Witness the splendour of Islamic art and works depicting the pre-oil Arabia through an exhibition that was opened to the public on Sunday night at the Ahmedia Heritage Guest House in Al Ras area of Dubai.
Called Islamic Art Splendour, the exhibition is a post-Ramadan initiative by the guest house to feature emerging artists and their works which strictly embody Quranic art, calligraphy, and arabesque themes. The exhibition, which runs until August 30, includes four works from the collection of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community development.
Engr Ahmad Mahmoud, assistant director of the Architectural Heritage Department at Dubai Municipality, led the ceremonial ribbon cutting on Sunday.
All the 32 artworks were a mix of traditional works made using acrylic, oil and traditional ink. The collection also featured contemporary mixed media using sequins, and real gold leaf, among others.
The artworks, excluding the ones from the ministry, are for sale. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the heritage guest house.
via GulfNews.com.
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