Ghaf Art Gallery

Deer in the Headlights

2012-05-30T23:17:00.002+04:00

Under the patronage of

HE. Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan

Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research

President of Zayed University

Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to attend

“Deer in the Headlights”

By Shamsa Al Omaira

Wednesday 6th of June 2012 at 7pm

Exhibition continues until the 14th of June 2012

Sunday 10th of June from 6pm-9pm (Ladies only)

Photojournalism

2012-05-19T23:16:00.003+04:00

You are cordially invited to attend:

Photojournalism

By: Zayed University Students

Opening Reception: 7pm on May 28th 2012

Rendered Emotions

2012-02-20T16:19:00.004+04:00

نتشرف بدعوتكم لحضور معرض

A cordial invitation to attend

مشاعر متفاوته
Rendered Emotions

الخميس 2012- 3-1 الساعة السابعة مساءً

و يستمر المعرض لغاية 2012 -3-13

Thursday 1-3-2012 at 7pm

Exhibition continues until 13-3-2012

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For more information please call

02-6655332

Stand Still

2012-01-15T11:12:00.003+04:00

Under the Patronage of HE Anick Van Calster, the Ambassador of Belgium to UAE
Ghaf Art Gallery Cordially invites you to attend

"Stand Still"
by

Michel Platteau

Opening Reception: Thursday 2nd February at 8pm
Exhibition Continues until the 14th of February, 2012.

Artist Statement: Art is about creating images and passing on this information, the human eye perceives the colours, shapes, lines and tries to translate all this into the memories we acquired, the emotions we all lived, as eclectic and surprising live can be.
We all experience busy lives, one monotony that sometimes approaches the boundaries of greyness, colours try to fade away.
That is what this exhibition is all about, to stop, even if it were for only one second, to recharge on the colours, shapes, lines, and redefining ourselves, a small escape out our daily routines, bringing back those memories to life.

About the Artist: The Belgian Michel Platteau, currently living in Abu Dhabi, has been able to combine his two passions , traveling and making art.
Through his profession he gets to travel the world and pick up a brought mixture of impressions which you can see in his work. His paintings will take you on a voyage of visions, be it the beauty of nature, the feel of a new city, the sideway on a hot summer day, it will let you escape from your daily routine. Michel's creative mind is reflected in his use of vibrant colours and mixing techniques.
With his first solo exhibition this self taught artist wants to show that art can be as fun as accessible.

More Than Art

2011-12-04T14:10:00.003+04:00

Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
cordially invites you to the opening reception of
"More Than Art"
Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 07:00pm
Venue: Ghaf Art Gallery

The exhibition showcases the artworks of the students of Arts Summer Camp, organized by the Emirati Artist Matar bin Lahej from June 18 to July 25, 2011.

Exhibition is open till December 13, 2011.

Vision of Speed

2011-11-01T10:24:00.002+04:00

You are cordially invited to attend

Exhibition: Vision of Speed

Curated by Mohamed Kanoo & Jalal Luqman

Opening Ceremony: 9-11-2011

Time: 8pm

Ghaf Art Gallery welcomes you to an exhibition of speed and Art, as interpreted in the works of artists from Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the region. The exhibition brings together art and speed in an explosion of creativity overlapping two of Abu Dhabi's most important calendar events, the Race at Yas Island and the Art Fair on Saaidyat Island. Learn about Gran Prix races that have taken place in the desert in a special historic section depicting replica posters from a bygone era. The exhibition will be held at the Ghaf Gallery on Wednesday the 9th of November, 2011 at 8pm till late.

The Exhibition continues till the 30th Of November.

We look forward to welcoming you at this exciting exhibition.

Calling all artists - Visions of Speed

2011-10-07T11:28:00.003+04:00

The Ghaf Art Gallery is preparing an exhibition themed around the F1 Grand Prix races.

The Exhibition will take place in November and will coincide with the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix race that takes place from 11th-13th November 2011.

We invite artists based in the UAE to come up with a minimum of one work, in any medium, no larger than 100 cm X 100 cm, which would be exhibited for sale.

Please confirm your interest to participate by contacting the Exhibition Curators, Jalal Luqman or Mohamed Kanoo, via email to ghafgallery@gmail.com

Participation Conditions:

Juried group exhibition
The Standard Gallery Commission of 40% (on top of the Artist Price) will be calculated to form the Retail (Selling) Price.
Chosen artists will pay 500Dhs participation fee.
Deadline to submit artwork is 31st October 2011.
Artwork must be exhibition ready.
Artwork size cannot exceed 100cm x100cm.
Participating artists must provide the gallery with hi-resolution jpegs of the artwork, artist biography and artist photograph.
Artists are responsible to collect unsold artwork within one week from the completion of the exhibition; artworks remaining beyond this time will be subject to AED 100 per day storage fee.
The gallery is not responsible for the delivery and pick up of any artworks.

