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The exhibition assumes importance as the event will be a confluence of the best of art from the subcontinent with particular focus on the cream of Omani talent.
Different Strokes opens on November 2 with a private showing by invitation at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa.
On November 3 and 4, the artworks will be on display at BankMuscat Private Banking division premises for viewing by clients, staff and others interested in high quality art.
The exhibition timings are from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Hosted by Art Select, Different Strokes is an eclectic selection of grand art characterised by distinct Islamic motifs in calligraphic presentations, highlighting five Omani artists and their works in a special category.
Art Select is associated with hosting a variety of successful exhibitions in major art centres in the region.
Different Strokes will showcase the works of Omani artists - Moosa Omar, Enaam Ahmed Al Lawatya, Mohammed Mehdi Jawad and Nadia Al Bulushi - sharing space with renowned artists, including Ismail Gulgee, Paritosh Sen, Jamil Naqsh, Ahmed Khan, Shamshad Husain, Bijan Choudhury, Dr Alka Raghuvanshi, Sachindra Nath Jha, Manisha Gawade, Seemita Roy, Sumaira Issacs and Wahab Jaffer.
Commenting on the exhibition, AbdulRazak Ali Issa, Chief Executive, BankMuscat, said:
"We are delighted to be an integral part of Different Strokes, which highlights the Sultanate's stature as a flourishing centre for the arts in the region and prominently places it on the international scene. BankMuscat feels a sense of deep pride in creating this exceptional opportunity for leading artists from home and abroad and showcase their works to genuine art collectors in Oman."
The Chief Executive added that he was very confident that the exhibition would encourage young artists in Oman to understand new trends in art and experiment themselves on a wider canvas to test their mettle.
He said: "It is only fitting that as a forward thinking financial institution, BankMuscat should associate itself with the best of talents at a time when art is seen as a sound investment on the one hand while providing immense satisfaction to collectors and connoisseur alike."
Posted by Eman Hassan
