Art Dubai 2015 And Abraaj Capital Art Prize 2015 Announces Open Calls

Art Dubai Announces Dates for its Ninth Edition‏ & Open Call for Application   Art Dubai, the leading international art fair in the Middle East and South Asia, announced that its ninth edition will take place March 18-21, 2015, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh…

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…

Syrian Perspective of The Last Supper

  On April 16th, Samer Kozah Gallery (Damascus) curated a group exhibition of Syrian artists titled “The Last Supper” at The Venue Gallery in Beirut Souks (Down Town). Featuring 56 artworks by 56 emerging and established artists depicting their perspectives of the masterpiece and its story that carries contradictions of facts and fiction in the view of our…

Art Dubai 2014 Transformation from Art Fair to International Art Platform

  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…