SUMAYYAH AL SUWAIDI - سمية السويدي

Cabinet des Curieux - Beautiful People

2011-12-12T03:01:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

i would like to share with you my participation in "Beautiful People" a group show by Cabinet des Curieux in Paris

Thank you Thierry Ruby for the invitation, its an honor and a pleasure to be part of your exhibition, this is my first time and i hope it wont be the last :)

to read the online feature: http://www.clearmag.com/art/beautiful-people-group-show-jean-paul-gaultier-madonna-marilyn-manson-bjork-dita-von-teese/

Emirates Woman Awards 2011

2011-11-16T03:23:00.000-08:00

i would like to thank everyone who voted and made it possible for me to win both awards the *Emirates Woman Achiever's Award* & the *Emirates Woman of the Year Award*

some images that were taken before and during the awards ceremony

here is the video coverage by my Dubai My City

my awards featured on Lovestyle.com http://www.lovestyle.com/english/fashion/blogs/Sumayyah_Al_Suwaidi-27273.aspx

also on Dubai in a Frame http://www.dubaiinaframe.com/2011/11/emirates-woman-awards-2011/

Vision of Speed

2011-11-01T04:33:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

i would like to invite you to attend, "Vision of Speed" curated by Mohamed Kanoo & Jalal Luqman, opening ceremony on 9-11-2011 at 8pm at Ghaf Gallery.

i hope to see you all there
kind regards,
Sumayyah

Dress Code - ArtSwa Gallery

2011-10-23T01:33:00.000-07:00

my artwork "the other side of me" at DIFC, ArtSawa Gallery part of the Dress Code art exhibition.

SHOW: DRESS CODE PROJECT
ART NIGHTS DIFC BRANCH
Opening Reception: 19th OCTOBER 2011 from 19:00 till 23:00
Exhibition: Thursday 20th OCTOBER till 10th NOVEMBER
Venue: UNIT #R-01 GATE VILLAGE BLDG NO.08-DIFC .DUBAI .UAE
Audience : All

Dress Code Project
Co- curated by Martina Corgnati and Amel B. Makkawi
Artists :
Ahmed Al Bahrani
Fadi Yazigi
Fatma Bucak
Ghassan Ghaib
Mahmud Al Obaidi
Marya Kazoun
Naiza H Khan
Nermine Hammam
Rachida Azdaou
Samta Benyahia
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Zena Assi & Issam Barhouch

The Dress Code imbedded in clothing includes indications of the person's gender, income, occupation and social class, political, ethnic and religious affiliation, and attitude towards comfort, fashion, traditions, gender expression, marital status, Sexual availability and sexual orientation, etc.
Clothes convey other social messages including the stating or claiming personal or Cultural identity, the establishing, maintaining, or defying social group norms, and appreciating comfort and functionality.

Looking back historically we can “read” the evolution of a society through the evolution of its attires, its dress codes, in particular that of women. A woman’s attire will tell us something about not only about the climatic environment but more importantly the socio-economic and cultural environment, the value system, the roles and positions people carry in their societies.
The objective of this project is to create a collection of work of art /dresses that reflects the artist’s unique style and his artistic message on the clothing as the reflection of his/her society and critical thoughts on it.
This unique project includes works by some of the most celebrated Contemporary artists of the Middle East and Arab world.
A carefully co-curated exhibition of the works will be unveiled in our newly open space in DIFC, Dubai to begin with before moving to other Regional and International locations.

Women in Art 2011

2011-10-04T03:18:00.000-07:00

image courtesy artist Lama Khatib

Women in Art VII
September 27 - October 27, 2011

Once again, the Courtyard Gallery and Art Connection host their signature show "Women in Art”. For the seventh consecutive year, ladies from Dubai’s cosmopolitan art community display their works at the gallery’s most popular exhibition. On display are works by ten different artists from seven different countries.

- Barbara Weidig (Germany)
- “Chritch” (Egypt)
- Dina Butti (Egypt)
- Isabelle Riou - Teisseire (France)
- Lama Khatib Daniel (Jordan)
- Lina Ogaily (Iraq)
- Maysa Mohammed (Syria)
- Reem Al Banna (UAE)
- Sumayyah Al Suwaidi (UAE)
- Tini Meyer (Germany)

RAB 2011 in The National Newspaper

2011-09-10T23:48:00.001-07:00

My Feature in The National Newspaper, 4th of August 2011 for the 4th Ramadan Art Bazaar at Ghaf Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi

Satellite Voices

2011-07-20T01:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Holly Williams for this such lighthearted interview on Satellite Voices

to read it please visit: http://www.satellitevoices.com/dubai/art-design/1013/community-sumayyah-al-suwaidi

Satellite Voices on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/satellitevoices

