I was going to write about art season ending and summer vacation and all that romantic things we usually say to welcome summer. But I erased it all, not that I am against summer-love but I just spent 10 days in craziest city in the Middle East, Istanbul and getting all adrenaline rush! There, I…
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Prominent Iraqi Artist Nouri Al Rawi Dead at 89
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…
Top Destinations: Frieze | JABAL |YCA
Three destinations not to be missed and highly recommended for month of May 2014, three different cities and a main focus to support emerging artists, entities and collectors: Frieze Program in Frieze NYC, JABAL collective exhibition in Beirut and Ayyam Gallery Young Collectors Auction in Dubai. (Cover photo is artwork by Abdulkarim Majdal Beik “Beirut”…
Mark Your Calendar for May
In addition to the monthly list, I will add “What’s On?!” a link to most active initiatives, hubs and museums across the Middle East & the world such as V&A, MoMA, ArtintheCity, AlSerkal Avenue, Ashkal Alwan and more! The list keeps updating throughout the month, so keep passing by to stay in touch with the…
Top Destination: Islamic & Indian Art, Seduction And Matisse in London | 50 Years of Printmaking in Kuwait
London Oh London! After going through all events and exhibitions happening in April I must say the first three weeks of the month must be spent in London, and the weather is slightly warmer now… Starting with 3 days auctioning mystical, exotically valuable and rich Islamic and Indian masterpieces at Christie’s featuring: Poetry Persian manuscript…
Al Mahha Art 