SWISS ART GATE UAE

Swiss Days Dubai 2012 - and win 2 complimentary SWISS tickets to Switzerland

Thursday, 2 February, 8 pm, Duo Fullhouse, Action Comedy
Saturday, 4 February, 8 pm, Phenomen, Voci d Oro, 4 Tenors

The Consulate General of Switzerland and Swiss Art Gate UAE have the pleasure to announce the ZURICH presents Swiss Days Dubai 2012, the fourth in a series that started in 2009. The event has established itself as an important date in the Dubai cultural calendar as a Swiss Show, attracting large numbers interested in enjoying a quality cultural event. The program for 2012 includes an action comedy show with Duo Fullhouse on 2nd February, with two artists, and the breathtaking Tenor Quartett Phenomen, who rose to fame after their popularity as finalists in a talent show on Swiss Television early 2011, on 4th February 2012. The performances will take place in DUCTAC Theatre, Mall of the Emirates on Thursday and Saturday evening. The doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. During the two day event Swiss International Airlines offers the raffle draw with complimentary roundtrip tickets to Switzerland for two persons.
Tickets: AED 100 and AED 50 (12 to 16 years) .
INFO: www.swissartgateuae.com/e_events.asp

Emirati artists to celebrate UAE National Day in Montenegro

40 Years, Spirit of the Union - Jewels of the Emirates in Montenegro
Under the patronage of H.E. Hafsa Al Ulama, Ambassador of the UAE to Montenegro

On the occasion of the 40th National Day Anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, the UAE Embassy to Montenegro, under the patronage of H.E. Hafsa Al Ulama, Ambassador of the UAE to Montenegro, in collaboration with Swiss Art Gate UAE presents the event celebration in the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica. The celebration will consist of an art exhibition Jewels of the Emirates, which will include the artwork of four distinguished Emirati artists, a concert featuring three Emirati musicians, and a photo exhibition about the heritage, landmarks and architecture of The United Arab Emirates.

2nd December 2011, Theater of Podgorica, Jewels of the Emirates, with Mohammed Al Qassab, Khaled Al Banna, Muna Al Khajah, Nasir Nasrallah. Concert with Emirati musicians, Saif Al Jahoury, piano, Ahmed Al Mansouri, oud, Abdullah Al Shaer, violin.

3-6 December 2011, Delta City, Jewels of the Emirates, with Mohammed Al Qassab, Khaled Al Banna, Muna Al Khajah, Nasir Nasrallah. Concert with Emirati musicians, Saif Al Jahoury, piano, Ahmed Al Mansouri, oud, Abdullah Al Shaer, violin.

For more information please contact Kurt Blum kblum add swissartgateuae.com 00971 50 225 1783 or in Montenegro 0038 2677 43 698 .
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40 Years of Achievements - Photos by Ahmad Junaidi

Under the patronage of H.E. Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba
The Roots of success - 40 Years of Achievements
Photo exhibition with photos by Ahmad Junaidi

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi

Born in 1941 in Nablus, Palestine, Ahmad Junaidi presents the beauty of UAE to the rest of the world within its peoples honesty and simplicity of living.

Ahmad Junaidi, graduate of Agfa-Gevaert School in Antwerp- Belgium in Photography, is a professional photographer who came to Abu Dhabi in 1968 when there were no high buildings or vast developments in the city. His passion was to document images of everyday life, which later, he could share with his family at his home country. Pursuing his dream, he managed to open in 1972 the first colour studio in Abu Dhabi called Alwan (meaning colours), dealing mainly with the private and government sectors.

Moreover, he became one of the few fortunate photographers of that time to present the beauty of the UAE culture and traditions to foreigners on prints. He documented Bedouins life, Fishermen life, Falconry life, Camel Races, UAE Forts and Mosques, Landmarks and Local Celebrations, careful to seek citizens permission to be photographed. He was also one of the few photographers to take photos of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan peace may be upon his soul. Today, Ahmad Junaidi shares a glance of the roots of the nations success to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the United Arab Emirates.

