Exhibition
MY CITY SHORE. ZENA ASSI
21 Feb 2016 – 20 Mar 2016
ArtSawa - Art Gallery
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In 2008, the Art Sawa project began to find its roots in Dubai's multi-cultural dynamism. Amidst the skyline of this incredible city it was still difficult to find Art, and yet there was a longing for art and culture that remained unmet. Filled with a passion for art and the promotion of talent, and despite difficult odds Amel B.Makkawi ,owner and director , set out to create an Art platform that would provide artists from the region with a space where they could present their work, a space of sufficient size and quality to create its own dynamic.Art Sawa embodies all of Amel's aspirations for art in this part of the world; it is the largest addition to Dubai's bustling art scene. It is a distinctive art platform dedicated to the awareness and promotion of contemporary art from the Middle East, North Africa and neighboring countries.
Art Sawa realizes its mission through hosting a series of innovative exhibitions, educational programs and publications reflecting current issues and practices.Offering 10,000 sq. Ft of state-of-the-art space, Art Sawa fosters interaction between art and the public across a wide range of media. Art Sawa is dedicated to promoting world-class contemporary art to a global and regional audience.