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…
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This Artwork Is Illegal to Be Displayed in The Kingdom Due to Obvious Religious & Cultural Reasons
The Middle East art community was shocked two days ago with what Ayyam Gallery faced in Young Collectors Auction (YCA) at their newly opened space in Jeddah; 23 artworks by Saudi, Syrian, Egyptian, Yemeni, and Iranian artists were banned by authorities! The auction was held yesterday with only 15 lots… allowed according to the authorities; and…
!n-Focus: Towards Photocopies Against Identities
Firstly, I want to apologize for not posting as often and keep track on what’s happening around, I was in Bilbao – Spain for International Leadership Program in Visual Art Management (ILPVAM) a three-module program organized by NYU, Deusto Business School & Guggenheim Museum; I successfully passed module one, the next module will be in…
Kunooz Found GCC Hidden Gems!
The first GCC competition by Ayyam Gallery, Kunooz, found hidden gems of the region as the prominent gallery announced today the three winners of Kunooz are: Kuwaiti artist Mohammad Sharaf Palestinian living in UAE, Walid Al Wawi and Kuwaiti artist Mohammed Alkouh So finally some recognition of young Kuwaiti talents from a regional scale! On…
Part II: If Your Want to Celebrate Art … Appreciate It!
April 21, 2013: Youssef Nabil Sign-In & Exclusivity for AlMahha Art Blog: Alserkal Avenue trip was forced to end because I had to get Kuwaiti artist Mohammed Al Kouh from airport who arrived at a perfect time for Youssef Nabil book signing in Art Dubai! When we arrived to Art Dubai, I had the chance…
Al Mahha Art 