A t the heart of this summer's HAFLA sale series, Sotheby's is pleased to present Khamseen, an exhibition showcasing over fifty works of art spanning the last fifty years of the visual cultural scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1965 - 2015), curated in collaboration with Qaswra Hafez and Hafez Gallery. Comprising paintings, sculptures, photography, prints and installations, the exhibition will start with the early phases of modern art in the Kingdom by introducing the pioneers of the 1960s and 1970s. With a focus on painting, these artists also set up the first exhibitions and ateliers for the next generations. Subsequently, the artists working between the 1980s to late 1990s investigated different topics whilst mainly working in the same medium as their predecessors. Following the mainstreaming of the internet in the early 2000s, a new, young group of artists started experimenting with various media and shifted their focus outward. Presented with an introductory scope, we hope to generate further discussion on the breadth of creativity presented in the Kingdom through accompanying panel discussions and tours.
Location:
34-35 New Bond Street, London
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Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
