Husain's works to feature in Dubai art extravaganza
Works of legendary painter M F Husain will feature in a special section later this month at the Art Dubai 2010, billed as Middle East's biggest art event.
"Of the galleries participating in Art Dubai 2010, up to a quarter are innovating by creating Artist Focus Stands which feature the work of only one or two artists. Among the artists being showcased in the Artist Focus Stands is M F Husain," said the organisers of the four-day fair that begins on March 17.
"Represented by London's Grosvenor Vadhera Gallery, Husain's paintings have played a key role in bringing artwork from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region to the international spotlight. The displayed items will show the progression of Husain's work throughout his more than six decades as an artist," they said.
Husain's works are expected to draw huge crowds here following Qatar's decision to offer its citizenship to the painter who went into exile after death threats from hardliners for portraying Hindu deities in the nude.
Besides Husain, the single or dual-focused galleries will also include pieces from Egyptian master Adel El Siwi. These new stands at Art Dubai will enable collectors and visitors to see a progression in a specific artist's work over time, generating a greater sense of depth, involvement and understanding of an artist's oeuvre, rather than a quick snapshot of several artists represented by the gallery.
According to the organisers, Art Dubai this year will host its biggest programme of collateral events to date. It will include the Global Art Forum, the unveiling of the Abraaj Capital Art Prize, special projects curated by Bidoun Projects and the exhibition The Poetry of Time presented by Van Cleef and Arpels.
About 70 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the event. Art Dubai is a subsidiary of the Dubai International Financial Centre and is held in partnership with Abraaj Capital and sponsored by Van Cleef and Arpels.
