Opera Gallery, supported by the DIFC Lifestyle Group, is hosting 'Latin American Flavour', an exhibition that introduces some of Latin America's most accomplished contemporary artists to Dubai.
Ranging from greats, such as Fernando Botero, Romero Britto, Roberto Matta, Ruben Berland and Wilfredo Lam, to talented upcoming artists like Federico Uribe, Romero Britto, Ahmed Gomez and Diego Masi, the event showcases 12 artists from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba and Uruguay.
The artists featured in the exhibition span a range of themes and artistic perspectives. On one end of the spectrum are modern masters like Wilfredo Lam, who created his own artistic approach by fusing classical Surrealism and Cubism with the spirit and form of the Carribean; and Roberto Matta, an important member of the Surrealist art movement. On the other end are younger artists like Romero Britto, whose neo-pop works blend elements of cubism and graffiti painting; and the artist duo Marco Guera and Yasmina Alaoui, whose "one thousand and one dreams" series combines photographic figure studies with pen and ink patterns.
Abdulla Bin Sougat, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Lifestyle Group said: "Latin American Flavour' provides audiences in Dubai an unprecedented opportunity to see a rich and diverse selection of art that represents the true spirit of contemporary art in Latin American countries. As part of creating a vibrant lifestyle experience within the Dubai International Financial Centre, we are keen to support such exhibitions that serve to enhance the creative and cultural ambience within the financial district and create opportunities for audiences to engage with the very best of international contemporary art."
The exhibition also features performances by Triburbana, a versatile group of Latin American artists, who take audiences on a musical journey from Mexico to Argentina, through a variety of instruments, folkloric rhythms and choreography. Triburbana's performances give audiences a taste of the rich and colorful scenery of Latin America and a fascinating insight into Latin American culture. Artists who are part of the band are Emmanuel Alvarez; Maximiliano Aguirre; Paula Ruiz; Julia Ledesma Dall'Asta; and Cassiano de Sa.
The exhibition 'Latin American Flavour' will run at the Opera Gallery in the Gate Village, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) until 5 February, 2009.
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About the DIFC:
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an onshore hub for global finance. It bridges the time gap between the financial centres of Hong Kong and London and services a region with the largest untapped emerging market for financial services. In just four years, over 750 firms have registered at the DIFC. They operate in an open environment complemented with world-class regulations and standards. The DIFC offers its member institutions incentives such as 100 per cent foreign ownership, zero tax on income and profits and no restrictions on foreign exchange. In addition their business benefits from modern infrastructure, operational support and business continuity facilities of uncompromisingly high standards.
For more information, please contact:
Bertrand Epaud,
General Manager,
Opera Gallery Dubai
Mob : 050 11 42 640
Dubai@operagallery.com or Bertrand@operagallery.com
www.operagallery.com
Media enquiries:
Amira Abdulla
Director- Regional Public Relations
Dubai International Financial Centre
Tel: +971 4 362 2433
E-mail: amira.abdulla@difc.ae
Shaima Al Zarouni
Assistant PR Manager
Dubai International Financial Centre
Tel: +971 4 362 2432
E-mail: shaima.alzarouni@difc.ae
Iman Ahmad
Regional Media Relations Manager
Dubai International Financial Centre
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E-mail: iman.ahmad@difc.ae
Bashar Alshroogi
Cuadro Fine Art Gallery
Tel: (+9714) 425 0400
Email: bashar@cuadroart.com
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