Embrace Arabia Iftar

2011-07-18T23:23:00.002+04:00

Date: 8th of August 2011
Time: 6pm

Conducted by the one and only Ali Al Saloom the Emirati Cultural & Heritage Ambassador
Delicious Emirati food, culture and heritage exchange and a chance to meet and mingle with the participating artists of the Ramadan Art Bazaar, if interested to attend please make sure to email: Ramdan@embraceareabia.com

Ramadan Art Bazaar

2011-07-18T23:20:00.003+04:00

Dear Friends,

As the holy month of Ramadan comes upon us, the Community Spirit of Ramadan overwhelms us.
On this note, Ghaf Art Gallery celebrates the holy month with:

4th Ramadan Art Bazaar
by Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Date: 4th of August 2011
Time: 10pm

Renowned, established, professional and emerging artists from across the country are all coming together under one roof to help the community collect original artworks, each for not more than 4000Dhs.

if you have any questions, please dont hesitate to send them to the Curator at sumayyah1711@gmail.com

Tomorrow is now

2010-11-22T14:09:00.004+04:00

Under the patronage of H.E Klaus-Peter Brandes,
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UAE

Ghaf Gallery Coordially Invites you to attend

Tomorrow is now
by Ines A. Landmesser

Opening Ceremony: 5th of December, 2010 at 8pm
Exhibition will run through the 15th of December, 2010

The fast pace of changes in today's world is reflected in a unique mixture of Ines A. Landmesser's work. "Tomorrow is now" is a journey, showcasing bold open spaces, impressions of daily life and the meditative transparencies of nature.

The Art of Racing

2010-10-21T13:30:00.003+04:00

Artists: Olivia Davis, Ian Cook, David Hyde, Colin Carter, Art Rotondo
25th October - 14th November 2010

The Art of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

2010-09-15T11:12:00.001+04:00

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

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi's Ramadan Art Bazaar

2010-08-02T10:18:00.006+04:00

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 25 فنان
عبدالرحيم سالم، محمد القصاب، مطر بن لاحج، د.نجاة مكي، منى الخاجة، خلود الجابري، خليل عبدالواحد، جلال لقمان، 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، اينيس لاندميسر، بنا طاهر، حسيني علي، نيون ادج من منى فارس

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

25 participating artists:
Abdulrahim Salim, Mohammed Al Qassab, Jalal Luqman, Mattar Bin Lahej, Dr. Najat Makki, Mona Al Khaja, Khuloud Al Jaberi, Khalil Abdulwahid, 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, Ines A. Landmesser, Panna Taher, Husseini Ali, Neon Edge by Mona Fares

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

Express yourself in 30”X30”

2010-05-28T23:05:00.006+04:00

يتشرف معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي بدعوتكم لحضور المعرض
30”X30” عبرعن نفسك في

الفنانين المشاركين
الكزاندر روي
اميلي غوردون
ايكوكو ديغوجي بيترز
ايما حركة
اينيس ا. لاندميسر
بان كبة
بثينة المريخي
بنا طاهر
ماهر قريطم
تانيا بيومونت
توفيق الآلوسي
توني سكستون
جاك لي
حمدان الشامسي
خلود سنو هبري
ديبجاني بهاردواج
رجاء الشافعي
رنا فلوتي
سارة الشكر
سارة ترنبل
سارة علي العيدروس
سعديه سليمان
سعود سعيد الظاهري
سعيد المدني
سمية السويدي
سوزي ريشي
شادي اشراقي
شريفه بن حريز
عزة القبيسي
عصام عياش
غزل شهلايي
فهيما فتاح
كارن كولفيل
كارولينا كوبر
كريستل دي نوبلت
كلود حبيب
لين رايمر
لينا العكيلي
ليندا بستيان
ماثيو ك. كوريان
مارك سلرز
ماري اليتي
ماييف فتزسيمونس
محمد حسن
نانسي سالسيدو
نبيل المحيربي
نسرين التميمي
نيفديتا ساها
نينا راي

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”