Exhibition opening: Monday, 28 November, 2011, 6.30 pm
Exhibition runs until 20 December 2011 .
INFO: www.swissartgateuae.com/swiss.asp

Organicus Mundus , A Spectrum of Colors - Benedicte Gimonnet

With a particular interest in the aesthetics of the sublime and in making processes, Benedicte Gimonnet started to work in London with a large variety of techniques and materials. She created her own pictorial world drawing inspiration from her journeys and personal memories. Her work is concerned with abstract organic forms using a colorful and contrasted palette, achieving a sense of luminosity and illusion of space.
A number of Benedicte Gimonnets paintings have been acquired by private collectors and firms across the world. Her work has been showcased on an international level and lately at the UAE Ministry of Culture.

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Organicus Mundus, A Spectrum of Colors

Under the patronage of H.E. Alain Azouaou, Ambassador of France to the UAE
Presented by Swiss Art Gate UAE

Opening reception: Monday, 31 October 2011, 6.30 - 9 pm
Art Exhibition runs until 19 November 2011.
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INFO: www.swissartgateuae.com/e_arts.asp

The Magic Lantern at Abu Dhabi Film Festival

Abu Dhabi Film Festival collaborates with Swiss Art Gate UAE and its Magic Lantern Film Club to screen a timeless Laurel & Hardy program, paired with fascinating insights into cinematic development over the last century. The comedic brilliance of this trio will delight children between the ages of 6 and 12.

Show
Saturday, 22 October 2011, 4 - 6 pm, VOX Cinemas, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi

Tickets for the show: www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae EN Program

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INFO: www.magiclantern.ae

Festival of films for children: Nov 2011-April 2012 - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

The Magic Lantern, a film club for children 6 to 12 years of age, under the patronage of UNESCO (Swiss commission) and the Swiss Embassy, is going to establish a festival of films from November 2011 to April 2011 in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai with 18 screenings.
The Magic Lantern gives the pleasure of watching the greatest films in a real cinema atmosphere rather than watching it on a small TV screen while sitting on your home couch.

Swiss Art Gate UAE the presenter of this educational and entertaining film festival is proud to announce the official launch in 3 cities from November 2011 to April 2012.

The film club will start in VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai on Saturday, 5 November 2011, 4 pm, in VOX Cinemas, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 12 November 2011, 4 pm and Grand Cineplex Cinema, Al Ain Mall, Al Ain on Saturday, 19 November 2011, 4 pm. During six months, the branch of the acclaimed Swiss Association of The Magic Lantern will show films that makes children laugh and dream.

Once a month, children will gather to discover the wonders of cinema through a wide selection of new films and older classics from all around the world. Before each film session, the parents will get a magazine, sent by email, with pictures of the film and background information in English and Arabic. Once the children arrive in the cinema, they are welcomed by a presenter, an actor and a special guest. Normally the interactive stage show lasts around 15 minutes, before screening the film. Children can answer questions, watch a scene of the film, and always they are made attentive to the rules how to behave in the cinema.

The Magic Lantern is going to show films, mostly in original language with English subtitles and comments by a presenter during the screening, with the maxim Quality films for quality spectators and the children learn how to watch films, in presence of a scholar and an animator.

For member cards, please visit the website: www.magiclantern.ae

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INFO: www.magiclantern.ae

CROSSROADS #3 - The Yas Hotel

CROSSROADS is a series of art exhibitions at The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, initiated and organized by Swiss Art Gate UAE and in collaboration with The Yas Hotel. The opening of the art exhibition CROSSROADS 3, The Beauty of Heritage, will take place on Saturday, 10 September 2011, 18.00 h at the Light Box, Marina Wing Lobby together with the artist, Abdul Rauf Khalfan.

