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January 2011
'Convex' painting by Bahraini artist
Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa
Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa
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Kuwait ready for the 2nd edition of JAMM’s contemporary art auction
KUWAIT. JAMM, an independent strategic art advisory, will host its 2nd auction in Kuwait on 9 February featuring 70 works by emerging and established Arab, Iranian and International artists.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to present the works of the top contemporary artists from Kuwait and to showcase the best of the best from across the Middle East and beyond. Part of the proceeds from this sale will benefit KAACH, the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital,” said Sheikha Lulu Al Sabah, co-founder of JAMM.
Offering over 70 works of art by renowned artists, including Nabil Nahas, Rokni Haerizadeh, Rahim Sharif, Reza Derakshani, Damian Hirst, Hassan Meer, Ahmed Alsoudani and Farideh Lashai, the auction will provide an opportunity for both new and existing clients in the GCC region and beyond to add to their collections of contemporary art. Keeping in mind the fast-growing appetite and appreciation for quality artworks at the right price, all pieces at the auction will be under 14,000 KD ($50,000).
A public exhibition of the artworks will take place at the Avenues on 8 February, ahead of the auction. JAMM hopes that the preview will provide an opportunity for the public to visit and enjoy the art that will go under the hammer on the 9th.
The auction will be conducted by renowned auctioneer, Aileen Agopian, who has been instrumental in the successes of many evening sale auctions of private collections as well as setting new records for artists such as Richard Prince and Julian Schnabel, to name a few. 10% of the proceeds from the auction sale will benefit a Kuwait based non-profit organization, KAACH, the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital.
JAMM is much more than an art consultancy. With its unique global footprint, JAMM aims to bring culture, trends, collectors and private individuals closer to established and emerging artistic talent without geographical restriction. The services offered by JAMM include auctions, amassing private and corporate art collections, artistic representations, exhibitions and events on an international scale.
“As a company we are delighted to announce our 2nd Kuwait auction of affordable established and up-and-coming international artists” commented Lydia Limerick co-founder of JAMM.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to present the works of the top contemporary artists from Kuwait and to showcase the best of the best from across the Middle East and beyond. Part of the proceeds from this sale will benefit KAACH, the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital,” said Sheikha Lulu Al Sabah, co-founder of JAMM.
Offering over 70 works of art by renowned artists, including Nabil Nahas, Rokni Haerizadeh, Rahim Sharif, Reza Derakshani, Damian Hirst, Hassan Meer, Ahmed Alsoudani and Farideh Lashai, the auction will provide an opportunity for both new and existing clients in the GCC region and beyond to add to their collections of contemporary art. Keeping in mind the fast-growing appetite and appreciation for quality artworks at the right price, all pieces at the auction will be under 14,000 KD ($50,000).
A public exhibition of the artworks will take place at the Avenues on 8 February, ahead of the auction. JAMM hopes that the preview will provide an opportunity for the public to visit and enjoy the art that will go under the hammer on the 9th.
The auction will be conducted by renowned auctioneer, Aileen Agopian, who has been instrumental in the successes of many evening sale auctions of private collections as well as setting new records for artists such as Richard Prince and Julian Schnabel, to name a few. 10% of the proceeds from the auction sale will benefit a Kuwait based non-profit organization, KAACH, the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital.
JAMM is much more than an art consultancy. With its unique global footprint, JAMM aims to bring culture, trends, collectors and private individuals closer to established and emerging artistic talent without geographical restriction. The services offered by JAMM include auctions, amassing private and corporate art collections, artistic representations, exhibitions and events on an international scale.
“As a company we are delighted to announce our 2nd Kuwait auction of affordable established and up-and-coming international artists” commented Lydia Limerick co-founder of JAMM.
Emirati Artists exhibit at the Kennedy Center on UAE's 39th National Day
WASHINGTON DC. New pieces of art by ten Emirati artists inspired by traditional Arab proverbs, were commissioned
by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC was unveiled during the UAE 39th National Day celebration at the Kennedy Center.
The delegation of UAE artists to the United States were recognized at a gala reception hosted by UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba and was attended by senior US government officials, Ambassadors from other nations, business executives, notable academics, and prominent members of the Washington press corps. Distinguished guests included, Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Ambassador Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, and Undersecretary Rand Beers of the Department of Homeland Security.
The exhibition was a collaboration between the UAE Embassy in Washington DC and the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) - master developer of key cultural, development and tourism projects.
TDIC chairman HE Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan spoke about the initiative saying, “On a day dedicated to the celebration of our Emirati heritage, we are proud to support these 10 Emirati artists who are at the forefront of our burgeoning cultural scene. We hope Washington enjoys their work and we look forward to greater cultural exchange in the future.”
by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC was unveiled during the UAE 39th National Day celebration at the Kennedy Center.
The delegation of UAE artists to the United States were recognized at a gala reception hosted by UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba and was attended by senior US government officials, Ambassadors from other nations, business executives, notable academics, and prominent members of the Washington press corps. Distinguished guests included, Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Ambassador Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, and Undersecretary Rand Beers of the Department of Homeland Security.
The exhibition was a collaboration between the UAE Embassy in Washington DC and the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) - master developer of key cultural, development and tourism projects.
