Ayyam
Gallery
The
First Beirut Sale Press Release - Ayyam Auctions
On
January 28, 2010, Ayyam gallery will proudly present
"The 1st Beirut Sale," an in-house auction
comprising of around 50 lots to be held at its Solidaire
outpost in downtown Beirut.
Honoring
the country's longstanding tradition of art collecting
and connoisseurship, this groundbreaking event is
sure to establish an exciting facet of the local
art scene by carving out a new network through which
Arab art can be appreciated and valued in the Levant.
In recent years, Beirut has witnessed the founding
of a number of landmark initiatives in the arts,
an indication that it remains a dynamic hub for
culture that continues to grow. "The 1st Beirut
Sale" will build upon and further this momentum.
Of
equal significance, it will also reveal the benefits
of organizing these types of sales domestically,
emphasizing that the key to developing the region
as an international art market place lies in the
hands of its homegrown art spaces and institutions.
"The 1st Beirut Sale" is part of Ayyam's
long-term strategy of facilitating the international
recognition of Arab art. Confirming its commitment
to the region's vibrant art scene, the gallery continues
its mission of promoting some of the most talented
artists working in the region today.
The
collection of art that will be showcased has been
carefully selected to represent the Arab world's
rich and diverse cultural landscape and will include
some of the hottest names in regional art sales.
Most importantly, it will provide a platform for
the exhibiting of artists whose work has recently
drawn significant global attention and acclaim.
Featuring an impressive range of art, from modernist
masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary painting,
sculpture and photography, this milestone auction
will mark the first time such a wide spectrum of
artists will be represented in Lebanon in the form
of a public sale, offering a unique opportunity
for art patrons and aficionados alike.
In
addition to the Ayyam's roster of leading contemporary
artists such as Safwan Dahoul, Samia Halabay, and
Nadim Karam it has sought out works by other seminal
figures including Paul Guiragossian, Samir Rafi,
Mustafa Fathi and Nazem Al Jaafari.
Ayyam Gallery Beirut - Beirut Tower, Ground Floor,
Zeitoune Street
Across from Beirut Marina / Solidere Beirut, Lebanon
T: +961 1 374450/51 / F: +961 1 374449
beirut@ayyamgallery.com
http://www.ayyamgallery.com
