Many of the artist's installations are related to Iraqi history or politics; he thus understands his work as a witness statement or testimony. Al-Ameri always uses pictorial and "evident" language to translate a complex message, which has become his artistic guiding principle.
Jul 08, 2012Sabrina Amrani Art Gallery, based in Madrid (Spain), will participate in the third edition of Beirut Art Fair (5th to 8th July, Beirut, Lebanon). Just a few weeks later after celebrating their first anniversary, the Gallery packs their suitcases to be present for the first time in an artistic encounter in the Middle East.
Jun 28, 2012A major collection of contemporary photography focusing on the Middle East, supported by the Art Fund, has been established for the public by the British Museum and the V&A it was announced today. Most of the Collection will be showcased in the major exhibition, 'Light from the Middle East: New Photography' at the V&A from 13 November 2012 – 7 April 2013.
Jun 27, 2012ZÃœRICH / Iranian art has entered a particularly significant period of transformation, driven by a thriving artistic community both inside and outside of Iran. Galerie Kashya Hildebrand will present six emerging contemporary artists (Aghighi Bakhshayeshi, Mohamad Bozorgi, Habib Faraj Abadi, Hadieh Shafie, Abolfazi Shai and Behrouz Zindashtiof) of Iranian origin who are pushing Iranian art in bold new directions. The exhibition will run until August 18, 2012.
Jun 13, 2012DUBAI / 'Conversations' at Alserkal Avenue, on the night of the 28 of May, at Salsali Private Museum raised 225 000 AED for Manzil School of Special Needs by silently auctioning the artworks by the children. An exhibition was fully sold out, which refelects the interest and support from the public.
Jun 05, 2012DUBAI / 'Conversations' at Alserkal Avenue is a unique art exhibition in support of children with special needs to be held at Salsali Private Museum during May 22- June 5,2012. For the first time the public will have an opportunity to enter the world of children with special needs through viewing their beautiful artworks. An initiative supported by the top talent and organizations in the UAE to help raise awareness and funds for Manzil School.
May 22, 2012SARAJEVO / The retrospective exhibition by Salim Obralić, a well known artist in Bosnia and Herzegovina opened in Bosniak Institute. The exhibition 'Pocitelj in Summer and Winter' shows paintings of the old Bosnian town between 1978 and 2011. The exhibition will run until September 2012.
May 13, 2012DUBAI, 15 May – 5 July 2012 / Meem Gallery is proud to present Mohamed Kanoo’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, displaying his recent work. 'Fun w/Fen' presents the artist’s humorous interpretation of topical issues including religion, culture, politics and popular culture.
May 08, 2012DUBAI / The exhibition ‘Spectral Imprints’ is focusing on the preoccupations the five projects narrating the past and the difficulties of representing something tangible of a moment in time.
May 01, 2012SARAJEVO / The Photo Exhibition 'Hajj - Reflexions' by Didier and Džemila Torche, Samir and Amela Jordamović and Jakub Salkić opened last Monday at the Art Gallery of BiH, in the presence of a numerous officials and visitors.
Apr 30, 2012SARAJEVO / An exhibition 'From Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art' was organized at the International University in Sarajevo. Visitors from Sarajevo and Istanbul had an opportunity to see more then 70 artworks by Bosnian and Turkish artists.
Apr 28, 2012DUBAI / In her first solo exhibition, Emirati artist Lamya Gargash presents a provocative new body of work that examines identity, perception and acceptance in modern day society. The exhibition will be on display at The Third Line from April 25 until May 30 2012.
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