PARTNERSHIP WITH ARMORY SHOW 2015

5 – 8 march 2015

Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel are proud to collaborate with the Armory Show 2015 respectively as the Cultural Lead and Education Partner of the Focus Section of the fair which will highlight art from the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean (MENAM). Look out for site-specific projects, panel discussions and events across New York City.

elisabeth foundation of arts RESIDENCY 

February to April, 2015

Art Jameel, in partnership with Edge of Arabia, is pleased to announce the participants of an artist residency in collaboration with the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA). Selected artists include filmmaker Husam Al-Sayed and multidisciplinary artist and composer SALAR. From February to April, 2015 the two artists will live, create and present their work in New York City.

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Art Jameel ISCP Residency Program 2015

Art Jameel in partnership with Edge of Arabia and the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York, are collaborating again on a residency program for artists and curators living and working the Middle East and North Africa. The open call announcement will be published soon, more information to follow.

Very Important People

6 FEBRUARY 2015

A Very Important Person (VIP) is a person who is accorded special privileges due to his or her status or importance. The special treatment usually involves separation from common people, and a higher level of comfort.

ARTISTS:
 Sir Peter Blake
 / Mel Bochner
 / Chuck Close
 / Damien Hirst
 / Noorah Kareem / 
Alex Katz
Jeff Koons / 
Eric Parnes / 
Mohammed Shammarey
 / Rirkrit Tiravanija / Andy Warhol / 
Joe Webb / Russell Young

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Kochi Muziris Biennale 2015

12 December 2014 – 29 March 2015

Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel are proud to be collaborating on the Kochi Muziris Biennale 2014. As Artist Project Supporters, we are delighted to support Khalil Rabah and Shahpour Pouyan’s participation at the biennale, facilitating the exposure of Middle Eastern artists at one of the most exciting contemporary programs in the region.

US TOUR CONTINUES WITH MIT AND ART JAMEEL

CULTURUNNERS continues its journey in 2015 with a special project as part of Armory Focus in New York in March. Our modified RV will be the mobile component of the Armory Focus facilitating expanded conversations with communities across the city and during the fair.

Edge Of Arabia Book

Contemporary art from the kingdom of saudi arabia

Showing the work of 12 pioneering artists and milestone Edge of Arabia exhibitions in London, Venice, Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai and Jeddah, Edge of Arabia: Contemporary Art from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers a unique window into Saudi's emerging contemporary art scene.

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