One of pioneer and prominent Iraqi artists & art critic who was an inspiring master for many artists and played a great role in nourishing modern art scene not only in his country but across the region, Nouri Al Rawi passed away today at 89 years old. (Source: Barjeel Art Foundation) The theme of…
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Syrian Perspective of The Last Supper
On April 16th, Samer Kozah Gallery (Damascus) curated a group exhibition of Syrian artists titled “The Last Supper” at The Venue Gallery in Beirut Souks (Down Town). Featuring 56 artworks by 56 emerging and established artists depicting their perspectives of the masterpiece and its story that carries contradictions of facts and fiction in the view of our…
Artistic Trip 2/2: Three Words Combined into One Craze… Dubai Art Week!
The trip was not over in Dubai Art Week, I tried to see as much as I can and be involved in many activities happening around the city and one of the most exciting adventure was to visit Tashkeel, which is located in an area between Dubai and Al Ain, to see “Turning Points” exhibition….
Artistic Trip: 3 Words Combined into One Craze… Dubai Art Week!
The journey of art starts small, yet grows gradually and steady. It takes patience, determination, openness and great well to change. Living in the Middle East gives me the opportunity to be closer to the fast growing art scene across the region and witness how it is changing… Especially in Dubai! Security & politically stable,…
Visualizing Turning Points
Destination: Turning Point Group Exhibition. Location: Tashkeel Hub, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE Date: March 20, 2014. Time: About 12 PM (DXB time) Set my GPRS to find Nad Al Sheba area, then finding Tashkeel will be easier! After driving for 45 minutes from Media City to Nad Al Sheba, I found Tashkeel and the…