23 May 2023. Looking at aspects of craft and ancient traditions, the Arabic script, geometric design and contemporary art, this article explores some of the basic tenets that make up the distinct style of Abstract art in the Middle East. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connected with theContinue reading “Feature | Painting Nothing: An Introduction to Abstract Art in the Middle East | The Dubai Collection”
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Feature | Hussein Madi: When Life Becomes Form | The Dubai Collection
6 February 2023. In this artist profile I explore the life and work of the Lebanese artist Hussein Madi. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connected with the historical development of the Emirate and the UAE and reflects the values of openness, diversity and interconnectedness as embodied in the spiritContinue reading “Feature | Hussein Madi: When Life Becomes Form | The Dubai Collection”
Feature | Modern Iraq: The New Vision Group | The Dubai Collection
16 January 2023. In this article I explore the history and legacy of the New Vision Group (1969-1972) in Iraq, which was founded by the artist Dia al-Azzawi and included Mohammed Muhraddin, Rafa Al-Nasiri, Saleh Al-Jumaie, Hashim Samarchi and Ismail Fattah. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connectedContinue reading “Feature | Modern Iraq: The New Vision Group | The Dubai Collection”
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