Are you someone who happens to be an art enthusiast? If your answer is ‘yes’ and attending exhibitions is something that you enjoy, then you will be pleased to read this article. We say this because there is a free exhibition coming to Abu Dhabi. Offering you an opportunity to see the real-life works of some of the most renowned artists, here is all you need to know.
A Free Two-Day Exhibition To Arrive In Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s are staging a fantastic new exhibition in Abu Dhabi. This is a two-day exhibition that will happen on October 1st and 2nd. What sets this exhibition apart from others is he fact that you will get to see real-life works of renowned artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Munch, and Freida Kahlo. With the collection of masterworks valued at a whopping $150 million, you already know that some of these pieces are truly priceless.
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation To Host The Exhibition
As it happens, this exhibition is being hosted at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, which is located on Saadiyat Island. With the works exhibited never shown in the Middle East before, three of these works at the event have not even been seen in the public eye for more than half a century.
Find Some Of The Most Exclusive Works
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Yes, it’s truly that exclusive! After this exhibition in Abu Dhabi, it will travel to London in Paris before it returns to New York. After this, they will be offered in a much-awaited auction in November, so we do suggest that you don’t miss out on this opportunity to catch a glimpse of these masterpieces here in the UAE.
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With the event being free to attend, you can enjoy the public viewing from 2 PM to 7 PM on October 1st and on October 2nd, you can enjoy the same from 10 AM to 7 PM. As it happens, you can get to admire works like Romans Parisiens, which is by Vincent Van Gogh and El sueño (La cama) by Freida Kahlo, to name some.
So, if all of these details sound perfect to you, and you also happen to be someone who appreciates art, don’t forget to check out the event.
Where: Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
When: October 1st & 2nd
Cover Image Courtesy: visitabudhabi.ae
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