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Sotheby’s Dubai Unveils Marvels of Islamic Art

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

From 30 September to 4 October, Sotheby’s Dubai will play host to masterpieces of Islamic art, alongside canvases by the region’s leading modern and contemporary artists – in what is the first unveiling of this autumn’s auction highlights. Leading the charge is an exceptionally rare Islamic bronze aquamanile, a magnificent rendering of a buck from 8th century Iraq, which carries an estimate of £2 – 3 million in its first-ever auction appearance. The exhibition will be open to the public daily in the DIFC, following which the pieces will travel to London to be auctioned as part of Sotheby’s bi-annual Middle Eastern art week in New Bond Street.

African Modern and Contemporary Art Auction

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

On Wednesday November 15, PIASA is organizing a sale of modern and contemporary African art. Comprising 116 lots, the sale will feature a selection of works.

Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art Live: Evening Sale – 9 November

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Christie’s announces the seasonal autumn auction of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art taking place as a live evening sale at Christie’s headquarters in St James’s, London on 9 November.

Christie’s The Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Rugs and Carpets

Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Christie’s announces the bi-annual Autumn sale of Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets, a live auction at Christie’s King Street, London, on 26 October. The sale offers a curated selection of carpets, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, works on paper and metalwork from the Islamic world. With objects originating from the 9th century to the 20th century and featuring a diversity of artistic traditions, the lots offered come from a geographical area stretching from Spain through to Central Asia, highlighting the global reach, influence and longevity of Islamic culture and celebrating the high standards of craftsmanship that continue to be prized by collectors today.

TEFAF New York Opens with Strong Sales and an Exuberant Atmosphere

May 13, 2023May 17, 2023

A line around the block signaled the start of a well-attended TEFAF New York, which opened at the Park Avenue Armory with an invite-only Preview Day on Thursday, May 11 followed by a public opening on Friday, May 12. The 91 international exhibitors, including 13 new galleries, greeted visitors with exceptional artworks from modern and contemporary art, antiquities, jewelry, and design objects. Sales were robust with institutional acquisitions, reserves, and conversations continuing as the fair goes on.

Creative Eid Collaboration Between Amazon and Emirati Artist Abdulla Lutfi

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Amazon collaborates with local Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi to create special-edition electronic amazon.ae gift cards celebrating EID
Designed by Abdulla Lutfi, a young Emirati artist on the autism spectrum, the electronic Amazon.ae Eid Gift Cards collection offers a modern twist on ‘eiddeyyah’, a popular gift-giving Eid Al Fitr custom

Artist Kristel Bechara Becomes the First Artist in UAE to Launch an NFT Tokenized Art Series

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

Award winning contemporary artist, Kristel Bechara, is the first artist in the UAE to launch an NFT tokenized art series, called “Beauty in Diversity.”

Dubai Based Female Artists to Discover This March

March 8, 2021March 14, 2021

In celebration of International Women’s Day, check out the inspiring artistic local talent in Dubai! Today is International Women’s Day, and in celebration of all the women artists in the region, we have selected a few that have inspired us […]

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