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For the First Edition of Art Fair, Dubai - 31st October to 2nd November 2014:

ART Fair launches its first edition in Dubai.

More than 30 International Galleries & Independent Artists to exhibit fine art in various mediums over a three day Art Fair.

When:

Friday 31st October 2014 - 7pm to 10 pm:
VIP Preview to be launched by H.E. Mr T.P Seetharam, Ambassador of India to the UAE. – By Invitation Only

Saturday 1st November 2014 - 10 am to 10 pm:
Open to Public

Sunday 2nd November 2014 - 10am to 6pm:
Open to Public

Location:

Diamond Ballroom, The Address Hotel, Dubai Mall, Dubai UAE.

Highlights:

  • A 3 day Art Fair hosting more than 30 international galleries and independent artists.
  • Exhibit of original paintings, prints, sculptures and photography all under one roof.
  • Creating a unique opportunity for the local art buying community to select and choose affordable art from various countries at one venue
  • Encouraging non art-collectors to explore the world of art.
  • Sponsors & Partners: Emirates NBD, Marmo Classic Stone Factory LLC, Dubai International Arts Centre, ATS Shipping LLC, Masala!, Cross Borders Arte, The Fine Art Advisory & Gulf Technical Commercial Printing Press.

EVENTS:

  • Live Painting by one of the youngest artists in the world Baby Kanishka Bijeesh, an 18 month old Girl from South India. Kanishka started painting professionally at the age of 8 months. Her work has been nominated for National Record for being the longest painting ever to be done by a young artist. The painting is 5 meters long and would be present at the Fair for viewing.
  • Panel Discussion on Art Curation by Mr. Lavesh Jagasia, Founder, The Fine Art Advisory.
  • Women Art Workshops on Silk Painting & Watercolors to be run by Bina Samuel from Dubai International Arts Centre.
  • Creating Art with Tea- Workshop by Ritu Dua
  • Home Décor Art by Aakif Habib, Founder of Atelier Habib

Art Fair 2014 brings together galleries & artists representing diverse cultures from around the world. This Art Fair will be set in an inspiring and friendly ambience, wherein various mediums of fine art will be on display, from the work of talented emerging artists to popular names in the art fraternity. It is a unique platform especially for artists to showcase their talent, and network with international galleries for future business prospects.

There has been an increased interest in collecting art in the UAE, Art Fair was born with the aim to act as a bridge between artists, art galleries and the local art buying community, thus our vision "Aspire Art, Access Art, Acquire Art".

Visitors will get an opportunity to interact with the artists themselves, and speak with the artist about their artistic career and work. Dubai is a cultural melting pot and local art aficionados will have the chance to meet artists from various countries and acquire their works directly from them.

ART Fair believes that art is international, essentially sans borders.

  1. List of Participating Galleries & Artists: A.V.Ilango, Artist, Chennai
  2. Nedunchelian, Artist, Chennai
  3. Elanchezian, Sculptor, Chennai
  4. Adhunik Art Gallery Private Limited, New Delhi
  5. Devi Seetharam, Artist, Dubai
  6. B Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
  7. Faiza Shaikh, Artist, Dubai
  8. Momart Art Gallery, Pakistan
  9. Eye for Art Gallery, Pakistan
  10. Wai’s Art Gallery, Singapore
  11. Atelier, Dubai
  12. Cross Border’s Art Gallery, Dubai
  13. Alif Art Gallery, Dubai
  14. Haafiza Sayed, Dubai
  15. Gallery 100a, New Delhi
  16. Bina Aziz, Artist, Mumbai
  17. Jaya Lamba, Artist, Mumbai
  18. Seema Kohli, Artist, Mumbai
  19. Shola Carletti, Artist, Mumbai
  20. Mussawir Art Gallery, Dubai
  21. Tanzara Art Gallery, Islamabad
  22. Archana Tanna, Artist, Mumbai
  23. Monda Gallery, Dubai
  24. Myanmar Ink Art Gallery, Dubai
  25. Ayka Design, Dubai

About Art Fair Exhibition LLC :

ART Fair has been founded by two extremely talented women, Manisha Chhabra and Puja Jagasia. Both have their own strengths and have contributed to different aspects of the ART Fair. Together, as a team, they have created something quite unique.

Manisha Kumar Chhabra CEO/Founder of WOW Marketing, Dubai, is a Marketing and Branding professional with 20 years of experience backing her knowledge and expertise. She is the woman behind some of the most awaited and acclaimed exhibitions in Dubai. Manisha Chhabra is instrumental in bringing in top-end designers/artists to Dubai through her hugely popular fashion and art exhibitions called NUMAISH.

Puja Jagasia, an entrepreneur with her own successful education business also possesses an enviable art collection, which is a passionate hobby of hers. She can confidently discuss about art and artists with both, amateur and seasoned collectors. To share her passion for art, she created the platform of ART Fair 2014. She believes it will encourage new artists to showcase their work, and provide them with an entry into the amazing world of art. Needless to say, the Art Fair holds a special place in her heart and is a project that is very dear to her.

Contact:
Manisha Chhabra / Puja Jagasia
Work: +971529275422 / +971502748494
Email:
Website: www.artfairdubai.com