Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World at Christie’s

Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World at Christie’s

06 Jul 2023

Christie’s is to present the largest exhibition of Arab Art in London to date, at Christie’s Headquarters in London this summer.  Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World will bring together works of art across mediums in an exhibition which collectively celebrates the creativity, diversity and history of Arab Art, situated within two distinct sections, Kawkaba: Highlights from the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Emirati Art Reimagined: Hassan Sharif and the Contemporary Voices.  This will be the first time that such an extensive exhibition of Arab art will have been on view in London via a unique partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah, UAE.  The exhibition is curated by Dr. Ridha Moumni, Deputy Chairman, Christie’s Middle East and North Africa.This exhibition, assembled from works across the region, pays homage to the rich artistic diversity of the Arab world, resonating with a myriad of artistic voices from the Middle East and North Africa.

The exhibition is curated by Dr. Ridha Moumni, Deputy Chairman, Christie’s Middle East and North Africa, and TAKREEM Foundation Selection Board Member.

 

Full article at: https://martincid.com/en/2023/07/exhibition-of-modern-and-contemporary-art-of-the-arab-world-at-christies/