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Al Bastakiya Art Fair
Now in its third year, Al BASTAKIYA ART FAIR (BAF) will take place in the houses of Bastakiya, the historic area of Dubai, 15 - 22 March 2009 and from 9am to 8pm daily. BAF 2009 is an independent fringe art fair which focuses international attention on Dubai’s art and cultural agenda and is organized by XVA Gallery. BAF 2009 runs parallel to Art Dubai and Sharjah Biennial 09, and in the best tradition of all things fringe, provides a platform for young, innovative and emerging artistic talent. The fair opens up the unique environment of Bastakiya to contemporary art. Involving international, regional and local galleries, artists and curators, the program of events will include a vernissage, daily exhibitions and lectures.Al BASTAKIYA ART FAIR 2009
Now in its third year, Al BASTAKIYA ART FAIR (BAF) will take place in the houses of Bastakiya, the historic area of Dubai, 15 - 22 March 2009 and from 9am to 8pm daily. BAF 2009 is an independent fringe art fair which focuses international attention on Dubai’s art and cultural agenda and is organized by XVA Gallery. BAF 2009 runs parallel to Art Dubai and Sharjah Biennial 09, and in the best tradition of all things fringe, provides a platform for young, innovative and emerging artistic talent. The fair opens up the unique environment of Bastakiya to contemporary art. Involving international, regional and local galleries, artists and curators, the program of events will include a vernissage, daily exhibitions and lectures.
Like many other organisations in recent months, BAF 2009 has been affected by international economic challenges when promised sponsorship for the fair didn’t come through. But in the best tradition of all things ‘fringe’ Bastakiya Art Fair has become more of a collaborative effort than ever before, with the entire regional arts community pledging their support and pitching in with entrepreneurial and creative energy to make sure that this integral part of the Middle East’s arts scene, continues for 2009.
For more information logon to: http://www.baf.ae/about.html
Email: emily@xvagallery.com
Website: http://www.baf.ae
