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Dana Awartani turned history into mesmerizing works of art
Saudi GazetteA book of poetry entitled Classical Poems by Arab Women and Mughal era inspired mesmerizing works of art by Saudi artist Dana Awartani. Torn between the era of Mughals and classical poetry, she methodically reconfigured and crafted a nostalgic series of Islamic art and ‘Jali’ work with artisans in India on silk panels reminiscent of the royal era. Known to reinvent classic and sacred works of the past with a contemporary style, Awartani does not disappoint in her latest work for 21,39 Jeddah Arts at Athr gallery.Walk into an immersive installation with sounds of Saudi women reciting poetry in Arabic falling over majestic hand embroidered silk sheets in her latest exhibition titled Listen To My Words.“What really inspired me to create this work was when I discovered this...
March 02, 2018

Dana Awartani turned history into mesmerizing works of art

Art Around The World
Christie’sAuctions in Dubai22 March 2018 Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Art23 March 2018 Important WatchesPublic Viewing in Dubai19 to 23 March 2018Looking ahead to Dubai’s seventh Art Week from March 18-24, 2017, the seasoned Christie’s Middle East team of art specialists, led by Michael Jeha, Managing Director and Hala Khayat, Director and Head of Sale, deliver their predictions for the continued development of the region’s art market.Michael Jeha, who celebrates 20 years at Christie’s in 2018, and who has overseen Christie’s Middle East since its 2005 office opening in Dubai, stated:“Our annual sale in the region is a cornerstone of Dubai Art Week and in our 13th year of sales in the Middle East, we are seeing considerable maturity both in the quality of works...
February 23, 2018

Art Around The World

Art News From All Around The Globe
More than 600 photographers from 82 countries have submitted their entries to the International Women Photographers Award (IWPA), of which 60 photographers were shortlisted. On March 1, 2018 a specially selected international jury comprising of eminent figures from the art and photography community will announce 11 finalists including one laureate.The IWPA Award is a photography award organized by the International Women Photographers Association and Antidote Art and Design, in collaboration with Alliance Française Dubai and MyArtSpy and Canon Middle East (CME) as the official sponsor. This year IWPA received more submissions from the Middle East North Africa region due to the support from the Canon ME.“Canon’s sponsorship is an affirmation of our vision and commitment to nurture...
February 16, 2018

Art News From All Around The Globe

Highlights From Art Basel Hong Kong
This year’s edition of Encounters, curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, shows participatory artworks that transcend the art fair booth.Art Basel in Hong Kong’s Encounters sector, dedicated to presenting large-scale sculptures and installations by leading artists from around the world is back. The sector includes original and immersive works. Subjects range from “soft architecture”, large-scale kitchenware to kinetic sculpture.Curated for the fourth consecutive year by Alexie Glass-Kantor and supported by MGM Resorts Art and Culture, the 2018 edition features 12 monumental works displayed in prominent locations throughout the exhibition halls.Among the highlights, Ulla von Brandenburg’s 7 Curtains, presented by Pilar Corrias and Meyer Riegger, explores how stories and rituals of the...
February 16, 2018

Highlights From Art Basel Hong Kong

Jeddah atelier highlights Saudi-Egyptian Sculptures
Saudi GazetteAs part of 21,39 Jeddah Art Week, Jeddah Atelier for Fine Arts is hosing an exhibition to showcase Saudi and Egyptian sculpture artworks this month. The exhibition is also expected to host discussions between a number of artists and critics.Artist Mohammad A-Thaqafi took part in the exhibition with five distinct sculptures. His works discuss the different relationships between family members and relations in workplaces. “Once the relationship is broken it is almost impossible to put them back on track and that is what the works represent,” he told Saudi Gazette. The works also have Arabic calligraphy to represent Arabic identity. Al-Thaqafi said he mixed different materials in his works. Speaking about Saudi artists specialized in sculptures he said there are a number of...
February 16, 2018

