Offering an enlightening look into the life of the most celebrated artist of the twentieth century, this one-day course will take place at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on May 19, 2008 and is kindly supported by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and Sorouh.
Picasso's Century' will provide a window into the life of one of the most enigmatic and celebrated artists of the last century. From the early Blue and Pink periods to his most notable work from the Cubist movement, some of the world's most influential curators will offer an insider's look at the development of a genius and his current internationally-renowned collections and exhibitions. Market experts will also substantiate his record-breaking prices.
Ali Khadra, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Canvas magazine said, "We are extremely excited to be offering a seminar on Pablo Picasso - a genius who is undoubtedly the most popular artist in the world. Most of us are familiar with his works such as Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica and this is an exclusive opportunity to discover the scholarly and personal histories behind them directly from some of the most respected authorities in the world. We believe this will be a stimulating experience for art enthusiasts from all walks of life."
Michael Jeha, Managing Director of Christie's Middle East said, "Christie's are delighted to be joining forces with Canvas Education once again to help increase the enthusiasm and understanding of art in the region. We are particularly excited to be participating with Canvas Education in a seminar on Picasso, helping to raise the awareness of this master of 20th Century art amongst a new audience of art lovers."
The seminar will be divided into six modules conducted by Gary Tinterow from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dominique Dupuis-Labbe of The Direction of Museums of France, Isabelle de la Bruyere of Christie's and Nicolaj van Der Meulen from The Basel School of Design.
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After the successful launch of the Canvas Education seminars in January, Canvas Education in association with Christie's, is proud to announce its fourth art seminar, Picasso's Century.
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About Canvas Education
Canvas Education is a new department at Mixed Media Publishing. Canvas Education's objectives are to build a platform of informed collectors in the Middle East, promote appreciation of art, influence key players within the regional art market and enhance the level of art and culture. Canvas Education is a regional initiative that organises short-term seminars for art lovers on various art subjects in the Middle East and around the world. Our aim is also to raise awareness on Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern art in the world. Canvas Education has previously organised the following seminars in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait: Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, Smart Collecting and Understanding Jewellery & Watches (Dubai and Abu Dhabi only).
About Christie's Middle East
Christie's was the first international auction house to establish a permanent presence in the Middle East, when a representative office was opened in Dubai in April 2005; an inaugural sale was held in May 2006. The seven auctions staged to date in the region have totaled over $100m and have established hundreds of new world records, demonstrating strong demand, both in the Middle East and internationally, for this new platform in the global art market. In addition to regular auctions, Christie's have staged a number of public art exhibitions in the region, bringing over $70m/Dhs250m worth of art, objects, jewellery and watches from Christie's most important sales worldwide direct to clients in the Middle East, as well as organizing numerous charity events, raising over $16 million to date for worthy causes throughout the region. For further information, please visit www.christies.com.
About Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH)
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is the institution in charge of looking after, conserving and promoting the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi. ADACH's strategy identified the main critical issues affecting the sustainability and development of Abu Dhabi's culture and heritage and emphasized vital goals across several disciplines such as education, media, the promotion of literature and the arts, the encouragement of artistic creativity, safeguarding cultural assets, the development of museums, the promotion of archaeological research, the planning of historic urban quarters, the management of cultural landscapes, the conservation and promotion of the intangible heritage, and the development of cultural tourism.
About Sorouh
Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, one of the UAE's leading real estate developers was established on June 26, 2005. Sorouh's signature project is Shams Abu Dhabi, a Dhs25bn landmark development on Reem Island. Other world class master-planned projects include The Gate District, a cluster of 8 towers at the entrance to Shams Abu Dhabi, Golf Gardens overlooking the Abu Dhabi Golf course, Saraya, located on the prestigious Abu Dhabi Corniche and Al-Ghadeer, an oasis of easy living on the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
For more information contact:
Mixed Media Publishing, PO Box 500487, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 367 1693
Fax: +971 4 367 2645
Canvas Education is a new department at Mixed Media Publishing. Canvas Education's objectives are to build a platform of informed collectors in the Middle East, promote appreciation of art, influence key players within the regional art market and enhance the level of art and culture. Canvas Education is a regional initiative that organises short-term seminars for art lovers on various art subjects in the Middle East and around the world. Our aim is also to raise awareness on Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern art in the world. Canvas Education has previously organised the following seminars in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait: Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, Smart Collecting and Understanding Jewellery & Watches (Dubai and Abu Dhabi only).
About Christie's Middle East
Christie's was the first international auction house to establish a permanent presence in the Middle East, when a representative office was opened in Dubai in April 2005; an inaugural sale was held in May 2006. The seven auctions staged to date in the region have totaled over $100m and have established hundreds of new world records, demonstrating strong demand, both in the Middle East and internationally, for this new platform in the global art market. In addition to regular auctions, Christie's have staged a number of public art exhibitions in the region, bringing over $70m/Dhs250m worth of art, objects, jewellery and watches from Christie's most important sales worldwide direct to clients in the Middle East, as well as organizing numerous charity events, raising over $16 million to date for worthy causes throughout the region. For further information, please visit www.christies.com.
About Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH)
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is the institution in charge of looking after, conserving and promoting the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi. ADACH's strategy identified the main critical issues affecting the sustainability and development of Abu Dhabi's culture and heritage and emphasized vital goals across several disciplines such as education, media, the promotion of literature and the arts, the encouragement of artistic creativity, safeguarding cultural assets, the development of museums, the promotion of archaeological research, the planning of historic urban quarters, the management of cultural landscapes, the conservation and promotion of the intangible heritage, and the development of cultural tourism.
About Sorouh
Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, one of the UAE's leading real estate developers was established on June 26, 2005. Sorouh's signature project is Shams Abu Dhabi, a Dhs25bn landmark development on Reem Island. Other world class master-planned projects include The Gate District, a cluster of 8 towers at the entrance to Shams Abu Dhabi, Golf Gardens overlooking the Abu Dhabi Golf course, Saraya, located on the prestigious Abu Dhabi Corniche and Al-Ghadeer, an oasis of easy living on the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
For more information contact:
Mixed Media Publishing, PO Box 500487, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 367 1693
Fax: +971 4 367 2645
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