Abdul Rauf Khalfan draws images from his mind and his dreams. His art becomes his means of expression where he gets inspired by challenges in life which drive him to portray his emotions through his paintings. That dream of the woman collecting sea shells at the beach not only led him to use oil paint but also rendered the female a key figure in his work. However, the subject matter of his paintings concentrated on the traditions and symbols of the Emirati culture, portrayed through its distinct architectural heritage, its natural environment of palms, flowers and birds and the familiar day-to-day objects such as the traditional Emirati coffeepot. His style is marked by simplifying the objects he sees, hence, they appear as pictograms, symbols or signs. In his paintings there are predominantly three main elements within three rectangles: a man, a girl and a bird. .
INFO: www.swissartgateuae.com/swiss.asp

AAYAAT - Calligraphy exhibition in Park Hyatt Dubai

Swiss Art Gate UAE is proud to present AAYAAT, a calligraphy exhibition taking place during the Holy month of Ramadan in Park Hyatt Dubai at the Creek Ballroom foyer. The exhibition features the highly acclaimed Narjes Noureddine, Husam Ahmed, and Khaled Mahmoud Nafeesi, and is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm throughout the Holy month.

For more information please contact Kurt Blum, 00971 50 225 1783, kblum@swissartgateuae.com or May Karam, 00971 56 6966 601, mkaram@swissartgateuae.com .
INFO: www.swissartgateuae.com/swiss.asp

Colors of the Emirates - Art Exhibition in Lausanne and Montreux

The art exhibition COLORS OF THE EMIRATES, presented by Swiss Art Gate UAE, is a selection of four young emerging artists from the United Arab Emirates, each represented with three artworks, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development of the United Arab Emirates, and in co-operation with the Emirates Fine Arts Society and Muna Abdulqader Al Ali, Khaled Al Banna, Nasir Nasrallah, Ahmed Sharif.

Inauguration of the art exhibition COLORS OF THE EMIRATES:
Thursday, 23 June, 2011, 19:15 h, Hotel Beau Rivage, Lausanne

Friday, 24 June, 2011, 18:30 h, Plexus Art Gallery, Clarens/Montreux. The exhibition is open to the public from Thursday to Sunday, 14:00-18:00 h. For information please call +41 79 449 9193 .
INFO: http://www.swissartgateuae.com/swiss.asp

Photo Exhibition about Late Sheikh Zayed in Switzerland

The Emirati-Swiss Friendship Forum and Swiss Art Gate UAE are going to show a selection of photos about Late Sheikh Zayed, the first president of the United Arab Emirates, who visited Switzerland on various occasions between 1971 and 2004. The photo exhibition, curated by Kurt Blum, with the title Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the UAE, in Switzerland, Through the lens of Noor Ali Rashid, The Royal Photographer.

Noor Ali Rashid accompanied Sheikh Zayed on many of his earlier trips to Switzerland and his close relationship with the Royal family allowed him to not only capture a unique perspective of Sheikh Zayed as a great leader of the nation, but record him as a man of great traditional values who lived a full life surrounded with love of his family and friends. Memories of trips abroad with Sheikh Zayed, such as those to Switzerland that are shown throughout this exhibition, remained etched in Noor Ali Rashid's mind and heart until the last moments of his life.

Sponsored by Falcon Private Bank, Merck-Serono, IeBQ

Inauguration of the photo exhibition: Thursday, 23 June, 2011, 19:00 h, Hotel Beau Rivage, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Geneva: 30 June until 14 July, 2011. Hotel Four Seasons, Petite Mont Blanc, Geneva. The exhibition is open to the public - please contact the concierge at the hotel entrance or call +41 79 449 9193.
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40 Years of Elegance Emirati Style by Mona Al Mansouri

The top Emirati designer, Mona Al Mansouri, will unveil a stunning collection of 25 dresses of the last 40 years of fashion of the United Arab Emirates, on the theme of 40 YEARS OF ELEGANCE EMIRATI STYLE. Mona Al Mansouri has earned both, international recognition and admiration. She is a renowned designer and her designs are regularly seen on shaikhas, wives of ambassadors and local TV presenters, and her collection is also sold in Switzerland and Italy.
Mona Al Mansouri, being the first designer in the world using Arab and international fashion and platforms to deliver social, political and environmental messages, the French Magazine, L Officiel, selected her as the most influential designer in the Middle East.