Jeddah atelier highlights Saudi-Egyptian Sculptures

Holy sights, women driving and corruption highlighted at tasami creative lab
Saudi GazetteTasami Creative Lab is showcasing the artworks of 36 artists in Jeddah as part of their participation in Jeddah Art Week. Tasami has two art exhibitions Makanh a word that has two meanings in Arabic -either the status of an individual or reference to a place. The second exhibition is Mafahim or concepts.Musaed Al-Hulais, founder and director of Tasami Creative Lab said they aim to attract artists of different levels including beginners, juniors, and professional artists. He said Tasami is a platform for all art forms that could help artists explore the art scene and develop their skills to participate in various galleries.Tasami has hosted artworks of 120 artists from around the Kingdom and abroad. The platform is not demanding and encourages easy participation as it hopes to...
February 16, 2018

Holy sights, women driving and corruption highlighted at tasami creative lab

Art News From All Around The Globe “Between how and how”
A personal exhibition of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater kicks off today in King Abdullah Economic City, showcasing his works produced over the past ten years, including film, photography, sculpture, structural works and multimedia.“Between how and how to” draw attention to the fundamental changes taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and documented by the artist Ahmed Mater through his work sites and cultures waged by the wheel and the remarkable developments and unexpected changes. The exhibition consists of five chapters, touring through which the recipient on a journey between the current changing pace of the Kingdom, and its economy rentier in the past, and the importance of Mecca location where the new and promising future, and at the end of the tour brings the artist to consider...
February 09, 2018

Art News From All Around The Globe “Between how and how”

The King Abdulaziz center for world culture (ithra) announces first edition winner of ithra art prize
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced Sharjah-based, Saudi Arabian artist Ayman Zedani as the winner of the first edition of the Ithra Art Prize.Launched in 2017, the Prize is awarded to emerging Saudi talent in contemporary art and was introduced by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture as a means to fund, promote and offer Saudi artists a global platform.“The Center is a place where ideas and dreams take shape and we are excited about the prospect of highlighting Saudi talent such as Ayman. His proposal for the Ithra Art Prize is a great example of the potential we have in the region,” Ali Al-Mutairi, Director of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) said.The first edition of the competition received over 80 proposals and the winner was...
February 02, 2018

The King Abdulaziz center for world culture (ithra) announces first edition winner of ithra art prize

Kashida Design Studio
Saudi GazetteKashida is a product design studio that generates bespoke design pieces created by 3D Arabic calligraphy. The design company takes traditional manifestations of calligraphy on scrolls and transforms them into functional design pieces. Elie Abou Jamra and Mirna Hamady founded Kashida in 2011. The brand was launched in Beirut and is headquartered in Dubai. Jamra and Hamady are graduates of the American University of Beirut, with a BFA in Graphic Design.Kashida’s design team is lead by Creative Director, Mirna Hamady, who told Saudi Gazette she designs all of Kashida’s pieces from start to end. “We work on our own calligraphy and then transform it into the third dimension, adding a layer of functionality. At Kashida, all items are meant to be practical and functional, as...
January 26, 2018

Kashida Design Studio

‘Hybrids’ – A Solo Exhibition By Bahraini Artist Rashid Al Khalifa
Saudi GazetteHybrids, a solo exhibition by Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa will be held at Ayyam Gallery, in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue starting from 20 January until 10 March. Hybrids will present a selection of wall-mounted installations from six different series dating from 2010 to 2017.“I am so grateful for the opportunity to hold this solo exhibition at Ayyam Gallery, Dubai. Dubai is one of the most important destinations attracting many artists, pioneers and innovators, not only in the art industry but also in various sectors. I was very keen to accept the invitation to hold this exhibition in which I will present some of my work reflecting my artistic experience over the last 10 years,” Al Khalifa told Saudi Gazette. He said the exhibition will present the concept of hybrids...
January 26, 2018

‘Hybrids’ – A Solo Exhibition By Bahraini Artist Rashid Al Khalifa

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