Exhibiting Artists:
Alexandra Roy
Azza Al Qubaisi
Ban Kubba
Buthena Al Meraikhi
Christel de Noblet
Claude Habib
Debjani Bhardwaj
Emily Gordon
Emma Harake
Fahima Fattah
Ghazal Shahlaei
Hamdan Al Shamsi
Ikuko Deguchi Peters
Ines A. Landmesser
Issam Ayache
Jack Lee
Karen Colville
Karolina Koubar
Khouloud Sinno Hibri
Lina Ogaily
Linda Stian
Lyn Raymor
Maeve Fitzsimons
Maher Kouraytem
Marie-Alyette
Mark Sellers
Mathew K. Kurian
Mouza Al Mazrouei
Nabeel Al Mehairbi
Nancy Salcido
Nasreen Al Tamimi
Mohammad Hassan
Neena Rai
Nivedita Saha
Panna Taher
Rana Flouty
Raja Al Shafae
Saadiah Sulaiman
Saeed Al Madani
Saoud Saeed Al Dhaheri
Sara Ali Alaidarous
Sara Al Shikar
Sara Turnbull-Turia
Shadi Eshraghi
Sharifa Bin Horaiz
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
Susie Recsei
Tania Beaumont
Tawfiq Al Alousi
Tony Sexton

Opening reception on Wednesday 9th June at 7pm
Exhibition continues till 24th June 2010

For more information please call 02-6655332

Desert Rose 2010

2010-05-22T22:55:00.006+04:00

تحت رعاية معالي الشيخ نهيان بن مبارك آل نهيان
وزير التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي
رئيس مجمع كليات التقنية العليا

مجموعة أبوظبي للثقافة والفنون
و كلياة التقنية العليا للطالبات في أبوظبي
تتشرفان بدعوتكم لحضور حفل افتتاح معرض

وردة الصحراء2010

الساعة 8 مساءً الأحد 23 مايو 2010
ويستمر المعرض حتى 30 مايو 2010

Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and
The Higher Colleges of Technology’s Abu Dhabi Women's College
cordially invite you to the opening reception for
Desert Rose 2010
at 8:00pm, on Sunday, May 23, 2010
The exhibition continues until May 30, 2010

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For more information please call 02-6655332

Best In Abu Dhabi Awards 2010

2010-05-17T14:34:00.003+04:00

Dear Friends,
we would like to announce our nomination at the best in Abu Dhabi awards 2010 and we would like to invite you to vote for us http://www.bestinabudhabi.ae/

Kind Regards,

Ghaf Art Gallery

Photojournalism Exhibition by ZU Students

2010-05-09T22:17:00.001+04:00

Master Class: Digital Art by Jalal Luqman at Tashkeel Gallery - Dubai

2010-05-03T22:50:00.002+04:00

Jalal Luqman will be conducting a workshop teaching and showing his advanced techniques in Digital Art, at Tashkeel Gallery - Dubai.
Register now as spaces are limited

MASTER CLASS: DIGITAL ART
Workshop leader: Jalal Luqman
Maximum number of participants: 10

Introduction
Under the leadership of Emirati artist Jalal Luqman, this workshop will provide a unique opportunity for experienced digital artist to learn new techniques and to extend their skills in this innovative creative discipline.
The workshop will focus on six specific areas:
• THE ARTWORK – determining the size; quick portrait painting; learning the tools; getting to know what you can do
• THE SOURCES – working from photo, video, 3-d or from scratch; whatever can be used as a reference and a resource
• MERGING AND MATCHING – perfecting the source for painting; putting together the perfect subject
• PREPARATION – adding drama, brightness, contrast, lighting, shading; whatever makes the painting talk
• THE DETAILING – adding the magic and the mystery; what is that reflected in her eye . . .
• THE FINISHING – from conception to completion; prepare for print
This is an excellent workshop for artists/designers with some experience in the use of Photoshop and Corel Painter, who wish to develop their individual digital creativity.
Schedule
Date Session Time
08/05/2010 18.00 - 22.00
15/05/2010 18.00 - 22.00
22/05/2010 18.00 - 22.00
29/05/2010 18.00 - 22.00

Fees Full Course
Tashkeel Members 1950AED Non members 2160AED

* Full course fee must be paid on registration

Materials
Basic materials and equipment required for the workshop will be provided. Any additional materials required are to be purchased;
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure that this workshop is conducted in a safe manner and environment, Tashkeel cannot be held responsible for any accidents and injuries that may be caused as a result of participation in this workshop.
Registration
Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.

