Towards Tomorrow at Expo 2020 Dubai

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It was so unrealistic that I didn’t really think it’s going to happen
Almost three years ago, I was asked to design hopeful words to be displayed in Dubai and represent Israel at Expo 2020.

Back then, Israel and Dubai didn’t have diplomatic relations.
UAE is a place that I’ve heard is impressive. However, I knew that I would never get to set afoot there with my Israeli passport.

Sure, I’m an optimistic person, so I thought that even if this project did come to fruition, it was not something I could see with my own eyes.

Designing for hope, but not daring to think about peace

I designed the words ‘Towards Tomorrow’ and my role was done. I didn’t hear back, nor thought of following up.

Fast forward to September 2020. The Abraham Accords were signed, marking a new era or regional collaboration.

And for Aravrit? A new world of possibilities.