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This was my first time attending Abu Dhabi Art (Nov. 20-23, 2013). I came in not knowing what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised at what I saw, despite the mini-crisis of the weather shutting down one of the main … Continue reading →

On Monday, December 2, Reem Fadda, Associate Curator, Middle Eastern Art, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project, will engage with Lebanese artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige in a lively discussion about their practice from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Guggenheim in … Continue reading →

AUCTION INFORMATION: Specialist in charge: Janet Rady  Email: mideasternart@theauctionroom.com Telephone: +44 (0)20 7499 4406 Exhibition Information: 17th – 18th September: 10am – 7pm 19th September: 10am – 6pm 27 + 28 Cork Street, London W1S 3NG AUCTION OVERVIEW: The Auction … Continue reading →

Check out Taymour Grahne discussing the upcoming gallery with the Huffington Post!  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-scarborough/an-interview-with-taymour_b_3770691.html#slide=2813000

FOTOFEST INTERNATIONAL | http://www.fotofest.org FotoFest Announces Theme and Dates  for the 2014 International Biennial CONTEMPORARY ARAB PHOTOGRAPHIC ART Photography, Video and Mixed-Media Art March 15 – April 27, 2014 Houston, Texas U.S.A.   HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 15, 2013 – FotoFest International announces … Continue reading →

         The Tate Modern is one of world’s most renowned institutions. The museum is a powerful force in the art world, often influencing the art market, and catapulting the careers of artists onto the global stage. I … Continue reading →

What happened to the proposed gallery Charles Saatchi was hoping to set up in Dubai in 2007? Very interesting FT article I came across from 2007- had no idea! http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a187d92-94b1-11dc-9aaf-0000779fd2ac.html#axzz2YCtDkN00  

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If you are in London this week, be sure to head to the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre for the Regional Vis-à-vis Global Discourses: Contemporary Art from the Middle East conference! This 2 day event starts on July 5 at 9 am. … Continue reading →

As we are all aware, trying to find resources and information on Middle Eastern art is not an easy task. I have recently come across 2 excellent online resources on Middle Eastern art, and have been busy over the past … Continue reading →