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Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding and developers of Culture Village, has announced it will set up a dedicated gallery for UAE artist, Abdul Qader Al Rayes in the Al Souq area of the landmark leisure and tourist development. An artist of regional and international repute, 55-year old Abdul Qader Al Rayes's works have been showcased at leading exhibitions worldwide, including Lebanon, Prague, Germany, Australia and the United States. Known for his unique style, inspired by the rich culture and tradition of the Arab region, Al Rayes is the recipient of several awards, including the prestigious 'Golden Frond' at the GCC Exhibition in 1999. The announcement was made at a press briefing hosted by Hashim Al Dabal, CEO, Dubai Properties, and Al Rayes. "The Al Rayes art gallery will feature the best of his art work," Al Dabal said.
"His canvases have been appreciated at exhibitions worldwide, and displayed in most of our local museums. It's only appropriate that the UAE pays tribute to such an accomplished national artist with a dedicated display at the Cultural Village." Al Dabal said one of the main aims of the Culture Village is to encourage and support arts, specifically that of local artists. "Culture Village is intended to be a world-class destination that mixes old-world nostalgia within a modern, sophisticated ambience," he said.
A founder member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society, Al Rayes praised the unique initiative of Culture Village as a remarkable project that answers the region's need for a cultural hub to bring together poets, artists and cultural experts from all over the world.
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