Firstly, we would like to wish all our friends a very happy and joyous Ramadan. 

With the international contemporary art now in full swing and memories of Art Basel still fresh in our minds, we look look forward to a packed programme of events, not least in London which is hosting the third edition of the  Shubbak Festival, starting on 11th July 2015.

We are delighted too to be featuring the well known Lebanese artist Hanibal Srouji as our artist of the month.  As usual, you can read the interview about him and check out his new works, showcased exclusively in the newsletter.  As we continue to grow and develop, we welcome Russian artists Igor & Marina onto our roster of artists.  

Don't miss our new monthly Art Advisory / Art Market section, which this month looks at the often neglected but vitally important role which insurance plays in the art world.

Lastly, we are thrilled to announce that Janet Rady is now the Middle East Consultant at  International Art Consultants, whose clients include the Emirates Investment Bank and a Global Financial Services Company in Doha.

If you are heading off on vacation soon, have a great time!

Is it possible to achieve liberation and a sense of freedom through the creative process? How?
"When an artist has come to grips with the means of production technically and visually, when the work is highly personal and genuine, when everything in the composition of the artwork is an absolute necessity and relates to meaning and when we embark, as viewers, on a challenging journey, then I believe, yes, art is a liberating act..." Read full interview