Tashkeel Administration

Tashkeel
Nad Al Sheba P.O.Box 122255,Dubai, U.A.E.
T: +971 4 336 3313 F: +971 4 336 1606
www.tashkeel.org

A Cultural Perspective & Haft-Sin Zazen

2010-04-19T12:25:00.001+04:00

يتشرف معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي بدعوتكم لحضور المعرض
Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to attend

"منظور ثقافي ..."
للفنانة: سينثيا كابريتا

‘A Cultural Perspective...’
by Cynthia Capriata

‘Haft-Sin Zazen’
"هافت - سين زازن"

by Naz Shahrokh
للفنانة: ناز شهروخ

حفل الافتتاح يوم الأحد 25 أبريل الساعة السابعة مساءً و يستمر المعرض لغاية 5 مايو 2010
Opening reception on Sunday 25th April at 7pm
Exhibition continues till 5th May 2010

2010-04-05T14:36:00.001+04:00

تحت رعاية سعادة زكي نسيبه
نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة هيئة أبوظبي للثقافة والتراث
معرض الغاف للفن التشكيلي يتشرف بدعوتكم لحضور:
رحلة جلال الفنية 2010
حفل الإفتتاح يوم الأحد 11-أبريل-2010 في الساعة الثامنة مساءً
ويستمر المعرض لغاية 21-أبريل-2010

للإستفسار الرجاء الإتصال على 6655332-02

Under the Patronage of H.E. Zaki A. Nusseibeh
Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage
Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to attend the
Jalal’s Art Trip 2010 Exhibition
Opening reception on Sunday 11th of April 2010 at 8pm
Exhibition continues until 21st of April 2010

For more information please call 02-6655332

The Art of the Emirates at Emirates Palace

2010-04-03T00:42:00.003+04:00

Ghaf Art Gallery cordially invites you to attend the Art of the Emirates Debate part of Abu Dhabi Festival, presented by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation.

Sunday 4th April at 6:30pm at Emirates Palace

Interiors UAE 2010

2010-03-15T22:46:00.008+04:00

Dear Friends
The Ghaf Art Gallery is glad to invite you to its stand at Interiors UAE 2010

Showcasing artworks by Mattar Bin Lahej, Mohamed Kanoo, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, Azza Al Qubaisi and Jalal Luqman

29 - 31 MARCH 2010
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Hall No.5
Stand No. E140

You can register for VIP entrance by clicking on the register button in the top right at the website and entering the following code VIP1 in the ‘promotional box’

http://www.interiorsuae.com/interiorsuae2010/index.shtml

Calling Artists, National & International

2010-03-01T15:09:00.012+04:00

Exhibition Title: express your self in 30" X 30"
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.

Colors of the Dominican Republic

2010-02-21T19:33:00.003+04:00

Painting & Photography Exhibition
Sun 28th Feb at 8pm
Ghaf Art Gallery

Jalal's Art Trip 2010

2009-12-16T12:07:00.003+04:00

Dear Art Lovers

2 years ago I initiated Jalal’s Art Trip, which was my personal way to contribute to the development of art in Abu Dhabi. The trip was designed to give the opportunity to a few art lovers who have been in need of a little push and encouragement to cross that line to having their first art exhibition.

The Details;
Take 10-15 upcoming artists on a trip to a location or two that would ignite inspiration, after which we would return to Ghaf Gallery, where for the next 6 weeks, we would work on creation of artworks inspired by the trip.

Workshops on all aspects of art and preparation for an art exhibition are conducted; guest artists are occasionally invited to share their experience with the participants.

Once all the paintings are completed and ready, they would all feature in a dedicated art exhibition that usually takes place in April at Ghaf Art Gallery.

I will sustain all expenses for the trip, and the exhibition, however the participants are responsible for all materials, printing of artwork and framing.

RULES:

1- The trip is open to all nationalities. Female or Male.
2- This trip is specifically for non-professional, non-established artists, established professionals, or applicants who have had an exhibition before or have been professionals in the art field will not be selected.
3- Since there is very limited space, a brief description accompanied by samples of work is to be submitted to Ghaf Art Gallery, ghafgallery@gmail.com, subject: Jalal's Art Trip. Emails with no samples will not be considered.
4- Only paintings inspired by the trip will be exhibited, older or unrelated paintings will not be accepted or exhibited.
5- The trip is intended only for non exhibited/non professional artists.

To download the application form please click on the link below:
http://www.ghafgallery.com/jat-application.doc

Accepting applications ends on the 20th of January 2010.

Once all participants have been confirmed the dates and locations of the trip will be set.
All joining the trip are required to sign a liability release form before commencing on the trip.

Please note that due to the large response, we are sorry that we will not be able to respond to everyone who applied, only those selected will be contacted.

For opportunities to become a sponsor please contact Ghaf Gallery for the benefits and sponsorship packages.

Thank you,
Jalal Luqman