Group show of male artists opens at Dubai Ladies Club on 19th May

The first WOMART group exhibition titled “Male Perspective: Images of Women by Men” is all set to open on Saturday 19^th May 2012 and will run until Wednesday, 23^rd May, 2012 at The Art Centre in Dubai Ladies Club. This event has been organised by Funoon, the art division of Dubai Ladies Club, which is a member of Dubai Women Establishment.

The group show features the works of nine local and regional male artists including Mohammad Sharaf, Ahmad Ismael, Mansour Talal Bakheet, Jamal Idris, Cyrus Mahboubian, Mohammed Hindash, Walid Al Wawi, Weidad, Zafar Ahmad. Working in a variety of art mediums, each artist will explore questions of gender, feminine identity and societal expectations through their unique male perspective.

On the occasion, Muna Bin Kalli, Executive Director of Dubai Ladies Club said, “Although we have received over 50 applications from artists across the world, only the most profound and through provoking artworks made the cut. This exhibition embodies Funoon's long-standing mission, which is to spark dialogue and reflection within the community and I am confident that this show will help nurture a culture of mutual understanding and expedite a positive change in mindsets, diminishing preconceived ideas about gender and identity.”

‘WOMART’ is the most recent art initiative launched by Funoon – the art division of Dubai Ladies Club since its launch in early 2011. It is a series of quarterly group shows featuring artworks by regional and international artists, under one common theme. Each showing will introduce a thought-provoking theme that aims to inspire and raise our awareness of complex topics.

The first WOMART exhibition is scheduled to open on Saturday, 19^th May, 2012 at The Art Centre in Dubai Ladies Club and will run through Wednesday, 23^rd May 2012. Men and Women are welcome to visit the gallery, which will be open from 9:00am until 9:00pm.