For the third year I visit Art Dubai I insist it is the leading art fair in the region, in terms of curating, programming and embracing. The fair became an annual international hub for all art communities. Here’s why: Curating: There were two halls exhibiting contemporary art and they were not over-packed with artworks; galleries…
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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…
Design Days Dubai Brings Sociopolitics Designs to Life
The leading fair in the Middle East and South Asia dedicated to collectible and limited edition furniture and design objects, Design Days Dubai returns for the third year to push the boundaries of modern and contemporary design through the presence of innovative installation works, and live performances. Taking place from March 17 – 21 2014, Design Days Dubai will represent many…
!n-Focus: Shirley Paes Leme Capturing The Allure Of Toxicity
Lit your cigarette on, slowly inhale the toxic, hold on, watch the nicotine burn then exhale joy or sorrow you kept within. Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by the smoke coming from cigarette, soft delegate thin grey line that transforms into random figures before disappearing or vanishing; and every time I…
Five Continents in One City… Beirut!
The countdown of Beirut Art Fair (BAF) has started and I get to share with you all – before anyone else – the final participants in the boutique fair; presenting 47 galleries from five continents! All the works on display attest as to the effervescence of contemporary artistic creation in the ME.NA.SA region. This diversity…
Al Mahha Art 