Comments on: 16th Century Venetian Palazzo/21st Century Saudi Exhibition

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By: Abdul Rahman

Abdul Rahman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:15:04 +0000

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By: Almas

Almas — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:41:01 +0000

There are definitely so many impressive exhibitions in the Venice at the moment. I think displays of the Middle East have been interesting to say the least. Edge of Arabia was a fantastic, authentic and honest show. With regard to the BBC article, as a fan of the emerging artists of the UAE, I was disappointed in the pavilion and platform that far from did justice to the artwork and artists working at the grassroots of the Gulf. The confidence Edge of Arabia showed by simply displaying the artwork and showcasing its artists [as opposed to abstract interpretations of a country] was refreshing to see. Ahmed Mater I noticed was an artist featured in the ADACH platform and I watched through the entire interview which was fantastic as it really brought his work to life when I saw it first hand in Edge of Arabia. The themes and selected work was powerful and emotive and I salute the curators for this wonderful display of Arabian culture in the heart of Venice.

By: turki al saud

turki al saud — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:37:49 +0000

Indeed one can only echo the voices confirming the strength edge of Arabia artists exhibited, held in palazzo Contarini Dal Zaffo are some of many treasures the mystic Saudi kingdom holds its only a shame this exhibition is running for such a short time! Magnificent….

By: anne-sofie stapleton

anne-sofie stapleton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:21:55 +0000

I feel so honoured and privileged to be part of the Edge of Arabia Team. There is a quiet feeling of excitement and promise as soon as you enter the ground floor of Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo Polignac. Visitor after visitor leave saying the exhibition makes them feel good and even moved. There are no harsh hints of conflicts or oppression, nobody trying to prove a point. This is art showing the individual artist’s thoughts and visions. Art can cross all borders and this exhibition will surprise many preconceived minds!
Many congratulations to Stephen, Ahmed and Abdulnasser and of course the other artists and the Offscreen Team.