"It is fascinating how art is the fruit of the artist's life experience and labor. The artist is the loving gardener tending to the tree in hope of a perfect fruit." (Pouran Jinchi)
Sep 21, 2013A problem particular to art fairs is the uneven quality of the art exhibited. Besides masterpieces, good and less good artwork can be seen, which makes it harder for spectators to decipher. However, the quality of the work on display at the latest Abu Dhabi Art was exceptional. It is so rare to find so much quality art in one place. True art enthusiasts felt like children in a candy store explaining the ambient euphoria of both the visitors and art dealers.
Sep 17, 2013HIPA participation in INDIA PHOTO VIDEO TRADE FAIR to promote Dubai’s vision for global photography
Sep 17, 2013"It is an attempt to visualize the invisible things in our life. The idea is not just simply shifting the visual field from context to content but also bringing them side by side like a physical and mental image inside each other at the same time." (Arslan Sükan)
Sep 13, 2013LONDON / The Auction Room, the new online auction house, is delighted to announce the inaugural auction of Middle Eastern Contemporary Art which will take place online on September 19, 2013 at 7pm London time. The auction will be on exhibition at 27 and 28 Cork Street, Mayfair, September 17-19, 2013.
Sep 11, 2013"Due to the repetitive nature of the situation, the world has long since become immune to footage and stories from Palestine. I think humour brings forth a humanness that rational documentation are unable to achieve. It is also able to reengage the interest of audiences worldwide and look at the conflict with fresh eyes and a new perspective." (Larissa Sansour)
Sep 09, 2013Born and raised in Teheran, the Iranian artist Samira Hodaei is relentlessly inspired by her home country. Daily experiences as a woman and as an artist in a country where both are constantly neglected and sometimes totally forgotten, serve as an unconscious drive for her to practice her art. The young Samira has gone so far on show in group exhibitions held in Tokyo, Sydney, Milano and Wiesbaden. Now she proudly presents her first solo exhibition in Berlin: 'Harem of the Heart.'
Sep 08, 2013AMSTERDAM / The exhibition space Castrum Peregrini will host the exhibition tittled 'Speaking from the heart, The Polemic Sensibility from Iran' from September 27 until November 9, 2013.
Sep 05, 2013Largest photography exposition in South America played host to the Richest Photography Award in the world from 28-30 August
Sep 03, 2013Dubai / Green Art Gallery is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition of Korean artist Jung Lee in Dubai, marking her first presentation in the Middle East. The exhibition will open on 9th September and will be on view until 23rd October 2013.
Sep 03, 2013The V&A will from Dec 11, 2013 until Apr 21, 2014, present an exhibition of works by the ten artists and designers shortlisted for the third edition of the prestigious Jameel Prize: Faig Ahmed, Nasser Al Salem, Nada Debs, Mounir Fatmi, Rahul Jain, Dice Kayek, Waqas Khan, Laurent Mareschal, Florie Salnot and Pascal Zoghbi.
Aug 31, 2013"Beauty is an abstract reality that needs shape and form for its manifestation. The process of its’ intentional and purposeful manifestation through form, colour, pattern and shape is what I call Art". (Fatima Zahra Hassan)
Aug 27, 2013
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with IAM's special offers, giveaways and news in your preferred format.