The growth of Art Dubai over the past seven years reflects the rising prominence of the UAE as a centre of art and cultural discourse. We see Art Dubai as a powerful venue for regional and international talents to reach out to new audiences, explore new markets and connect with likeminded collaborators.” Antonia Carver, Fair Director, Art Dubai….
Category: Art
Call For Artists in the Name of Peace
After the massive success of Peace One Day event which was held for the first time in the region and Kuwait last year, The Art Salon & Contemporary Art Platform announce the second edition of Peace One Day in September 2013 & call artists to take part of the peaceful festive! As announced in The…
When An Artwork is ‘Overrated’
A huge buzz was created awhile ago when Lebanese artist Zena el Khalil displayed her rotating 4-meter-tall sculpture “A’ Salaam Alaykum: Peace Be Upon You” – famous with ‘Allah Disco‘ in London ‘s latest art fairs ‘Art 13’ . The interactive sculptural installation displays the word “Allah” in Arabic letters, made of glass mirror tiles…
Sharjah Biennial 11 Interface Cultural Diversity
One of established and leading contemporary bienniales in the Middle East, Sharjah Art Foundation launches the 11th edition of Sharjah Biennial (Re:emerge :: Toward A New Cultural Cartography) on March 13 to May 13, 2013 in Sharjah, UAE. With over 100 artists, 37 commissioned, Sharjah Biennal puts together a selection of contemporary artworks, performances, films revealing…
Mohammed Alkouh Portrays Broken Hearts
Then you walked away .. Leaving me in pain I can’t let go of our memories .. & your loves’ stain Kuwaiti artist Mohammed Alkouh introduces the fifth artwork from “Kalimat” series, a collection of work inspired by true love stories from Alkouh’s surroundings that did not end as couples wished or anticipated, in this body of…
Al Mahha Art 