Fashion show by Mona Al Mansouri, 40 Years of Elegance Emirati Style: Thursday, 23 June, 2011, 20:45 h, Hotel Beau Rivage, Lausanne, Switzerland, Sandoz Ballroom.
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Fatma Lootah, Musab Al Rais @ Yas Hotel

Crossroads is a series of art exhibitions at The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, initiated and organized by Swiss Art Gate UAE and in collaboration with The Yas Hotel. The opening of the art exhibition Colors of Extravagance will take place on Thursday, 16th of June 2011, 18:30 h at the Light Box, Marina Wing Lobby together with the artist.
The aim of the art displayed at The Yas Hotel is to make art accessible for everyone who walks into a public place, and to showcase the work of Emirati and resident artists. The second exhibition of CROSSROADS NO2, Colors of Extravagance shows the artwork of the established Emirati artist Fatma Lootah, who lives in Italy, and the young emerging artist Musab Abdul Qader Al Rais, Dubai.

Fatma Lootahs latest artwork is a mixture of the fire of love and her Arabic roots. The harmoniously blended colors reveal the boldness of the pleasure of living and creating.

Musab Al Rais uses colorful strong strokes in his latest work. In his paintings the viewer can see charismatic and symbolic colors of nature in a hidden mural of the brightness of the sun, the hues of the skies, the strength of wind and the roughness of seas.

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Emirati Artist Abdulziz Al Fadli at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi

Swiss Art Gate UAE together with Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana present the art exbhibition SYMPHONY OF LETTERS AND COLORS by Emirati artist Abdulaziz Al Fadli.

Abdul Aziz Al Fadli is an artist and calligrapher from Abu Dhabi. Influenced since childhood by great Arab and Turkish calligraphers and renowned painters, he developed a genuine classical artistic style rich in structures and colors. However, Al Fadli went far beyond that, he enriched his talent with studies and analysis of the Arabic calligraphy and by understanding its secrets through imitation, practice and interaction with calligraphers. Thus Al-Fadli shaped his talent and developed an individual style that may sometimes seem unconventional, yet conserving common rules, namely those which are theme-selective.

His approach gave his paintings a touch of beauty and innovation. Al Fadli also enriched his talent and broke new ground thanks to his educational background. He is a researcher in Islamic social and philosophical heritage, a poet and a writer. He has studied music and photography and has worked in theater for many years. In recent years Al Fadli has traveled a lot to Arab and Western countries.
His artistic talent thus became an innovative scientific and artistic combination manifested in his unique paintings which seem more like a symphony or a poem honoring the Great Arabic letter.
Throughout his short career in the field of art, he participated in many exhibitions locally and abroad.
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Emirates Palace, Mezzaluna - Lisa Mounteer-Watson

Lisa Mounteer Watson is Californian, but has lived abroad for the last 20 years. She majored in Fine Arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1980. After living in the UK and Belgium for twelve years, she moved to the Middle East in 2002 and lived in Oman, Qatar and now Abu Dhabi. The Middle East inspired her to return to her passion for painting.
She was also chosen by the NY Times magazine to design their logo for the NewYorkTimes Qatar magazine. This has been exhibited in The Doha Pearl and other local venues. Lisa has sold paintings all over the world. In the Middle East her work has been shown in the Bait Muzna Gallery in Oman and at the Ritz Carlton Doha.
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Swiss Days Dubai 2011 - Rigolo, Swiss Nouveau Cirque - 5 Febr

Saturday, 5 February 2011, 8 pm, doors open 7 pm
Centerpoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates, 2nd floor, orange parking

Rigolo conjures up, with a sensual mix of dance, acrobatics, music and art, an archaic imagery on stage. A fascinating dimension of oscillation, rotation and spectacular show - magical, poetical, breathtaking, magnificent!
Drawing on the best of Nouveau Cirque tradition, young Rigolo artists portray the stages of human evolvement. The show is a sensuous, poetic blend of dance, juggling, acrobatics, theatre and object art. Ravishing music and exotic costumes are as much part of the production. Immerse yourself in a world of archaic images.