Satellite Voices on Twitter: http://thesatellitevoices.tumblr.com

Olay's Brand Ambassador

2011-07-18T00:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

i am pleased to announce that i was chosen as one of the 6 brand ambassadors for Olay's total 7 effects range of products

please visit the Olay website for more info http://power7.olayarabia.com/

i am sharing my experience and my story and if you like it then please vote for me http://power7.olayarabia.com/sumayyah-al-suwaidi

and you might win one year supply of Olay products

watch me in Olay's trailor

Olay on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OlayArabia

Olay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/olayarabia

BROWNBOOK July/August 2011

2011-07-13T04:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Anna Seaman for this amazing feature :)
BROWNBOOK July-August 2011 issue

Concierge Abu Dhabi July 2011

2011-07-04T01:56:00.000-07:00

My artwork feature and i along side renowned artist Jalal Luqman

Thanks to Amanda Tomlinson for this beautiful feature,

click on the images to enlarge and read what i had to say ;)

See my store at Zazzle

Dubai in a Frame

2011-05-26T01:41:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

i would like to share with my feature on Dubai in A Frame

http://www.dubaiinaframe.com/2011/05/a-small-feature-on-my-friend-sumayyah-al-suwaidi/

here is the video interview

i hope you enjoy watching the interview :)

thanks,
Sumayyah

Gulf News Focus on Abu Dhabi

2011-04-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

Hi All, me with Artists, Jalal Luqman, Laurel Moore, Nabeel Al Mehairbi, Hamdan Al Shamsi & Saoud Al Dhaheri for Gulf News special feature magazine for Abu Dhabi, 4-4-2011

Read the feature online: http://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/abu-dhabi/colours-of-provocation-1.787016

Magazine Cover

Inside

kind regards,

Sumayyah

Ahlan's HOT 100 - 2011

2011-02-23T22:43:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank Ahlan for choosing me as one of the hottest 100 people in the UAE for the year 2011, as an entrepreneur. This is a great honor and a pleasure to be featured in Ahlan's prestigious HOT 100 book.

Ahlan is an ITP consumer publication and to read my feature please click on the link below:

http://www.ahlanlive.com/29215-sumayyah-al-suwaidi---entrepreneurs

with love,
Sumayyah

Guess the Artist

2011-01-31T10:04:00.001-08:00

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i would like to invite you all to attend the most thrilling art exhibition this year, "Guess the Artist"
an open call group show curated by me and participating artists are:
Jen Simon
Sara Al Shikar
Khawla Darwish
R.P Chezhian
Sadie Sulaiman
Chritch
Elwin Buchel
Barira Nabeel
Amjad Gharezaldin
Debjani Bhardwaj
Lama Khatib
Archana R D King (B'lu)
Laura Talhaoui
Hassan Zakaria
Salma Al Obaidly
Micheal Bernal
Saoud Al Dhaheri
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Hamdan Al Shamisi
Dr. Ashwin V Pillai
Noor Al Thehli
Dana Luqman
Asma Al Thehli
Fatima Al Suwaidi
Jalal Luqman
Mattar Bin Lahej
Sharif Al Saidi
Consuelo De Cabrera
Ines Landmesser
Nabeel Al Mehairbi

please see below your online invitation

i hope to see you all at Ghaf Art Gallery, Tuesday 1st of Feb 2011 at 7pm
kind regards,
Sumayyah

Guess the Artist - open call art exhibition

2011-01-01T11:18:00.000-08:00

"Calling Artists to take part in this unique art show"

The UAE is going to witness a whole new art show of its kind, inspired by "Spot the artist: Postcards from the RCA's Secret sale", 1st of Feb 2011 at Ghaf Art Gallery.

Please click on the link below for application form and terms and conditions,
http://www.sumayyahalsuwaidi.com/guess-the-artist2011.doc

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me,
thank you,
sumayyah1711@gmail.com

Worlds Together

2010-12-22T01:27:00.000-08:00

The National, January Calander 2011

Worlds Together is on the 30th as its the last day of the show

Video coverage of worlds together by Ashraf Helmi from The National Newspaper, 19-1-2011to watch the video, please click on the link below:

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/the-worlds-together-at-this-exhibition

The National, 17th of Jan 2011to read the article, please visit the link below:

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/art-exhibitions-showcase-uae-diversity

panorama magazine, 14th of jan 2011

Al Etihad Newspaper

online link:http://www.alittihad.ae/details.php?id=1124&y=2011

Abu Dhabi Emirates Channel, 24-jan-2011

to watch the video, please click on the link below:

http://bcove.me/yzignpk6

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Title: Worlds Together

Curated by Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Venue: Marsam Mattar Gallery

16Th January 2011 – 31st of January 2011

Artworks by:
Kristy Anne Ligones

Guillermo Munro

Ella Orencillo

Ali Murad
Liz Ramos

Moahmmed Hindash

Maria Neschetna

Victoria Viray

"Worlds Together" is an art exhibition that explores artists from different nationalities and backgrounds but living in the UAE. The exhibition talks about their different personalities and perspectives about life, its their honest feelings onto canvas portraying their thoughts into visual images for everyone to see and experience.

