Save the date! November 17-21, 2008

Emirates Palace

In partnership with AbuDhabi Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC)

Artparis-AbuDhabi is returning on November 17 to 21, 2008 to present a broad panorama of the artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries.

artparis-AbuDhabi is strengthening its policy of selection and participation of contemporary art galleries active in the international market.

FOCUS ON ARTPARIS-ABUDHABI 08:

- artparis-AbuDhabi art fair:

55 international galleries, 20 countries represented, 30% renewal rate

- artpari-AbuDhabi Statements:

Creation of the Statements sector dedicated to young contemporary art galleries 8 galleries, 8 countries represented, 8 single-signature exhibits - Monumental Art Garden:

An exhibit of monumental sculptures in the gardens of the Emirates Palace - "Movement and Communication: Travels Through Desert and Sea" An exhibit (painting, photo, video) presenting the work of the greatest artists in the Arab world.

- Education Program:

Round tables, conferences, meetings with players in the international art market...

www.artparis-abudhabi.com

PLACE:
Emirates Palace

PREVIEW DINER:(By invitation only)November 16 at 8 pm at the Hilton (As part of the symposium of Charles de Gaulle and the Arab world.
In partnership with Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi)
PREVIEW:
(By invitation only)
November 17 from 6 pm to 11 pm

ART, TALKS & SENSATIONS "Symposium-show":
Abu Dhabi Contemporary Art Horizons
(Free Entrance)
November 18 from 6 pm to 11 pm at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Foundation (Abu Dhabi)

Act I: 6.15 pm/7.30 pmAct II: 7.45/9.00 pm
Special diner "Food from the desert" 9.00 pm/11.00pm

Press contacts

Sylvia Beder - communication culture - Romane Dargent

227, boulevard raspail, 75014 paris - Tel: +33 (0)1 42 18 09 42 - Fax: +33 (0)1 43 21 18 95

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