So, it seems that that Art Dubai was a success almost despite itself. The Guardian sent across a correspondent to cover it. This could very easily have become a cliched piece about the lack of bravery and commericalism that represented the Souk Madinat expo bit of Art Dubai, but is instead a surprisingly well-researched, naunced [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Art Bus’
The Guardian covers Art Dubai!
Posted: 23/03/2010 in Life & StyleTags: Art Bus, Art Dubai, Guardian, Hetal Pawani, Jam Jar, James Westcott
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Art – expression or economics? (Emirates Biz 24/7)
Posted: 21/03/2010 in Life & Style, Other inanitiesTags: Al Quoz, Art Bus, Art Dubai, Art in the City, Art Shack, Batakiya, DIFC, Hunar Gallery, Jam Jar, Majlis, Souk Madinat
The article in all its newpapery glory can be found at: http://twurl.nl/d7587b There is a curious contradiction inherent in art: it is a commercial commodity as well as a form of pure expression. But not simultaneously. Though the Damien Hirsts of the world may disagree, economics and expression remain uneasy bedfellows. So it was with [...]
