Art Basel Miami Beach

Gender, Wars and Chadors III

Can art help shift sensitivities in the Gulf? To what extent can artists combat artistic stereotypes which tend to be over-represented in the West? Join Canvas at Art Basel Miami Beach for a conversation on the controversy over some dominant themes in Contemporary Middle Eastern art.

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Dubai

CANVAS YOUNG TALENTS AWARD

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote art and culture, and in the spirit of encouraging young adults wishing to pursue artistic careers, Canvas has teamed up with Dubai-based artist Katya Trabulsy to hold a series of workshops that will conclude with an exhibition and competition. Young adults aged between 10–17 are invited to enroll in Trabulsy’s art workshops that will take place weekly from 3 October 2009 to 31 May 2010 in Jumeirah, Dubai. The artworks produced will be exhibited at the American University in Dubai and three prizes will be given to the most promising talents by a jury comprised of leading members of the media and arts industry.

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Gender, Wars and Chadors II

Genders, Wars and Chadors II: How do Middle Eastern curators respond to the massive international surge of interest in regional art? And should they combat the stereotypes? Join Canvas at the British Museum for a conversation on the controversy over some dominant themes in Contemporary Middle Eastern art.

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Abu Dhabi – Emirates Palace Hotel

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART (Monday 17 November, 2008)

This seminar will focus on the influences on Chinese art, how the Cultural Revolution instigated the birth of a dormant arts scene and movements in Chinese Contemporary art from 1980 to the present. The seminar will also cover the Chinese art market from its domestic recognition to its global success.

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART FROM THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT (Tuesday 18 November, 2008)

This seminar will examine how the juxtaposition of everyday life and traditions has affected culture-rich India and Pakistan in the past 20 to 30 years and the subjects that are commonly treated in these societies. The seminar will also analyse the South Asian market's behaviour in comparison to other emerging ones.




INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART
Abu Dhabi – Emirates Palace Hotel, 14 to 16 June 2008
Abu Dhabi – Emirates Palace Hotel, 15 to 17 June 2008

DAY 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART: ARAB CIVILISATIONS

DAY 2 - THE REACH OF ISLAM: ARTS & CRAFTS

DAY 3 - CALLIGRAPHY: FROM TRADITIONAL TO MODERN

PICASSO’S CENTURY

Abu Dhabi – Emirates Palace Hotel, Monday 19 May 2008

Module 1: The Birth of a Genius, the Blue and Rose Periods: 1889-1907

Module 2: The Triumph of Cubism: 1907-1921

Module 3: The return to tradition and the Metamorphosis: 1917-1945

Module 4: Variations on the Masters: 1945-1973

Module 5: Picasso at the Metropolitan Museum

Module 6: Picasso & the Art Market

Smart Collecting - Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art - Understanding Jewellery & Watches

For the first time in the Middle East, art lovers will be able to select from a range of intensiveone-day courses. Presented by internationally renowned experts, experience the beauty of original works of art and jewellery up close and personal.

DAY 1 - SMART COLLECTING

DAY 2 - MODERN & CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EASTERN ART

DAY 3 - UNDERSTANDING JEWELLERY & WATCHES