UAE | Heritage and Culture
Al Qasba showcases works of Mattiussi
Al Qasba is hosting an outdoor art exhibition with 13 works by contemporary Italian artist Roberta Mattiussi. The show will run until January 22, next to Shababeek Restaurant.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:47 January 9, 2009
Sharjah: Al Qasba is hosting an outdoor art exhibition with 13 works by contemporary Italian artist Roberta Mattiussi. The show will run until January 22, next to Shababeek Restaurant.
Dina Al Nakhi, events manager at Al Qasba Development Authority said, "Al Qasba has always played a pivotal role in exchanging cultures and arts between countries to facilitate better understanding among people."
She added through such events as the Italian Art Exhibition - and a number of other unique exhibitions held through the year - people want to create not only an interesting event for art aficionados, but also a cultural experience for visitors.
'Art of possession'
"Portraying the art of expression, this exhibition also aims to renew and promote Italian Contemporary Art and facilitate dialogue between the UAE and Italian culture," she said.
The exhibition showcases portraits of women positioned in a symbolic atmosphere.
With a degree in Politics Science and a keen interest in branches of philosophy, art and psychology, Mattiussi's works are influenced by her interest in ancient and modern semiology.
Her portraits of women often contain a symbolic surrealism with informal references. Her work is described as modern art at its best.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Shaikh Saud Bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Urban Planning Board.
Also present were Abdullah Al Owais, general manager, Department of Culture and Information in Sharjah, and Marwan Al Sarkal, CEO, Al Qasba Development Authority, and other officials.
Share this article
More from UAE Heritage & Culture
More from UAE
Popular in UAE
-
Your pictures
Readers' pictures
A Selection of the best Gulf News reader pictures this week
Latest news
- Safe ways of handling medical waste discussed
- Emirati students to be chosen for German internship
- Public urged to ensure food safety
- Residency section clears 6,000 cases
- Residents opt for other gifts as gold soars
- UAE residents spend hours trying to cross into Oman
- Traditional theme at Etihad celebrations
- Dubai in for breezy conditions
- The true meaning of festival of sacrifice
- Maguindanao massacre victims remembered
- School buses must do safe drop-offs
- Mohammad endorses Watani campaign
- Rulers exchange Eid greetings
- Plan to make you reach for the book
- The last strand could count in time
Community Reports
-
School buses must do safe drop-offs
Some bus drivers let students off at the wrong side of the road
-
Munching on a health hazard
Residents must be careful about consuming snacks and sandwiches prepared along the roadside as they attract dirt and bacteria
-
Faded signage fails to guide visitors
Reader seeks better upkeep of signboards in green areas
-
Noise pollution must be regulated
Residents are finding it difficult to sleep well at night owing to ongoing construction work