Dear Friends,

you are all invited to attend the opening ceremony of my next curated show at Marsam Mattar Gallery in Dubai. the official opening is at 8pm on Sunday 16Th of January 2011, if you would like information of how to get to the gallery please call them 04-3988331

i hope to see you all there :)
xoxo,
Sumayyah

Contemporary Reflections - UAE Heritage Through The Modern Artist's Eye

2010-12-13T22:14:00.000-08:00

I am honored to announce and share with you all my participation in the group exhibition "Contemporary Reflections - UAE Heritage Through The Modern Artist's Eye" which was held to celebrate the UAE's 39Th National Day at the J.F. Kennedy Center for the performing arts, Washington DC, USA.

10 artists including, Abdulwader Al Rais, Abdulrahim Salem, Dr. Najat Makki, Jalal Luqman, Mattar Bin Lahej, Khalid Al Banna, Alia Lootah, Alia Al Shamsi & Ali Al Abdan.

thanks to the UAE Embassy and TDIC for this amazing opportunity and having me part of the prestigious event, it was definitely a wonderful exhibition and a great experience.

please find below pictures of the opening ceremony and our visits to different places in Washington DC.

All the photographs below are courtesy UAE's Embassy - Washington DC, and were taken by non other than Nader Khazal, Vi Photography www.imagesbyvi.com

You can see him in the picture above :)

A formal photograph, the artists, TDIC & His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba - the Ambassador of the UAE to the United States of America.

Explaining my artwork to His Excellency

interview with Dubai TV

i surely had a great time and i thank everyone who was involved in making this event a huge success :)

Still Point Art Gallery's Year Book

2010-11-19T12:52:00.000-08:00

i am proud to announce that i am part of Still Point Art Gallery's book: Selections From 2010 Exhibitions, click on the link below to view the online version of the book :)

thank you Christine Cote for such an honor :)

Still Point Art Gallery by Christine Brooks Cote | Make Your Own Book

Lady Peacock

2010-11-14T05:57:00.000-08:00

Eid Adha Mubarak to all of YOU!!!!

May God bless you in all that you do :)

kind regards,

Sumayyah

Express Yourself in 30x30 (DUBAI)

2010-11-04T00:22:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

you are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2nd Express Yourself in 30x30, this time at Marsam Mattar Gallery in Dubai.

Monday, 8th of November 2010

Opening Ceremony at 8pm

please find below the gallery info:

Working Hours:
everyday from 10am to 8:30pm except fridays
Contact Details:

Tel: 043988331

Fax: 043989788

Email: mattargallery@gmail.com

web: http://www.marsammattar.com/

The Nationals' Gallery

2010-11-02T01:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,
you are invited to attend the National's Gallery by ADMAF from the 3rd until the 7th of November at Emirates Palace, please find below the online invitation and the map to the location.

Hope to see you all there,
kind regards,
Sumayyah

My Solo At Ghaf Gallery

2010-09-15T00:04:00.000-07:00

Save the date, my solo is on the 3rd of October at Ghaf Gallery and you are all invited :)

hope to see you there!!

يتشرف معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي بدعوتكم لحضور افتتاح المعرض الفني
فن سمية السويدي

3 - 10 - 2010 في تمام الساعة الثامنة مساءً
ويستمر لغاية 2010 - 10 - 13

للإستفسار الرجاء الإتصال على 6655332-02

Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to the opening ceremony of
The Art of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

3 - 10 - 2010 at 8pm
exhibition continues until 13 - 10 - 2010

For more information please call 02-6655332

Express Yourself in 30x30 at Marsam Mattar

2010-09-05T05:10:00.000-07:00

Dear All,
You are welcome to take part in the 2nd Express Yourself in 30X30, this time at Marsam Mattar Gallery in Dubai.

please follow the link below for the application form and terms and conditions:
http://www.sumayyahalsuwaidi.com/30x30-marsam-mattar.doc

if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me Sumayyah1711@gmail.com

see you all at Marsam Mattar on the 8th of November :)
take care,
Sumayyah

My Ramadan Art Bazaar 2010

2010-08-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

Abu Dhabi TV featured the exhibition in their program, Jarida Bila Waraq

Featured in Gulf Today

part of the Oasis calendar August 2010

In the Tabloid

Featured in Gulf News

Featured in Al Ittihad Newspaper

featured in Concierge Abu Dhabi

featured in Canvas Guide

documented by Abu Dhabi TV for Jarida Bela Waraq

H.E Fatima Al Jaber cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony with all the participating artists, such an amazing lady with so much to give. i am blessed and lucky that she agreed to be the patron of my ramadan art bazaar.

featured in Abu Dhabi Week Magazine

My Khaleej Times Feature AUGUST 14th 2010

2010-08-16T12:22:00.001-07:00

Me on the cover of Khaleej Times Newspaper

Here is the article, click on the image to see the larger image and if you'd like to read it then here is the actual link http://www.khaleejtimes.com/SectionhomeL.asp?section=expressions

Thank you Silvia for an amazing feature!

keep in touch and see you soon :)

xoxo,

Sumayyah

TimeOut Abu Dhabi - August 2010

2010-08-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

Hey All,
Get your TimeOut Abu Dhabi copy now! a feature of my Ramadan Art Bazaar brilliantly edited by Claire Carruthers.

