Pecha Kucha is a forum dedicated to creating a unique space for creative and experimental ideas. It offers young designers, students, artists, musicians, fashionistas, architects and cultural critics the chance to present their work, design or concept to the rest of the world.
Pecha Kucha follows a 20x20 format which allows each of 10-12 presenters to exhibit 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, giving the presenter 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before switching to the next participant. This keeps the talk concise, interesting and gives more people the chance to be involved. The presentation may include any kind of idea, from a new building, furniture, book, artwork, ad campaign, gadget or any other design. This event, which will take place in Dubai every three months, provides the opportunity for people to network and cross-pollinate concepts in an informal and open minded space.
Originating in Japan, Pecha Kucha (pronounced peh-chak-cha) is Japanese for 'chatter'. It is an international network of events spread over 80 cities across the world, from Amsterdam to Atlanta and San Francisco to Shanghai. This event has tapped into a demand for a forum in which creative work can be easily and informally presented. This will be the first Pecha Kucha event in the Middle East.
Pecha Kucha Dubai is organised by the Architectural Association of the UAE (aaUAE), S*uce, Traffic, 9714 and The Third Line.
Pecha Kucha Dubai will be held at The Third Line. Entrance is free and open to the public. Admission will be first come, first served. Doors will close when the house is full.
Pecha Kucha Night in Dubai
After massive global success, Pecha Kucha Night has arrived in Dubai.
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For more information about Pecha Kucha please contact Courtney on 04 3411 367.About the Organisers
aaUAE (www.aauae.org)
The Architectural Association, in the UAE (aaUAE), was launched in November 2006 by a small group of international design professionals in Dubai. AaUAE is a Dubai based association created to integrate the design community within the UAE. It provides a forum for dialogue across the design disciplines of architecture and design within an architectural environment. Through a series of events, lectures and award programs, the AAUAE intends to raise awareness of the need to maintain high architectural standards to achieve lifestyle sustainability in a country that has the chance to build its future now.
S*uce (www.shopatsauce.com)
S*uce is a one-of-a-kind fashion and lifestyle boutique that offers an eclectic mix of unique pieces by up-and-coming designers, limited edition collections from the hottest international brands, (including Tsumori Chisato, Erotokritos, Neon and See by Chloe), in addition to quirky lifestyle items and home interior accessories.
The Third Line (www.thethirdline.com)
Formed in early 2005, The Third Line is an art gallery bringing to Dubai contemporary art from the region, which until now has not had a platform. The Third Line creates paths that ultimately lead to a lively dialogue between the artists and the public.
Traffic (www.viatraffic.org)
Traffic is a 7,000-sq-ft design gallery, with a library, gift shop and event space located in Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first design gallery in the Middle East that displays products and works, both from recognized international designers and from regional talents. Traffic also uses the space to host lectures and workshops on topics related to these fields.
9714 (www.9714.com)
Dubai's premier boutique marketing & events promotion agency, 9714 is essentially a fashion, lifestyle, music, events and graphic design collective. 9714 has put together some of the most innovative and daring arts and music shows in the Middle East and works with clients as Alef Magazine, XVA Gallery, Five Green, and the MINI Film Festival, 9714 also regularly hosts the seasonal launches of Kitsch22 brands.
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Tuesday, October 23 - 2007 at 12:35 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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