When I got an invitation to attend Tammam Azzam’s solo exhibition at Ayyam Art Center (Dubai) I knew I had to make it for this show, but what I wasn’t expecting is how the exhibition turned out! Utilizing the entire space to exhibit over 50 artworks, ‘Syria’ felt like a live documentation of Syria Revolution…
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Christie’s Dubai Auction Hits Five Million USD!
Official results are out! Christie’s, the international auction house, achieved $5,900,350 sales in Modern and Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art auctions held in Dubai on October 23 and 24, 2012. Part I of Christie’s Modern and Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art auctions reached US$3,640,100 with 96% of lots sold, half of them above high estimate. Bidders from…
Over 60 ‘Must-Have’ Artworks at The Young Collectors Auction
Ayyam Gallery proudly presents the 14th edition of The Young Collectors Auction (YCA) featuring over 60 lots of contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, video and installation works from acclaimed and emerging artists throughout the Middle East. YCA provides a unique auction experience and an unparalleled platform for the aspiring and seasoned collector alike. The majority of works estimate…
An Art Night to Remember in DIFC !
On September 17 night, Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) witnessed an art night celebration with three prominent galleries hosted “opening of season” exhibitions. People who were at DIFC had the chance be around Ayyam Gallery “In The Name of Freedom” , Cuadro Fine Art Gallery “Prayer Room” – “Esmi (My Name)” – “Hold Me In”…
“Of Sand and Stars” Reveals What Takes Artworks from Studion to Biennale
Ever wonder why there are paintings sold in home accessories shops and others in prestigues art galleris, fairs, auctions? What takes an artwork from artist’s studio to a Biennale? Al Mahha founder, Mashaael Basheer shares in REORIENT magazine the answers. Read here.
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