Thanks Claire for such an interesting article :)
yours,
Sumayyah

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi's Ramadan Art Bazaar

2010-08-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

تحت رعاية سعادة فاطمة الجابر
رئيس العمليات التنفيذي في مجموعة الجابر
يتشرف معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي بدعوتكم لحضور افتتاح
بازار رمضان الفني
فكرة وتنظيم سمية السويدي

يشارك في المعرض 26 فنان
عبدالرحيم سالم، محمد القصاب، مطر بن لاحج، د.نجاة مكي، منى الخاجة، خلود الجابري، محمد مندي، خليل عبدالواحد، جلال لقمان، طه الهيتي، فاطمة محمد، عادل الخلف، الشيخة لطيفة بنت مكتوم، نيفيديتا ساها، اميلي غوردن، نبيل المحيربي، سارة الشكر، كلود حبيب، ساره وايت، سمية السويدي، ر.ب شزهيان، نينا راي، كريتش، عصام عياش، اينيس لاندميسر، بنا طاهر

15 - 8 - 2010 في تمام الساعة التاسعة مساءً
ويستمر لغاية 9 - 9 - 2010

ساعات العمل في رمضان
من 9 صباحاً حتى 1 ومن 8 حتى 11 مساءاً
السبت الى الخميس
الجمعة - مغلق
للإستفسار الرجاء الإتصال على 6655332-02

Under the Patronage of H.E. Fatima Al Jaber
Chief Operating Officer of Al Jaber Group
Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you
to the opening ceremony of
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi’s Ramadan Art Bazaar

26 participating artists:
Abdulrahim Salim, Mohammed Al Qassab, Mohammed Mandi, Jalal Luqman, Mattar Bin Lahej, Dr. Najat Makki, Mona Al Khaja, Khuloud Al Jaberi, Khalil Abdulwahid, Taha Al Hiti, Fatma Mohamed, Adel Al Khalaf, Sheikha Lateefa Bint Maktoum,
Nivedita Saha, Emily Gordon, Nabeel Al Mehairbi, Sara Al Shikar, Claude Habib,
Sarah White, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, R. P Chezhiyan, Neena Rai, Chritch,
Issam Ayache, Ines A. Landmesser, Panna Taher

Opening ceremony 15 - 8 - 2010 at 9pm
exhibition continues until 9 - 9 - 2010
Ramadan working hours:
9am - 1pm & 8 - 11pm
Sat – Thur. Fridays closed

For more information please call 02-6655332

my artwork in Morocco

2010-07-17T23:37:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ministry of Culture, Youth & Community Development for exhibiting my artwork in Morocco part of the visual art exhibition in Assilah Festival 2010

me & H. E Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais,

the minister of culture, youth & community development,

303x30 opening ceremony

2010-06-12T10:10:00.000-07:00

this video is courtesy Artist Fahima Fattah,
thanks Fahima for a wonderful video :) and your paintings in 30x30 are simply amazing!!!!!

Artist Fahima Fattah & i

Artist & Gallerist Mohamed Kanoo, myself & Artist Fahima Fattah

Me, Artist Fahima Fattah & Artist Lina Ogaily

Artist Claude Habib & I

Artist Shadi Eshraghi, Artist Khouloud Sinno, Me, Artist Fahima Fattah & Artist Lina Ogaily

Artist & Gallerist Jalal Luqman, Artist Lina Ogaily & I

This is when i was standing without my shoes, drinking my pepsi after having lunch (Chicken Royal) from burger king!!

Here is Abu Dhabi Tv's coverage of the opening ceremony, again courtesy Artist Fahima Fattah. Thank you Fahima for all your love & support :)

Kind Regards,
Sumayyah

Express yourself in 30”X30”

2010-05-28T12:11:00.001-07:00

يتشرف معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي بدعوتكم لحضور المعرض
30”X30” عبرعن نفسك في
حفل الافتتاح يوم الأربعاء 9 يونيو الساعة السابعة مساءً
و يستمر المعرض لغاية 24 يونيو2010

للإستفسار الرجاء الإتصال على 6655332-02

Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to attend
Express yourself in 30”X30”
Opening reception on Wednesday 9th June at 7pm
Exhibition continues till 24th June 2010

For more information please call 02-6655332

HCT - Alumnae Newsletter May 2010

2010-05-26T00:27:00.000-07:00

Abu Dhabi Women's college which is part of the Higher Colleges of Technology, featured me in the Alumnae Newsletter of May 2010. i have to say HCT is one of the best educational institutions around the UAE and i am proud to be part of it.

