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NEW YORK / Attendance at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s acclaimed New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia topped the one-million mark on January 18, 2013.
Jan 24, 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.
Jan 23, 2013
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.
Jan 22, 2013
SARAJEVO / The Iranian Cultural Week, traditionally held every year in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ended on Saturday January 19, 2013. The goal of this event was to present the heritage and the cultural diversity of Iran today.
Jan 21, 2013
A new book from the Bodleian Library illuminates the evocative world conjured up by seven centuries of Persian illustrated manuscripts.
Jan 19, 2013
DUBAI / ARTSPACE Dubai is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing a solo show of works by prominent Syrian master calligrapher, Mouneer Al Shaarani on January 22, 2013.
Jan 18, 2013
In our online Gallery we present a Turkish artist Halis Ayan.
Jan 17, 2013
BAHRAIN / The art exhibition 'Ontology', by Saudi artist Lulwa Al Homoud, will be held at Al Riwaq Art Space from January 26 to February 24, 2013.
Jan 16, 2013
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.
Jan 15, 2013
ISTANBUL / All Arts Istanbul will be held for the first time in April 2013, at the Istanbul Convention Center, and it will offer art enthusiasts a wide array of works, ranging from Turkish and Ottoman traditional arts to antiques, from modern to contemporary art. In addition to a variety of artworks from Turkey, Middle East and North Africa, antiques and contemporary art will be presented to audiences side by side for the first time.
Jan 13, 2013
KARACHI / An art exhibition 'In, At and Around' opened at the Unicorn Gallery in Karachi presenting work by Pakistani artist Soraya Sikander. The exhibition opened on January 10 and will run until January 17, 2013).
Jan 12, 2013
DUBAI / The Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) is set to host a series of photography workshops during the month of January to raise awareness of the art form in the Emirate. Workshops are set to take place from the 10th until the 14th of January at the Auditorium in the Dubai International Financial Centre and will be presented by some of the biggest names in the photography industry.
Jan 10, 2013
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