Jonas Althaus is going to show a performance prior to the stage show of Rigolo in the entrance area of DUCTAC. Balls and Tones - a contemporary juggling act with dance and electronic live music. The artist dances, juggles and generates his own music in real-time.

Book your tickets with credit card here: www.swissartgateuae.com/e_events.asp .
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Swiss Days Dubai 2011 - Duo SchlagArt & Dubai Drums, 4 Febr

Friday, 4 February 2011, 8 pm, doors open 7 pm
Centerpoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates, 2nd floor, orange parking

The internationally successful drummer duo, Raphael Christen and Klaus Schwaerzler, produce spectacular music together including classical compositions from Bach to Zivkovic and also resonating melodies of composers like Rimsky-Korsakov, Debussy, Chopin, etc. During the first part of the concert the musicians perform classical compositions, in the second part they play together with Dubai Drums.

Raphael Christen (born 1969 in Lucerne) is considered one of the most versatile Marimbists. His musicality and stupendous technique know no boundaries, even in his work with varied artists and formations. He completed his training with lessons with the world famous Marimbiste Keiko Abe at the Toho School of Music in Tokyo. He has played at several chamber music and also solo concerts. Raphael Christen is a Professor for Marimbaphone and Vibraphone at the Zurich School of Arts.

Klaus Schwaerzler (born 1973), a percussionist, is considered one of the most interesting personalities of his generation. His exceptional musicality, brilliant technique and confidence in style mark his performance. He had already received several awards during his student days at the Richard Strauss Conservatoire and at the Munich University for Music and Theatre where he trained with Dr Peter Sadlo. He won the first prize at a competition of the Conservatoire within Germany and received a state grant for young artist in Bavaria for his extraordinary achievements at a very young age.

Klaus Schwaerzler has, in the past years, worked and performed with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, with the Bavarian State Orchestra, the North German Radio Orchestra, with the Munich Symphonica,as solo drummer at the Zurich Opera and in the well known Tonhalle Orchestra, Zurich.

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Swiss Days Dubai 2011 - Frank Baumann - Comedy in German, 3 Febr

Saturday, 5 February 2011, 8 pm, doors open 7 pm
Centerpoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates, 2nd floor, orange parking

Frank Baumann (born 1957) is a scriptwriter and TV-producer. Together with his wife Gabriella Baumann von Arx, he runs Woerterseh GmbH, which communicates and inspires in developing TV-Formats and publishing books.
From 1996 until mid 2000, he became popular on Swiss television for his media satire show VENTIL. He has compered several shows on Swiss and German TV and has been the artistic director of the Arosa Humour Festival since 2008. Well know as presenter of EIN FISCH FUER 2 on 3SAT, the German TV channel.

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The Magic Lantern - film club for children

The Magic Lantern is a film club unlike any other for children aged 6 to 11; it aims to inform about the wonder and beauty of cinema in a fun and imaginative manner. Each session begins with a small stage show combining elements of comedy and drama, which helps children to understand the films that follow by explaining key elements of the history, genres and techniques of cinema. The specially chosen films include classics of all periods from all over the world and of all genres.
The films are grouped into themes that will make the children laugh, dream, feel sad and even a little bit scared!
The Magic Lantern sessions are normally only for children. Although parents are not allowed to attend, there are always responsible adults present who ensure problem-free enjoyment of the show and who can help and children in need of assistance.
For the first time in the United Arab Emirates: Starting in November 2010. .
INFO: www.magiclantern.ae

The VANI Family

The Swiss kinetic artist, Yvan LOZZI Pestalozzi started with his new VANI family. Soon there will be some more sisters and brothers.
If you are interested to have such a character decorating your park or garden, please do not hesitate to contact kblum@swissartgateuae.com .
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For More Information

Email : kblum@swissartgateuae.com
Tell : +971 50 225 1783