Thank you Shaikha Al Jaberi for including me in the newsletter, i really appreciate your support and appreciation.

xoxo,

Sumayyah

My Blog Feature

2010-05-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

My Feature in Still Point Art Gallery's Blog! do check it out http://stillpointartgallery.blogspot.com/

Thank you Christine for such a wondeful feature.

for more info about the gallery please visit their website http://www.stillpointartgallery.com/

regards,
Sumayyah

L'OFFICEIL ARAB WOMEN AWARDS 2010

2010-05-17T03:20:00.000-07:00

i received the best new talent award for 2010 by L'OFFICIEL Middle East for all the hardwork that was put into establishing Grafika Boutique in less than a year.
i have to say i am so honored and happy for the support and appreciation showed by L'OFFICEIL Middle East and i would like to thank them for all their hardwork and generosity.

Calling All Artists

2010-05-03T00:32:00.001-07:00

Dear All 30”X30” express your self participants,

Please confirm your participation by Saturday, the 8th of May by sending an email to Sumayyah1711@gmail.com
The participation fee + word document + 1 high resolution image should be at the gallery anytime before 31st of May
The artworks should be at the gallery by the 7th of June.

participation fee 550Dhs could be made directly at Ghaf Gallery or through western union but you will have to email me for that or by Paypal which is $150, here is the paypal link https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/send_money and the money should be sent to sumayyah1711@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards,
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Never Think Small - Climate Gallery, New York

2010-04-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

Below are pictures of my participation at Climate Gallery's Never Think Small art exhibition :)

Still Point II

2010-04-08T00:06:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
I am part of the annual group show at Still Point Art Gallery called Still Point II
guess which artwork is mine on the still point art gallery's postcard below :)

if you want to see the works of all the participating artists, please visit this link http://www.stillpointartgallery.com/index.php?action=gallery&id=9

Regards,

Sumayyah

Art Dubai - Outdoor Initiative by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

2010-03-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Hey All,
do check out my outdoor artwork done specially for Dubai Culture & Arts Authority for their Art Dubai Initiative.
i think they look pretty cool, don't you :)

Uptown Mirdif

Riadh Road Opposit Creek Park

مقام العاشقة مجموعة شعرية ثانية لدارين قصير

2010-03-14T03:36:00.000-07:00

"My World" digital painting used as a book cover for Dareen Qaseer's second poetry book which was launched at Abu Dhabi's book fair.

Portrait of a Generation

2010-03-05T04:27:00.000-08:00

Tashkeel invites you to the opening reception of a group show:
Portrait of a Generation
A group show in response to a theme circulated by Tashkeel
Opening Reception 7pm Wednesday 10th of March
Exhibition from 10th March to 29th April

Exhibiting Artists
Abdulla Beljafla, Ali Murad, Ammar Al Attar, Amna Al Madani, Anas Bukhash
Areej Kaoud, Atul Panase, Bob Dahm, Carrie Brummer, Colleen Quigley
Ebrahim Mirmalek, Eduardo Yap, Emily Amorello, Evan Collisson
Faed Moufti, Hamdan Al Shamsi, Hassina Sakhri, Hind Bin Demaithan
Inka Resch, John Hollingsworth, Joshua Watts, Joud Alkorani
Julia Ibbini, Julia Townsend, Khawla Al Haway, Lantian Xie
Latifa Saeed, Lyn Raymer, Maisoon Al Saleh, Maitha bint Khalid
Maitha Demithan, Mariam Al Baidhaei, Martin von den Driesch
Mattar Bin Lahij, Michael Bosworth, Moaza Matar Abdulla
Mohammad Fikree, Mohammed Hindash, Nadia Abdeen
Nadia Sallustio, Neelmani Bhardwaj, Nisreen Abdul Karim Al Hassan
Nomita Morrison, Noor Hamidaddin, Noora AlMazroui, Rebecca Rendell
Reynaldo Tambong, Saeed Al Shamsi, Saeed Khalifa
Safwan Aslan. Saif Alzari, Salama Nasib, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Vivian Rojas Castaneda, Xavier De Caluwe, Zahra Pedram

Location: Intersection street 5 and 20 Nad Al Sheba 1 Dubai
Location on google earth:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&layer=x&g=Dubai,+United+Arab+Emirates&ll=25.150704,55.324359&spn=0.014451,0.027895&t=h&z=16&lci=lmc:panoramio

For map view here:
http://www.tashkeel.org/location.html

Calling National & International Artists

2010-03-01T06:12:00.000-08:00

Exhibition Title: express your self in 30" X 30"
Exhibition Venue: Ghaf Art Gallery - Abu Dhabi
Exhibition Date: 9th - 24th of June 2010
Exhibition Type: open call, national and international artists.
Curator: Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Express your self in 30"X30" is an open call art exhibition for national and international artists. all forms of art will be accepted as long as it can be hung.

