Jameel Center for Contemporary Arts presents an exhibition of Jameel Arts Prize exhibitors. This is a joint project with the famous London Museum of Victoria and Albert (V&A). Every 2 years, the award is given to artists in whose work the culture of Islam is reflected.
The Jameel Arts Center is aesthetically attractive on its own. Located opposite the Palazzo Versace, at the water's edge, he acts as a visual antagonist to a richly decorated neighbor. Minimalism in architectural and interior solutions, brought to asceticism, discreet but expressive artistry, which is enough to have only concise color and clear geometry in the allies - the Jameel Arts Center itself as the embodiment of modern art, harmoniously woven into the landscape.
Installation view of Jameel Prize 5 at Jameel Arts Center, Dubai. Courtesy of Art Jameel, Photo by Dani Baptista
Jameel Prize is held for the fifth time. The exhibition was opened in the personal presence of Nura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Nicholas Coleridge, Chairman of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), and Fadi Mohammed Jamil, President of Art Jameel.
From Left - Antonia Carver, Director Art Jameel; Fady Mohammed Jameel, President Art Jameel; HE Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development; HE Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Minister of State; Nicholas Coleridge CBE, Chairman of the V&A
Founded in 2009, the Jameel Prize is awarded to artists and designers whose work is inspired by Muslim traditions and the visual culture of Islam. Over a 10-year history, more than a thousand artists from 40 countries became nominees.
Naqsh collection
Jameel Prize 5 presents current prize winners - a joint project of Iraqi artist Mehdi Mutashar and Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum. You can also get acquainted with the works of artists who were shortlisted this year: Iranian artist Camruz Aram; architectural duo Naqsh; artist from Iraq High Qahraman; Pakistani artist Wardha Shabbir. Hala Kayksou is a fashion designer from Bahrain. Younes Ramoun is a Moroccan artist who creates multimedia projects.
Younes rahmoun
The shortlisted Jameel Prize this time was diverse, including for the first time including, for example, architecture as one of the disciplines. The source of inspiration for artists was Islamic culture in all its manifestations - from calligraphy to patterns embroidered on scarves.
The jury included experts from around the world, among them the director of the V&A Museum, the director of the Cornell University Institute from New York; Director of Programs at the Museum of Modern Art in Toronto, as well as professional art historians and artists.
