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”…
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Mark Your Calendar For March
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…
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…
Top Destination: Earthshine & An Auction!
Every month, Al Mahha Art Blog will select & feature one – three events as Top Destination for art lovers to keep an eye on & attend, these “Destinations” or events are selected based on honestly what I find unique & special in them… This September, San Francisco will come face to face with wild shining…
Bidding On Middle East Art
Middle East art, contemporary and modern, has taken the attention of international art scene widely. The increasing number of visitors and collectors attending art fairs with main focus on Middle East art, curious-interest driving them to pass by galleries, gather for openings, follow up the news and articles about how it is changing yet evolving….
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