This March, Shirin Neshat and Fereydoun Ave jointly exhibit separate bodies of work similarly named The Book of Kings or Shahnameh after the work by the epic poem by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi. Rebecca Anne Proctor explores the artistic and intellectual dialogue between the two artists.

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Iranian sculptor Masoud Akhavanjam will exhibit two stainless steel sculptures as part of the exhibition PERSONAL STRUCTURES - open borders of the GAA Foundation, alongside the 2019 Venice Biennale.

The sculptures 'Dilemma of Man' and 'Metamorphosis' will be exhibited publicly on the Venice waterfront, Giardini Marinaressa, from 5 May to 29 November 2019. 

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Our May newsletter is out: Your guide to the world of Contemporary Middle Eastern art, with a unique online compilation of events... and more!

Following his prestigious selection as Finalist with Special Mention at the Ooshot Award, JRFA Iranian artist Armin Amirian will be showing his “A”ar, Tent and Clothes photo series at the 2018 Ooshot Award Exhibition, from April 19 to April 28, 2019, at les Magasins généraux in Pantin, Grand Paris, France.

Being the first Photographic Commission Prize, the Ooshot Award wishes to reward visions of authors and artists serving brands, companies and institutions.

Our April newsletter is out: Your guide to the world of Contemporary Middle Eastern art

For everyone who visited Art Dubai and the Sharjah Biennale last month, we hope you had a wonderful and as inspirationally art-filled trip as we did! But if you didn't, don't forget there are many exciting events to look forward to...

Our March newsletter is out: Your guide to the world of Contemporary Middle Eastern art

With the official start of Spring just round the corner, we are excited by the lengthening of the days and the numerous art events taking place this month. There is a lot happening!...

Our Februay newsletter is out: Your guide to the world of Contemporary Middle Eastern art

We hope you had a relaxing and positive January, despite the weather! As the art world is picking up again after a restorative break, we have many exciting events to look forward to...

Our first newsletter of the year is out!

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing holiday and have had a chance to catch up with friends and family.

As we put another year behind us and enter 2019, we remind ourselves that art is a powerful expression of humanity and of global shared ideologies. And as such our understanding and appreciation of it is ever more necessary.

Our December newsletter and last issue of 2018 is out: Exhibitions and events across the globe relating to contemporary Middle Eastern art, Art Matters, Inspiration... and some unsual Holiday Gift Ideas!