i found a really nice article in www.thenational.ae it was talking about the Emirati Artists and their needs. i loved the article and i thought i should share it with everyone :)
here is my best part of it all!
“There is help from the Government but it is very recent and it is almost solely financial,” said Jalal Luqman, part-owner of the Ghaf Gallery in Abu Dhabi and a participant in Talking Art lecture series. “Proper support from the Government would mean Emirati art hanging in the lobbies of hotels, Emirati sculptures decorating the Corniche and Emirati architectural designs being used for construction projects.”
Mr Luqman, whose works breach taboos by showing violence and nudity, urged more recognition for Emirati artists. “I would also like to see someone recognising our needs as artists and subsequently provide studio space or sponsoring trips abroad to widen our horizons,” he said. “I have been through hard times of selling my possessions to pay for exhibitions; now I need that money to be spent in a more productive way.”
if you would like to read the entire article, here is the link :)
http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090227/NATIONAL/375018416
2 comments:
its a lovely article with some truely valid points, glad you shared it :)
However just to add to the article I would say there is strong need of good critics and more facilities(schools and institutions) to study and follow international art practices. Everything cannot be done by travelling, there is a lot to be done here through its own rich culture and heritage.
best
-nivi
hey Nivi,
thanks for the comment and i agree with you 100% :)
regards,
Sumayyah
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