Nja Mahdaoui Collaborates with Emirati Artists at Christie's Dubai
In April 2012, Tunisian artist Nja Mahdaoui, in the presence of UAE Minister of Culture Abdulrahman Al-Owais, created a live artwork with four young Emirati artists at Christie's Dubai. The collaborators were Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, Zeinab Al-Hashemi (all from Ara Gallery), and Faiza Mobarak. Proceeds from the sale benefited the Noor Dubai Foundation.
Key facts
- Nja Mahdaoui is a Tunisian artist.
- The event took place at Christie's Dubai in April 2012.
- Abdulrahman Al-Owais, UAE Minister of Culture, was present.
- Four Emirati artists participated: Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, Zeinab Al-Hashemi, Faiza Mobarak.
- Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, and Zeinab Al-Hashemi are represented by Ara Gallery.
- Proceeds from the sale went to Noor Dubai Foundation.
- The artwork was created live in front of an audience.
Entities
Artists
- Nja Mahdaoui
- Khawla Al-Marri
- Shamma Al-Amri
- Zeinab Al-Hashemi
- Faiza Mobarak
Institutions
- Christie's Dubai
- Ara Gallery
- Noor Dubai Foundation
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates