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Fahim Somani in The Essence of Abstraction at Agora Gallery

NEW YORK, NY / Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Pakistani, Houston-based artist Fahim Somani in The Essence of Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 2, 2013 through March 22, 2013. The opening reception will be held on Thursday night, March 14, 2013 from 6-8 pm.

Palestinian-American Artist Manal Deeb

In our online Gallery we are presenting Manal Deeb, a Palestinian-American artist. Her goal is to bring her Palestinian heritage to speak across times and places, therefore her work is adapted from the history, presence and to an extent the unseen future of Palestine.

‘Alphabet of Reality’ by Lebanon Artist Jamil Molaeb

BEIRUT / Galerie Janine Rubeiz presents Jamil Molaeb’s new series of paintings inspired by the landscapes he sees in the mountains of Lebanon and scenes from the traditional life of different Arab communities. He depicts in his own way the villages, cities, fields and the people in their daily life.

Lawrie Shabibi’s Participation in Art 13 London

LONDON / Lawrie Shabibi would like to announce its participation in Art 13, London’s new modern and contemporary art fair. Lawrie Shabibi will be presenting works by Shahpour Pouyan, Asad Faulwell and a collaborative work of Sama Alshaibi and Dena Adeeb, all curated around the theme of war as a timeless and cyclical nature of violence.

Monir Farmanfarmaian 2004-2013

DUBAI / A survey exhibition of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian that reflects upon the past decade of her remarkable artistic journey will open at The Third Line on March 18, 2013. By showcasing works from 2004 until now – including those being displayed for the first time – the exhibition will highlight Monir’s stellar career as a pioneer in contemporary Iranian art.

‘Sulook’ by Iranian Sculptor Sahand Hesamiyan

DUBAI / The Third Line is pleased to introduce Iranian sculptor Sahand Hesamiyan, the newest addition to the gallery’s represented artists. His upcoming exhibition 'Sulook', in the gallery’s Project Space, presents ancient concepts of transcendence in an ultra-modern context, with contemporary sculptural pieces taking cue from Islamic architecture. The exhibition opens tonight and will run until March 7, 2013.

A Journey of Belonging

JEDDAH / Athr Gallery is presenting the renowned Saudi artist Manal Al-Dowayan’s first solo exhibition in Saudi Arabia, 'A Journey of Belonging', introducing new work by the artist as well as seminal work from her previous series. The exhibition explores the artist’s frequent voyages into the past in search of understanding and mutual acceptance. The exhibition opens today and will run until February 15th, 2013.