Posts Tagged ‘ art ’

James Scarborough: Spectral Imprints, Abraaj Capital Art, Art Dubai 2012

April 18, 2012

Perhaps the real value of Spectral Imprints lies in reminding us of those moments when contemporary art does acknowledges art of the past. (more…)

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Dubai to Build Modern Art Museum and Opera House

March 23, 2012

Despite its continued economic woes, including debt that is believed to exceed $100 billion, the government of Dubai has announced that it will build an opera house and a modern art museum. (read the story…)

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Dubai to have modern Art Museum and Opera House

March 22, 2012

DUBAI — His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today announced the launch of the Dubai Modern Art Museum and Opera House District, a stylish cultural destination to be located in Emaar’s flagship development, Downtown Dubai, and billed to be the UAE’s newest...

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Dubai to build opera house, museum

March 22, 2012

Debt-laden Dubai will build an opera house and an modern art museum, the government said Wednesday, in the first such project since the Gulf emirate was hit by the global economic downturn in 2008. (read full story…)

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Abu Dhabi Art 2012 will be held in November

March 21, 2012

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Art 2012 will be held from 7-10 November at Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi. (get the story…)

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Essex for sale

March 13, 2012

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Dubai owner of Jumeirah Essex House, the art deco hotel perched prominently on the edge of Central Park, said yesterday it is putting the property up for sale.Dubai Investment Group, which grew rapidly by incurring debt, has been selling off pricey properties like the… (read more here…)

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Abu Dhabi further delays Louvre, Guggenheim projects

January 25, 2012

ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi is once again pushing back the opening of local branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim art museums, after a fresh review of the projects, the government's tourism arm said on Wednesday. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, a spin-off of the famous Paris museum, will now open in 2015 while...

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Abu Dhabi sets opening dates for Guggenheim, Louvre

January 25, 2012

The Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi announced Wednesday that the satellite Louvre art gallery will open its doors in 2015 and the Guggenheim museum in 2017, about three years later than expected. (get the story…)

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Four Indian galleries, Husain tribute at Art Dubai 2012

January 17, 2012

New Delhi, Jan 17 : Four top Indian galleries will carry a select showcase of classic and cutting-edge contemporary art, including a tribute to artist M.F. Husain, to the Art Dubai 2012 March 21-24. (read full story…)

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Taylor auction is a gem, sales top $157 million

December 20, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Auctions of Elizabeth Taylor’s collection of jewels, gowns, art and memorabilia broke records last week on their way to totaling more than $150 million worth of live and online sales, Christie’s said on Monday. Four days of live auctions in New York and a 10-day online auction from the Hollywood...

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