Chants Mystique was a painting the artist never thought she would see again. An avid collector from Sharjah tracked it down and now it is part of Barjeel Art Foundation’s permanent collection.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 2, 2020Chants Mystique, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah, Fahrelnissa Zeid, Suha Shoman

Paul Guiragossian: Curtain Call

Even 25 years after his death, Paul Guiragossian remains one of the region’s most prominent and most loved modernists. The most recent exhibition of his work in the UAE gathered several of his most poignant works. Here, I write about that and his enduring influence.

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanMay 15, 2018Paul Guiragossian, Barjeel Art Foundation, Mandy Merzaben, Manuella Guiragossian, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, Armenia, Sam Bardaouil, Till Fellrath, Maisa Al Qassimi

Barjeel Art Foundation collection to go on permanent display

Whilst the Barjeel Art Foundation's schedule of hosting regular international and domestic exhibitions will be coming to a close, the work will be on permanent display in the Sharjah Art Museum.

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanApril 13, 2018Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah Art Museum, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Karim Sultan Comment

Barjeel Art Foundation acquires important Azzawi work

Barjeel Art Foundation's latest acquisition celebrates a poem by Muzaffar Al Nawab and is one of Dia Azzawi's most important works

News, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanJanuary 15, 2018Antonia Carver, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, Karim Sultan, Barjeel Art Foundation, Dia Azzawi

Paul Guiragossian solo show to open next year in Sharjah

Several pieces of Paul Guiragossian's work owned by collectors within the UAE will go on display in a solo exhibition at Barjeel Art Foundation next year.

News, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanNovember 29, 2017Paul Guiragossian, Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah