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I am...: Currently in the process of relaunching the Gallery in Dubai, once which in the past focused on modern art. The new space will showcase contemporary art in all media, initially focusing on artists from the Middle East, Iran, Turkey, India & Pakistan. The space will also have a permenant video art/new media lounge whereas a curator will be invited to curate a video art program every month. The aim is to to start introducing experimental and conceptual art to the program to Dubai where the art market is still in its infancy.

My other (long-term) project involves the establishment of a contemporary arts center in Damascus. The Center will aim to hold residences for both Syrian and international artists, hold regular symposiums and workshops, screenings, etc. The Center will hold a library and will build an archive and will also have its owen galley space for showacasing the works in all media including installation, video, photography, et. The Center will aim to collaborate with simialar institutions in Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Istanbul in addition to buidling relationships with international intstitutions for its artists. I personally believe that such a ( permenant) center is essential in Damascus where continuity and sustanibilty of similar projects continue to be problematic and where no formal education is available for artists wishing to produce such works, neither a location to showcase.