The Sunny Art Fair 2009

December 12, 2009 at 11:32 pm · Filed under Arab Culture, Art, Music

The Art Fair

Today, we went to the Sunny Art Fair, which is being held at Zara Expo. There are many established galleries showcasing parts of their collection, the National Gallery’s wing and that of Foresight Gallery being my favorite. Other galleries are: Nabad, Dar Al-Anda, Jacaranda, Zara, Gallery 15, Cairo Amman Bank Gallery, and The Gallery.

What’s really impressive about the artfair though is not these galleries, but rather, the showcasing of new blood, new talent, and new voices, which are all so different in soul from the contemporary Jordanian art we learned about in art school. The artworks of these young Jordanian artists is bold and not tethered with the traditions of older art. Some of my favorite artworks by young Jordanian artists included those of Dina Haddadin and Rawan Kakish (below). Check out the thumbs below for images.

The Sunny Art Fair, Amman, Jordan Dina Haddadin
Artwork by Dina Haddadin

The Sunny Art Fair, Amman Jordan, Rawan Kakish
Artwork by Rawan Kakish

Kudos to Sunny FM for organizing such an inspiring event. Entrance is for three JDs, and you can reuse it all throughout the days. The fair will close on December 15th, and I urge anyone with 15 minutes to spare to go check it out. It’s so inspiring :)

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  • http://naserz.blogspot.com Naser

    thanks,will make sure to give it a visit.

  • http://naserz.blogspot.com Naser

    till what time does it stay open ?

  • Sami Z

    Khalto Rula’s art work makes all of the above look like crap.

    Also, Omar actually is starting to look like Hisham?

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  • Chris

    Nice, I really like the woman in the red dress trio, they got a real Arabian Frida Kahlo portrait vibe going on. Funny, when I first saw the portrait by Rawan Kakish, I said to myself, is that Mahmood Al Yousif from Mahmood’s Den?

  • ExpatInSaudi

    Its fascinating how emotions are reflected in art…saving a piece of life in a frame is what never ceases to amaze me.

  • Fadia

    this is one of the best events ever held in Jordan to support local talents, so many great artists. you can check out some of the artwork submitted and vote for your favorite artist here http://sunny.kulacom.jo/

    let your favorite artist win a 1000 JD

  • http://www.7iber.com Lina

    It was great seeing you yesterday Roba =)

    Naser, the fair is open from 10:00 am till 10:00 pm, and it’s actually at Zara Center not Zara Expo.

  • http://andfaraway.net Roba

    Naser, you should, you won’t regret it. It stays open till 10.

    Sami Z, haha, I’m sure she’ll be happy to read that :) I think it’s an entirely different kind of art though. You think Omar looks like Hisham..? Gus looks like Hisham.

    Chris, right? That one was my favorite. It’s really such a nice trio! And he does look like Mahmood :) It’s a nice exhbition, too bad you can’t see it :)

    ExpatInSaudi, yup, and it’s different than photography. That’s the best part. Emotions are captured in such a subjective way… Art is awesome :)

    Fadia, hanks for the link! I wasn’t aware there was a catalogue online.

    Lina, ooh, I guess I can never tell them apart. Always great to see you :) It took us 5 months :( Sucks, I felt really bad about that.

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  • http://naserz.blogspot.com Naser

    thx,I read (from work through reader) that it was extended ,so that’s cool.
    PS: I’m sure I won’t regret it,and if I come across u again I’m saying hi this time :o

  • http://andfaraway.net Roba

    Naser, please do say hello! Where did you come across me though, out of curiousity? :)

  • Sarah

    We are extending the fair until Saturday night!
    Which means anyone who hasn’t visited has the whole weekend to do so….

  • http://naserz.blogspot.com Naser

    3allee 3alleee batala fleet…hayya ter ya Grendizerrrr
    but two seconds later I lost u after I checked the shoes not to be mistaken :D

  • http://andfaraway.net Roba

    Haha, that’s so funny. Unfortunately, I’m not always wearing my shoes! :P but yup, that was me :)

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