbazaararabia for putting on an amazing event. ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeuxDyimzJI It's been 5 years to the day, made alil vid to commemorate the occasion and time for a new look and attitude.... Hope you like it..

Donated 2 of my favourite paper blade art pieces to the @globalgiftfoundation in the hopes to raise funds and make a difference. Wish I could do more. . Go to www.globalgiftauction.com to bid on incredible #auction items & raise money for @GlobalGiftFound @DubaiCares #EvaLongoriaFoundation . Auction closes 7pm GMT Dec 13th. Thx Sixteen10 and Grosvenor House, Dubai. .

Tributes for the late Stan Lee have been pouring in from comic book fans across the world, including a talented Bahraini artist who has developed a successful business inspired by the legendary creator. Stanley Martin Lieber, most commonly known as Stan Lee, died on November 12 from heart failure at the age of 95 – leaving behind a legacy that is second to none.He was a pioneer in the world of superhero comics and has been immortalised in the latest piece of work by Tariq Sharif, a 39-year-old Bahraini who founded Arkham Creative. Mr Sharif’s work, which he also donates to raise money for various charities, is created through the layering of multi-coloured paper, hand cut with a surgical blade that produces spectacular shadows and textures likened to a photograph. “Stan Lee had a major impact on me growing up, ever since I could walk,” said Mr Sharif, who now lives in Abu Dhabi. “I was always pretending to be Spider-Man and other heroes, watching cartoons, playing with the toys and I e...