Submissions start 2nd of March 2010 - submissions end 31st of may 2010
Entrance fee 150 Dollars
Submit a word document with your details and address + samples of the artworks with title, medium and retail price + 1 high resolution image, 300 dpi, jpg format.
You may submit up to 5 artworks
Gallery takes 20% commission of sales
Artworks submitted must be ready to hang
Artworks if framed, the color must be black
Artworks must not exceed 30" X 30" with frame
Artworks submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
Artworks must be at the gallery maximum by the 7th of June

If you have a paypal account please go to the link below to pay for the exhibition fee to sumayyah1711@gmail.com
https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/send_money

If you don't have a paypal account, please email Sumayyah Al Suwaidi at sumayyah1711@gmail.com for other options of payments.

www.ghafgallery.com

My Paintings @ ArtSawa Gallery

2010-02-20T21:45:00.000-08:00

My digital paintings listed above are sold exclusively at ArtSawa Gallery in Dubai.

for more information please visit their website www.artsawa.com

or email me at sumayyah1711@gmail.com

Time Out Abu Dhabi - February 2010

2010-02-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

it's me again but this month in Time Out Magazine, Grab your copy today :)

i would like to thank Claire Carruthers the shopping & style Editor for such a heart to heart interview and to Rajesh for a beautiful photography experience.

Best wishes to all,

Sumayyah

See my store at Zazzle

Me on Callejeros Viajeros Abu Dhabi

2010-01-26T02:48:00.000-08:00

watch the entire video here http://play.cuatro.com/play/#/callejeros-viajeros/ver/abu-dhabi

Regards,
Sumayyah
See my store at Zazzle

Etihad Inflight Magazine

2010-01-04T08:20:00.000-08:00

If your traveling this month make sure to use Etihad Airlines coz they are featuring me in their Inflight Magazine!!

Thanks Jamie for such a wonderful feature :)

Kind Regards,

Sumayyah

See my store at Zazzle

The National - Arts & Life

2009-12-31T06:57:00.000-08:00

My Online store is in Today's National Newspaper the arts and life section, it really made my day thanks to Gemma Champ.

Love to all,

Sumayyah
See my store at Zazzle

My Online Store

2009-12-25T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

Great News for all my art lovers!!!! i just recently started my own online store where you can buy products such as binders, bags and key chains with my paintings on them!!

here is the link http://www.zazzle.com/sumayyahalsuwaidi

make custom gifts at Zazzle

Let me know if you have any questions.

Kind Regards,
Sumayyah

Canvas Daily

2009-12-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

My latest interview for my participation in Art Abu Dhabi's Emirati Expression's platform.

My Kids

2009-12-04T10:41:00.000-08:00

who said that art galleries are only for adults? as you can see my kids are having so much fun in Ghaf Gallery :)

Al Mutahida - National Day Initiative

2009-11-28T02:20:00.000-08:00

Mutahida is a national day intitative by watani, tashkeel gallery and emirates fine arts society.

it is a student competition and an art exhibition to showcase what mutahida (unity) means to all of us. the unity of the 7 emirates to finally represent the united arab emirates.

i was part of it as a judge and as an exhibitor. the final day is on the 5th of december in dubai mall, so do your best to be there as watani will be announcing the 3 student winners.

to know more about mutahida please visit http://www.wataniprojects.com/mutahida/

best wishes to everyone for eid and the national day,

regards,

Sumayyah

ImagineFx 50th Issue

2009-11-06T02:18:00.001-08:00

i submitted my painting Farewell My Love for ImagineFx's 50th Anniversary magazine cover competition.
I know there are alot of digital artists world wide, but i said to myself "be positive" and i am glad that i was.
Although i didn't win but at least i made it as one of the published entries, so thank you imaginefx for such an honor :)

My day at the F1 fan zone

2009-10-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Jalal Luqman posing for the camera :)

Of course you can see me in the background talking with artist Neena Rai and in the foreground Jalal Luqman is busy painting his F1 car!

Artists Ines Landmessar, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi and Neena Rai.

thank you so much Ines for the photographs they are amazing! and i have to say you have a great camera :)

xoxo,

Sumayyah

My Painting showcased in made in tashkeel

2009-10-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

this picture was taken by Alia Al Shamsi the Emirati photographer, it was really nice of her to send it to me.

laying in sorrow was part of made in tashkeel art exhibition in tashkeel gallery, Dubai.

Regards,

Sumayyah

Fly Fly Butterfly

2009-09-25T13:25:00.000-07:00

My painting at my best friend's house!

I think it really goes so well with the room :)

Thanks Sara for your support and love for my paintings,

xoxo,

Sumayyah

The National Multimedia

2009-09-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

just wanted to let you know that My Ramadan Art Bazaar Exhibition is on youtube and here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpYpkHu9h2U enjoooooooooooooy!! :)

Regards,
Sumayyah

Emirati Artists Blog

2009-09-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

i would like to announce the launch of http://emiratiartists.blogspot.com it is dedicated to all the people who are interested in knowing the emirati artists and what they are about from thoughts and issues to sample of art works.

