SAUDI ARABIA AT THE VENICE BIENNALE
Organisation: Leighton House Museum
Time: 29 October 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Place: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, London
Leighton House Museum Presents
Saudi Arabia at the Venice Biennale
In 2011 Saudi Arabia took part for the very first time in the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibition: the Venice Biennale. The country was represented by two female artists, who also happen to be sisters, Shadia and Raja Alem. This special evening event brings the two artists to Leighton House along with one of the co-curators of their exhibition, Robin Start.
Shadia Alem is a renowned Saudi visual artist who has held numerous solo and group exhibitions. Raja Alem is a writer and a recipient of the 2011 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for her book, The Doves' Necklace. Robin Start is founder and Director of The Park Gallery, London.
Saturday 29 October 2011 | 19:00 – 20:00pm (doors open from 18:30)
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park Road
London
W14 8LZ
Tickets: £8/£6conc | Booking essential online or 020 7471 9153