The Farjam Collection:
Dialogues across Fourteen Centuries of Middle Eastern and Global Art
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“British Museum Hosts Book Launch of Masterpieces of the Farjam Collection: A New Resource for Islamic and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art”
On October 28th, the British Museum hosted the book launch of Masterpieces of The Farjam Collection of Islamic, and Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art. Comprising over 5,000 artworks, this unique Collection which spans vast geographies and a time span over many centuries, has to date been mostly known only to the cognoscenti. Now with…
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New Fellowship Established in Honor of Tarek Al-Ghoussein
Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 22, 2024: With generous support from the Farjam Foundation, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established a new fellowship in honor of the late Tarek Al-Ghoussein, professor of visual arts and first program director of the Master of Fine Arts program at NYUAD. The Fellowship will be awarded every academic year to an…
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Farjam Foundation’s Participation in LACMA’s Ongoing Exhibition: “Dining with the Sultan: The Fine Art of Feasting”
We are delighted to announce that the Farjam Foundation is proudly participating in the ongoing exhibition at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), curated by Linda Komaroff, where we have loaned six remarkable artworks from our collection. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to showcase the rich heritage of Islamic…
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“Exploring Contemporary Middle Eastern Art: The Farjam Collection at The Arts Club Dubai”
The Arts Club Dubai is currently hosting “Contemporary Middle East: Selections from the Farjam Collection.” This exclusive exhibition, accessible to Art Club members, showcases contemporary Middle Eastern artists. Curated by Amelie von Wedel and Pernilla Holmes, it features works by Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Farhad Moshiri, and more. The Arts Club Dubai, a hub…
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Experiencing the Aromatic Artistry of the East: ‘Rose’ by Lara Baladi at the ‘Parfums d’Orient’ Exhibition
The Farjam Foundation is proud to participate in the prestigious “Parfums d’Orient” exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA), set to take place from October 2023 through January 2024. We are delighted to contribute “Rose” by the distinguished artist Lara Baladi, a piece that significantly aligns with the exhibition’s theme and underscores our dedication…
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Explore the Artistic Journey of Hashel Al Lamki at the Abu Dhabi Art Gateway Exhibition
We are immensely proud to be part of the annual Abu Dhabi Art Gateway Exhibition, a platform that celebrates both local and international artists through their unique artistic narratives. This year’s exhibition is curated by the esteemed Dr. Venetia Porter and features a special focus on Emirati painter and multi-disciplinary artist Hashel Al Lamki. In…
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