At last, the public has a chance to see – and revisit – key moments in Arab Modernism, in a five-year exhibition of the works of the Barjeel Art Foundation at Sharjah Art Museum, The National reports. Read more »
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10@10 podcast: The UAE arts scene with Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi
An avid art collector, curator and founder of the Burjeel Art Foundation, Al Qassemi has a comprehensive appreciation for the strides the UAE has made to cement its place in the wider arts world. He sat with The National’s Melissa Gronlund to share that appreciation in this podcast. Read more »
Charting Paul Guiragossian’s journey
UAE-based Barjeel Art Foundation is presenting Paul Guiragossian: Testimonies of Existence, an exhibition that celebrates the life and work of one of the most renowned modern masters from this region and commemorates his 25th death anniversary. It is Barjeel’s last show at their space in the Maraya Art Centre, which they have occupied for the last eight years. Read more »
The Modernist
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is among the leaders of a cultural shift that over the last decade has brought modern and contemporary art from the Arab world to global attention. He talks to AramcoWorld about his work with the Barjeel Art Foundation in generating cultural awareness of modern Arab art. Read more »
The Curator
In this Harper’s Magazine feature, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi reflects on his journey as an art collector and the social, cultural and historical importance of collecting modern Arab art. Read more »
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on Barjeel Art Foundation, showcasing Art to Unite People, adding to the History of Art and on the Power of Technology for the Arts
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi believes in the power of art, he’s made it his mission to showcase how art can help bring people together, unite them regardless of their identity, religion, nationality or whichever label we are given. Through his foundation, the Barjeel Art Foundation, he has opened up his art collection to all, for people to be inspired by art, and in turn breath out inspiration and hopefully empathy towards humanity. In this interview, Sultan discusses his first discoveries of art and how technology and social media have paved the way to give artists a platform. Read more »