If you are an emirati and an artist and you would like to join the blog? please send me an email on sumayyah1711@gmail.com so you can become a member :)

Best Wishes,
Sumayyah

Emirati Artists

2009-08-22T11:53:00.000-07:00

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

Ramadan Happenings

2009-08-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

The National Newspaper
Last Updated: August 22. 2009 12:14AM UAE / August 21. 2009 8:14PM GMT

There is much to experience socially during Ramadan beyond iftars. Shops, spas and art galleries have special shows or deals timed for the holiday.
Here’s a selection:

Fashion suhoors at Soirée: The Dubai boutique is hosting weekly showcases of abayas, jalabiyas, shalwar kameez and evening dresses for Ramadan and Eid. You can browse new collections for the holiday by designers such as Mehdi, Maheen Karim and Wafa Saifi, and enjoy refreshments in a Ramadan tent. Every Tuesday starting in September at 8pm, Villa No 11, main Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, 04 349 4995

S*uce’s Ramadan Shopathon: The annual event will showcase the latest fashions by more than 20 emerging local and regional designers at stands outside the Village Mall shop. (There will also be a small stand in the Marina Mall store in Abu Dhabi.) Watch for works by Essa, Nadine Kanso, SugarVintage, Jake&Gigi, Chamaille, Petite Marie and more. September 10-11, 7.30pm-1am at the Village Mall location, Dubai, 04 344 7270

Ramadan Art Bazaar at Ghaf Gallery: Works by a group of artists, curated by Sumayyah al Suwaidi. Starting August 23 and running until September 7, Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi, 02 665 5332The Farjam Collection’s Ramadan exhibition: The gallery is hosting its inaugural exhibition with “The Holy Quran”, a collection of rare Qurans, including one copied by the 19th-century female calligrapher, Omm-e-Salameh; as well as a remarkable scroll containing the entire Quran. DIFC, Gate Village 4, 04 323 0303

SensAsia Urban Spa offer: You’ll get 20 per cent off your treatments for 12 months if you open up a spa account (a deposit of Dh1,000) during Ramadan. The Village, Jumeirah Beach Road, 04 349 8850, or at The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 422 7115Footprints spa offer: Free half-hour back or foot massages with any treatment you book during Ramadan and Eid. Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 7375

Saks Fifth Avenue contest: If you spend Dh5,000 at their Dubai stores from August 22 to September 20, you’ll get the chance to win a trip for two to Six Senses Destination Spa in Phuket, Thailand.

Ramadan Art Bazaar

2009-08-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hey All :)

Just wanted to invite you to my Ramadan Art Bazaar Exhibition in Ghaf Art Gallery based in Abu Dhabi on the 23rd of August at 10pm.

For more info please go to www.ghafgallery.com

Kind Regards,

Sumayyah

Dark Light

2009-08-06T22:49:00.000-07:00

My most recent article, written by Gareth Clark in the latest issue of Time Out Abu Dhabi. here is the link if your interested in reading it http://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/art/features/9861-dark-light

Regards,

Sumayyah

Emirati Visions

2009-07-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

Hey All :)
thanks to Tashkeel for giving me the opportunity of exhibiting my work in Berlin :)

Here is a close up of my painting (trapped), thanks to Rebecca who actually took the pictures :)

if you would like to see more please join Tashkeel Gallery's group on facebook.

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Tashkeel exhibition "Emarati Visions" held at the Major German Bank designed by Frank Ghery.

Exhibiting Artists:• Abeer Tahlak• Alia Alshamsi • Alia al Sanad • Fatma Al mulla • Hind Mezaina • Hussain al Numairy• Khalid Mezaina • Maitha Demaithan • Mona Al Gurg• Omran Al Owais• Sumayyah Al Suwaidi Artwork by Sumayyah Al SuwaidiPhoto Taken by Rebecca Rendell

Regards,

Sumayyah :)

Arts Abu Dhabi

2009-06-14T04:26:00.000-07:00

I was going through http://www.artsabudhabi.ae/ so i thought of having a look at Emirati Expressions page and here is what i found :)

my painting with my signature on it :)

Emirati Expressions wall of fame :)

Finally His Excellency Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh on the far left smiling at my painting and on the right in the middle His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and far right His Highness Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan smiling at me, i was actually standing beside my painting but because of the cameras and the press that were surrounding us you can't really see me.

Made in Tashkeel

2009-06-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

you are invited to attaned the Made in Tashkeel group art exhibition in Dubai, all the details are in the images below :)

FAYAFI logo design - style4

2009-06-11T04:31:00.002-07:00

FAYAFI logo design - style3

2009-06-11T04:31:00.001-07:00

FAYAFI logo design - style2

2009-06-11T04:30:00.000-07:00

FAYAFI logo design - style1

2009-06-11T04:24:00.000-07:00

53rd Venice Biennale

2009-06-08T15:28:00.001-07:00

thanks to ADACH whom without we the Emirati artists wouldn't have been at the Venice Biennale for the UAE & ADACH pavilion. it was simply an amazing experience! i learnt so much and all i wanted to do is to work on my paintings while i was there! but unfortunately i didn't have my laptop and tablet with me :(

this picture was taken the minute Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon entered the ADACH pavilion.

a group picture of the UAE delegation before the opening reception :)

the Emirati artist Jalal Luqman with Peter Cleaves the CEO of Emirates Foundation & his wife at the Venice Biennale.

