Chinese Art at Ibn Battuta Mall

As part of its DSS line-up, Ibn Battuta Mall is hosting an exhibition of contemporary Chinese Artwork, featuring some of the leading artists from China including Bai Jaifu and master calligrapher Lin Mei Dong. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Gao Youzhen, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and will be open to public viewing at the mall’s China Court from August 1st to 16th.

“The promotion of international culture and understanding amongst the multi-ethnic population of UAE has always been a core focus for Ibn Battuta Mall. Thanks to Olympics 2008, all eyes are on China right now and at this juncture we wanted to highlight its rich cultural and artistic history as much as it’s rising economic and political stature,” stated Marc Jones, Marketing Manager, Ibn Battuta Mall.

The 2-week long exhibition, one of the most extensive the mall has hosted, will feature collections by 8 artists per week. All the works exhibited will be on sale, with the artists on site to take potential buyers through the various themes and the histories of the paintings and collections.

The list of participating artists include Bai Jiafu, Su Yanling, Dong Zhenzhong, Lin Mei Dong, Yan Xuezhang, Zhang Baosheng, Chang Lu, Liao Zhibiao, Liang Weibin, Wang Jiping, Gao Kunshui, Feng Bing, Cao Xiaoming, Wao Hongli, Huang Shui’an , Feng Zhankui and Ya Guiyan.

Besides the main exhibition, Ibn Battuta Mall has also organised a line-up of side-events, including live demonstrations of speed painting and calligraphy targeting adults and children.

“As part of the DSS celebrations at Ibn Battuta Mall, the Chinese Art Exhibition is a platform to introduce the cultural aspect of China to the children who come to enjoy the festival at the mall while raising awareness of its artistic richness amongst the adults,” stated Jones.

For more information please contact:

Keren Gatty Saunt/Ashfana Hameed

Tel: +9714 331 1104 Fax: +9714 331 6612

Email: Karen Gatty Saunt

About Ibn Battuta Mall

Ibn Battuta Mall is located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road between Interchanges 5 and 6. The Mall combines retail, entertainment, restaurant and family activities all within a uniquely themed environment. The inspiration for the theme of Ibn Battuta Mall is the travels of the legendary Arab explorer Ibn Battuta. The unique design of the shopping mall and separately themed courts are based on his travels through Asia and the Middle East. Each of the six courts is themed on a country and a shopping zone to reflect Ibn Battuta's travels through Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India and China. The spacious Mall, covering an area of 1.2 million square feet, offers a charming mix of shopping outlets, specialty shops, restaurants, a hypermarket and a cinema Megaplex featuring the UAE's first IMAX theatre. Parking space has been allocated for more than 5,000 cars, taking the total site space up to 5.4 million square feet.

For more information on Ibn Battuta Mall, please visit www.ibnbattutamall.com

Comments (0)