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Whether you are reading this on the beach enjoying a well deserved break or in your office or at home, we wish everyone very happy holidays during the month of August.
This month, we are very much looking forward to the opening of the new
Museum of Contemporary Art Yinchuan, which celebrates its position on the Silk Road by
promoting contemporary art exchange, exhibition, collection and public education between China and Islamic countries. Two of its inaugural exhibitions will be 'Between East and West-Chinese and Islamic Contemporary Art' and 'Very Contemporary Jordan-the Contemporary Art of Jordan'.
Our other exciting news is that Janet Rady has been appointed Head of Development for the new Art Fair in Bahrain in October 2015. Under the patronage of
Her Royal Highness Princess
Sabeeka
Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of the King of Bahrain and President of the Supreme Council for Women and a patron of the arts, ArtBahrain is a celebration of a history and culture rooted in artistic expression and is designed to showcase the very best the country has to offer and bring to Bahrain the very best from all over! We look forward to welcoming you there.
With all best wishes from the JRFA Team
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: FOCUSING ON AMIN ROSHAN
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"It is not easy to say why I have chosen oil. Living in an oil land and an oil family is not the sole answer. The main reason may be its extensive impact and influence, not only on my life and my family, but also on the geography of Iran..."
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You were born in the Naftoon district of a city called Masjed Soleiman, located in southwest Iran. Can you tell us more about your childhood and how growing up in this particular city impacted your artwork?
"Yes. The "Naftoon" neighbourhood was built by Englishmen and was where they lived. After the nationalisation of oil, they left and gradually returned the houses to the heads of the Iranian Oil Company. We had a big, beautiful house with a small garden in the courtyard. I have many great memories from there..."
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Extract from Testimonials
"...Roshan retells the history of this exploitation of oil and he uses crude oil to reinforce the meaning and message of his work. The backdrop of the NIOC is an excuse for Roshan to reiterate the political power of oil. He adorns workers' hard hats like the crowns of kings, showing the unacknowledged indebtedness to this segment of society. In his work oil is more than just a medium, it is pure magic, a force..."
Daniel Seif
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Carnegie Museum of Art, 30 May - 28 September 2015, Heinz Galleries, CMOA, Oakland.
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Guggenheim Bilbao, 16 July - 22 November 2015, Abandoibarra et.2, Spain.
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Past Forward
Contemporary Art from the Emirates, 11 August - 31 October 2015
, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, Michigan State University, MI.
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ART ADVISORY / THE ART MARKET
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This month we focus on the topic of restoration. Often taken for granted, we look at how restorers bring masterpieces back to life and offer practical advice on caring for your collection.
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