Dr. Frauke & her husband David standing behind her at the ADACH Pavilion

the Egyptian pavilion was my favorite, when i entered and saw these huge men sculptures bending down to greet me, i was stunned!!! i just fell in love immediately :)

Venice tour

2009-06-08T15:23:00.001-07:00

(ADACH) organized a Venice tour for us the emirati artists, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, Noor Al Suwaidi, Mattar Bin Lahej, Jalal Luqman & Ali Al Abdan.

Hotel Danieli in Venice

2009-06-08T15:02:00.000-07:00

this is the coffee shop in the lobby of the hotel, i just loved their cafe latte! ummmh! :) in this picture we girls were discussing the idea of going shopping because i was missing shoes to wear for the uae pavilion opening reception and alia al shamsi needed batteries for her camera! finally the rest of the girls went to the Biennale and alia and i went shopping :)

here, Emirati artist Ali Al Abdan was listening to our tour guide, who was talking to us about the history of Venice :)

Emirati artist Dr. Najat Makki is such a wonderful human being! she is one of the masters of art in the UAE, so it was an hour sitting next to her at the breakfast table :)

the renowned Emirati artists, Jalal Luqman & Abdulaqader Al Rayes, enjoying a delicious breakfast at the terrace of the hotel.

i was lucky enough to be walking through the hotel corridor to see our group sitting in the lobby, so i took the opportunity to take this photo, i really like it :)

emirate expressions finale

2009-04-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

hey all!!!!!!!!! :)

yesterday was the finale of emirati expressions, it was simply amazing!

we had live performances by faiza mubarak and dr. najat makki as workshops with kids and adults and wasel safwan was on his feet from 5 pm till 10 pm painting live infornt of a huge audience :)

i personally got to meet so many art lovers and had the chance to spend few minutes with most of them but the best part of the finale is when the emirati hip hop group desert heat started singing the crowd went crazy!!!! i went crazy!!! clapping, singing and nodding! LOL!! :) by the way i also got the chance to take a picture with them :) check out their website http://desertheatarabia.com/site

anyway, i am sad that the exhibition had to end coz it was like my second home, i really hope i get to participate next year.

thanks to TDIC for organizing it, and a special thanks to ART CONNECTION for inviting me to participate.

xoxo,

Sumayyah

2009 greeting cards

2009-01-29T10:20:00.001-08:00

تعابير إماراتية.. ذاكرة حية للفن المحلي

2009-01-25T00:49:00.000-08:00

this is me in the picture beside my painting :)

i took this picture from the article that was published in al Ittihad newspaper yesterday 24th of jan 2009, so if you want to read it, here it is http://www.alittihad.ae/details.php?id=3142&adate=2009

enjooooooooooooooooy!! :)

The National - Emirati Expressions

2009-01-21T01:22:00.000-08:00

this picture of the Emirati Expressions Art Exhibition was in The National 20th of jan 2009. check out the article http://thenational.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx?issue=60942009012000000000001001&page=2&article=950e8758-4002-4982-a671-33b163681118&key=b94sH64o6KuYp4wbEHIn8w==&feed=rss

and by the way the painting that is on the far left is mine :)

Frank Gehry - Guggenheim Museum Bilboa

2009-01-21T00:27:00.000-08:00

i couldn't believe myself when i sat with Frank Gehry the famous architect it was such an honor! i was at the emirates palace checking out the display of my work at Gellry one for the emirati expressions art exhibition http://www.artsabudhabi.com/ and while i was with the organizers http://www.tdic.ae/ Frank Gehry was with them because of the Guggenheim he is going to build in Abu Dhabi in association with TDIC. but what made me happy the most is when he held my hand saying "i loved your work". it meant so much to me coming from such a great architect.

for more info about Frank http://pastexhibitions.guggenheim.org/gehry/index.html

for more info about the Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi http://users.flipbook.com.au/users/2008/4/tdic/#saadiyat-island

Emirates Marine Environmental Group

2009-01-13T09:56:00.000-08:00

Emirates Marine Environmental Group asked me for a logo and i came up with these 3 concepts! which one do you like the most :)?

Emirati Expressions

2009-01-12T06:10:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

i would like to announce that i will be participating in Emirati Expressions Art Exhibition that will be happening on the 20th of January in Emirates Palace, it's going to be an exhibition that never happened before so i hope to see you all there :)

Under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi & Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
Emirati Expressions is a celebration of artistic diversity in the United Arab Emirates. Tourism Development & Investment Company present a comprehensive collection of traditional and contemporary work by Emirati artists, representing many generations.
You'll see painting, photography, sculpture, graphic design, video, installations and calligraphy curated by Anne Baldassari, Director of the Musée National Picasso, Paris.
The exhibition captures the "movement of thought" at the intersection of cultures and influences.
It's a rare opportunity to appreciate art straight from the Emirati heart. And you're invited.
Gallery One, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
20 January - 16 April 2009
www.artsabudhabi.com