TDIC chairman HE Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan spoke about the initiative saying, “On a day dedicated to the celebration of our Emirati heritage, we are proud to support these 10 Emirati artists who are at the forefront of our burgeoning cultural scene. We hope Washington enjoys their work and we look forward to greater cultural exchange in the future.”
MANAMA. "The Environment, Water:
Still or Startling" is the theme of this year's eagerly awaited 37th Bahrain Annual Fine Art (Juried) Exhibition to run from 24-31 January at
the Bahrain National Museum. The event is highlighted by a workshop conducted by Canvas Magazine from 29-31 at the museum's conference hall.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Tel: 1729 8777
Still or Startling" is the theme of this year's eagerly awaited 37th Bahrain Annual Fine Art (Juried) Exhibition to run from 24-31 January at
the Bahrain National Museum. The event is highlighted by a workshop conducted by Canvas Magazine from 29-31 at the museum's conference hall.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Tel: 1729 8777
Bahrain Annual Fine Art exhibition mark the opening of 2011 art season
UAE artist Abdulqader AlRais with UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba
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News Highlights - January
MANAMA. Christie’s London auctioned 15 works by established and emerging Arab contemporary artists in conjunction with the fundraising dinner hosted by the Madrasati Palestine Women's Network at the Bahrain National Museum last 3 December.
The evening, under the patronage of HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan was attended by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikha Mai Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture, Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and other royalties, foreign dignitaries and VIPs.
Majority of the works auctioned were donated by Bahraini artists and residents of the kingdom including Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Abbas Al Mousawi, Omar Al Rashid, Faisal Samra, Firyal Al Adhamy, Abdulrahim Sharif, Zuhair Al Saeed, Faisal Samra, Jihan Saleh, Sayed Hasan Al-sari, Ahmed Anan and Mohammed Al Mahdi.
The top lot of the evening’s auction, Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s ‘Convex’, the subject of much excitement, sold for US$80,000. This painting is part of the recent exhibition of the artist’s ‘Convex’ series. Dated 2009, this work is a fine example of fragmented abstraction painted by the artist.
Other notable prices of the sale include:
Shaikh Lateefa Bint Maktoum Al-Maktoum's work achieved US$66,305 and Iraqi-born Firyal Al Adhamy’s ‘Al Quds’ was bought for US$53,042.
The auction was for the benefit of Madrasati Palestine and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the Bahrain-based Alia School for Early Intervention.
Madrasati Palestine Women's Network is a group of women from the Arab world who organise functions and charity events to raise funds for the initiative. This was their second successful dinner hosted in the kingdom.
The evening, under the patronage of HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan was attended by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikha Mai Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture, Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and other royalties, foreign dignitaries and VIPs.
Majority of the works auctioned were donated by Bahraini artists and residents of the kingdom including Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Abbas Al Mousawi, Omar Al Rashid, Faisal Samra, Firyal Al Adhamy, Abdulrahim Sharif, Zuhair Al Saeed, Faisal Samra, Jihan Saleh, Sayed Hasan Al-sari, Ahmed Anan and Mohammed Al Mahdi.
The top lot of the evening’s auction, Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s ‘Convex’, the subject of much excitement, sold for US$80,000. This painting is part of the recent exhibition of the artist’s ‘Convex’ series. Dated 2009, this work is a fine example of fragmented abstraction painted by the artist.
Other notable prices of the sale include:
Shaikh Lateefa Bint Maktoum Al-Maktoum's work achieved US$66,305 and Iraqi-born Firyal Al Adhamy’s ‘Al Quds’ was bought for US$53,042.
The auction was for the benefit of Madrasati Palestine and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the Bahrain-based Alia School for Early Intervention.
Madrasati Palestine Women's Network is a group of women from the Arab world who organise functions and charity events to raise funds for the initiative. This was their second successful dinner hosted in the kingdom.
Artwork by Shaikha Lateefa Bint Maktoum Al-Maktoum
About JAMM: Established in 2009, JAMM is an independent strategic art advisory service founded by Sheikha Lulu Al Sabah and Lydia Limerick who bring a combined expertise of over 15 years in the contemporary and international art market.
JAMM was founded by Kuwait based art-journalist and former Middle East Director for Philips de Pury, Lulu M. Al-Sabah and former head of Christie’s, Middle East, Lydia Limerick. Their mission is to create cultural projects without geographical boundary. Our goal is primarily to advance Arab and Iranian artists in the West and Western artists in the East and to further collaboration between the two. Projects range from large-scale exhibitions and events to small-scale activities focuses on the development of the art market in the Middle East and other key regional markets. For more information on JAMM, please visit www.jamm-art.com
JAMM was founded by Kuwait based art-journalist and former Middle East Director for Philips de Pury, Lulu M. Al-Sabah and former head of Christie’s, Middle East, Lydia Limerick. Their mission is to create cultural projects without geographical boundary. Our goal is primarily to advance Arab and Iranian artists in the West and Western artists in the East and to further collaboration between the two. Projects range from large-scale exhibitions and events to small-scale activities focuses on the development of the art market in the Middle East and other key regional markets. For more information on JAMM, please visit www.jamm-art.com
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