Etihad Modern Art Gallery 2017

VISION OF OUR FOUNDER

H.E. KHALED SEDDIQ AL MUTTAWA CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER ETIHAD MODERN ART GALLERY

We are the generation that witnessed the creation of the union, and we’re proud to have seen the dynamic development and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates since its inception until now.

“We have exciting initiatives and plans coming up for the local art community as we are always searching for something unique so the public can expect surprises.

Etihad Modern Art Gallery hopes that the arts will continue to play a major role in developing the community, supporting cultural heritage and pass to future generations of the United Arab Emirates. This is very important, first for my country, then for my kids and people in general. It’s very important to know who we are and there’s so many things, hidden information, for us to see.

“The works we display show appreciation to the land by those who come and experience the country and its bounty.”

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ART G A L L E RY

ABOUT US In 2016, EMAG’s continued success brought in a respected European curator. Now, EMAG has a new exhibition with a VIP opening every month and importantly, we have extended our connections with respected galleries and institutions in Europe.

In December 2016, EMAG was the first ever privately-funded gallery from the UAE to host a large scale exhibition in Berlin, the art capital of Europe. The ‘Art Nomads: Made in Abu Dhabi’ exhibition announced the arrival of Emirati artists in the international art world with numerous excellent reviews in German and international media, including Harper’s Bazaar magazine.

During 2017, EMAG will continue the promotion of excellent Emirati and UAE-based international artists with a presence in celebrated Art Fairs around the world.

The planned 2017 season of exhibitions will see an even more diverse and prestigious display of new and exciting artists from around the globe and continued international publicity for UAE culture.

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ART G A L L E RY

BEGINNINGS The owner, H.E. Khaled Siddiq Al Mutawaa, envisioned a friendly and versatile art space, that is open to everyone, which encouraged the promotion, discussion and growing appreciation of the burgeoning Emirati art scene.

Opening in 2013, EMAG organised significant art shows and local heritage exhibitions, creating bonds with the international art scene and academic institutions.

We achieved this by inviting international artists to live, teach and create in the UAE, motivating local artists to showcase their work and hosting a wide range of parallel cultural activities like art workshops, poetry nights and music events.

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NOW & INTO THE FUTURE In 2016, EMAG’s continued success brought in a respected European curator. Now, EMAG has a new exhibition with a VIP opening every month and importantly, we have extended our connections with respected galleries and institutions in Europe.

In December 2016, EMAG was the first ever privately-funded gallery from the UAE to host a large scale exhibition in Berlin, the art capital of Europe. The ‘Art Nomads: Made in Abu Dhabi’ exhibition announced the arrival of Emirati artists in the international art world with numerous excellent reviews in German and international media, including Harper’s Bazaar magazine.

During 2017, EMAG will continue the promotion of excellent Emirati and UAE-based international artists with a presence in celebrated Art Fairs around the world.

The planned 2017 season of exhibitions will see an even more diverse and prestigious display of new and exciting artists from around the globe and continued international publicity for UAE culture.

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EMAG’S GOAL The goal of EMAG is a continuous progression of the art scene in Abu Dhabi, as well as promoting Emirati traditions, culture and art to a wider global audience.

We aim to open a dialogue with the public and introduce new cultural concepts, whilst promoting the environmentally-conscious vision of our founder, H.E. Khaled Siddiq Al Mutawaa.

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ART C O N S U LTA N C Y

ART CONSULTANCY SERVICES

PROVIDING COLLECTORS WITH EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT ART • We work with you every step of the way: developing and advising on an artwork concept, selecting and commissioning art, procurement, framing and installation.

• Be it specially commissioned bespoke art, or investment paintings, we acquire the perfect piece, which is not only a valuable investment for the client’s portfolio, but also works in harmony within an interior design concept.

• We source artworks from Emirati and international artists, from both emerging artists and established global masters.

MODERN ART GALLERY 10 LivingETIHAD room with artwork

by Yiannis Roussakis

ART C O N S U LTA N C Y

WHY BUILD A COLLECTION? Primarily, a private collection is to be enjoyed and to enrich the life of the collector. One-of-a-kind art pieces are also an excellent investment.

