ARABIC ART CENTRE


This is an originative unique rafter that links the Arabic civilization with the world. It gives great importance to perfection of fine arts and Arabic visual culture of both present and past. It focuses on the empirical aspects of fine arts, the enhancing methods and tools of research in the contemporary art, and publicizing plastic art in and out the pan Arab world by the diffusion of these various forms of arts through the artistic and cultural exchange programme, through publications, conferences, symposiums and through participations in the international exhibitions and festivals.

Moreover, its remarkable support to the artistic process is clearly visible through critique and studies and through the exchange of experience with other similar international art centers. The emphasize is given to the Arabic inventor's real and effective role in the international artistic briskness and the human's aesthetical achievement.

The Center was established in Sharjah in April 2000 to co-ordinate the efforts among the artistic organs in the local, Arabic and international framework. The Center works according to plans, formulating the programmes and activities in relation to research shows, documentation, or production of visual cultural programmes.

The center publishes a magazine that focuses on both visual culture and issues of contemporary plastic art and endeavors to produce TV programs and films known as the Arabic art and innovators issues. Beside this the center also attempts assigning series of annual awards and international competitions.

 

 

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