Additionally, a considered collection protects and progresses the artistic and cultural heritage of a nation.

WHAT SERVICE DO WE PROVIDE? Our professional all-round service ensures complete protection of valuable artwork. We provide all essential documentation, arrange storage, shipping and insurance, as well as fully assisting in framing selection and safeguarding installation.

For the pieces in your collection, we also keep track of relative performance in international auction houses, so that you will be aware of the current estimated value of your investments.

SUPPLYING IMPRESSIVE ART TO HOTELS Hotels need to stand out from the crowd as both business travellers and tourists have increasingly higher and sophisticated demands for their accommodation.

Unique artwork that adorns the walls of a hotel creates an ambience that goes above and beyond ordinary hotel decoration, which results in a pleasurable atmosphere for guests.

Etihad Modern Art Gallery has a wealth of international artists that can supply a broad spectrum of impressive art pieces that will augment and elevate an existing design concept.

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CORPORATE ADVISORY SERVICE Our specialists will undertake rigorous art market research and analyse the best possible asset to further your investments.

This is an essential part of our advisory service which aims to create, establish and then refine a corporation’s collection.

We offer prudent advice for purchases and sales of art for auctions and private sales alike.

EMAG will handle all attributes of due diligence, provenance and authentication so that a corporation can be assured of the legality of their artwork.

Needless to say that we will also take care of all the small details such as framing, hanging, lighting, storage, insurance, so that investment art can simply be enjoyed without any of the hassle of the minutia.

Corporate Art Collections Corporate collections are well-known to be excellent long-term investments, regardless of global economic conditions. A corporation’s brand image will receive a great boost when acknowledged with the high-status of art connoisseur.

Furthermore, a valuable and respected art collection provides fantastic and numerous opportunities for positive publicity and marketing in all forms of media, adding a cultural and human aspect to the company’s image. A visible collection in the workplace can also be the winning factor to attracting highly sought after employees.

ENHANCED GUEST EXPERIENCE Wealthy and discerning hotel guests are increasingly knowledgable and critical regarding contemporary art.

The ideal situation is to complement interior design with imaginative, eye-catching and memorable art, so much so, that hotel customers enquire as to ‘who is the artist?’.

Then a hotelier can rest assured that their investment in quality art has paid off and fulfilled its primary role of creating an enhanced guest experience.

The EMAG specialist has worked hand-in-hand with new-build hotels, prior to opening, to supply hundreds of pieces of art that elevate an ‘off-plan’ concept that ensured a magnificent grand opening.

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REPRESENTING A RT I S T S

ABDUL QADER AL RAIS

MU’ATASIM AL KUBAISY

Painter from United Arab Emirates

Painter and Sculptor from Iraq

TALA ATROUNI

KHULOOD AL JABRI

Painter from Lebanon

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EXHIBITIONS

LUSCIOUS GROUP EXHIBITION

TRAVELLING LIGHT

10th - 27th April 2017

Clara Almeida Baudot | Mioara Corozel Cherki | Bénédicte Gimonnet |Nathalie Guéna | Isabelle RiouTeisseire | Karine Roche | Annabelle Smith Bigno

Dr. Najjat Makki | Khulood Al Jabri | Tala Hammoud Atrouni | Amélie Ducommun | Lama Al Rommo

8th - 27th March 2017

SONGS FOR EVERYONE

VISIONS OF THE FUTURE

7th Feb - 01st March 2017

1st - 14th December 2016

Yiannis Roussakis

45 Artists across UAE

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EXHIBITIONS

KOJI YOSHIOKA AND JAPANESE ANIMATION CELS

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

3rd - 24th Nov 2016

Wednesday Group Photographers International

3rd - 27th October 2016

Koji Yoshioka and Japanesse Animation Cels

WORDS ARE RAIN THAT GROWS FLOWER 5th September 2016

Hassan Masoudy | Wissam Shawkat | Zaid Al Adhami | Abdul Razak Al Mahmood | Ahmed Al Hawwary | Momen El Sharkawy | Mohammed Adeeb | Khulood Al Kubaisy | Uday Al Araji

ART SOUQ 2016

20th June - September 2016

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EXHIBITIONS

AL RAIS ART 2nd May 2016 AbdulQader Al Rais Sumaya Al Rais Musab Al Rais

THE MILLION STREET 17th - 31th March 2016 Yiannis Roussakis

MADE IN HUNGRY 20th February - 5th March 2016 Hungarian Artists

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THE FUTURE IS IN THEIR HANDS 5th - 18th June 2016 Students across Abu Dhabi

EXHIBITIONS

44 UAE NATIONAL DAY CARNIVAL

JAPANESE ANIMATION CELS

1st December 2015

1st - 30th Nov 2015

UAE Artists

Leiji Matsumoto | Osamu Tezuka | Japanese Animation Cels

SUMMER WIND ART EXHIBITION

ART SOUQ 2015

17th August, 2015

21st June 2015

Khaled Al Najjad , Svilen Petrov , Yiannis Roussakis

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AFFILIATIONS A RT H O U S E C A F É

ART HOUSE CAFE Art House Café is a unique artistic concept café where all the furniture is made into beautiful art from waste materials. Located within the Etihad Modern Art Gallery, the Art House Café is an artistic hub that exemplifies Abu Dhabi’s vision for nurturing a cultural and artistic environment. The Art House Café is the perfect spot to grab your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with friends or co-workers, or relax with a cup of tea. The Café is a great platform for emerging local artists to showcase their work and is the ultimate intimate venue for local musicians to perform.

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AFFILIATIONS E T I H A D A N T I Q U E S G A L L E RY

ETIHAD ANTIQUES GALLERY Etihad Antiques Gallery was established by Khaled Seddiq Al Mutawaa and Mohamed Khalil Ibrahim as a cultural, social, and commercial hub for enthusiasts of Arab, Islamic, Western, African, Orientalist antiques such as paintings, bronze sculptures and artifacts, pottery, and woodworks.

In line with Abu Dhabi’s strategic plan to highlight the emirate as a deep rooted cultural centre, under the sponsorship of the UAE President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H.H. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Etihad Antiques Gallery hold to great regard the words of the late founder H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “He who does not have gratitude to the past, has no place in the present.”

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AFFILIATIONS E M I R AT E S R E D C R E S C E N T

EMIRATES RED CRESCENT PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Our team at Etihad Modern Art Gallery has been commissioned to design, develop, and manage the Emirates Red Crescent Merchandise. Proceeds from sale of merchandise goes back to help Emirates Red Crescent in their relief activities.

The Red Crescent in Abu Dhabi works to support the official authorities in peacetime and wartime, in accordance with the provisions of Article (26) of the First Geneva Convention of 1949.

In Peacetime: Organizing awareness programs, first aid, protection and control the epidemics, take attention to the social issues and providing various humanitarian assistance for vulnerable, needy people and victims of accidents and disasters.

In Wartime : Transferring and treating the wounded and assist prisoners in the scope of the Geneva Conventions. Provide first aid and relief to the victims. Protection of civilians and sheltering the displaced and homeless. Search for missing persons’ and reunion the separated families.

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AFFILIATIONS S H E I K H Z AY E D G R A N D M O S Q U E C E N T E R

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE CENTER Etihad Modern Art Gallery has been awarded management of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Shop.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) was established by decree number 18 year 2008 issued by HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs, in 2008 and it’s amendment number 7 year 2012.

According to the decree, the SZGMC aims to: 1. Emphasize on the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s noble deeds and contributions to humanity, in a way that commemorates his legacy and memory.

2. Cooperating with research centers as well as religious, educational and cultural institutions 3. Enhance cross cultural communication and introduce the Center as a cultural tourism destination.

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PARTNERS

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GALLERY L O C AT I O N

Etihad Modern Art Gallery Ba te e n Ar e a , Vi l l a 1 5 , A l H u w e l a t S t r e e t A b u D h a b i , U A E Phone: +971 2 621 0145 E m a i l : o ff i c e @ e t i h a d m o d e r n a r t . c o m P. O . B o x 6 2 2 2 6 Abu Dhabi, UAE

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