Philosophy of the Tent:

The best decorating and design takes inspiration from what was once done before. Whether it is in architecture, antiques, art, it all stems from a mix of inspiration and knowledge. I believe it is a duty to pass on and share the knowledge, and by no means do I think I have great knowledge, in fact the more I know the less I know.
This blog is a way not to forget what I have learned and what was kindly passed onto to me by a great many fascinating people. I thank you all.


Thursday 17 March 2011

Shezad Dawood @ Art Dubai

A thoroughly uplifting and refreshing hour and half - could have spent much longer - at Art Dubai.  Coming from the UK and being spoilt for choice there I didn't expect such an edgy and up to date show.  Purse permitting I would have walked away with a few pieces under my arm and if I had to narrow it down to one it would be Shezad Dawood's Flow My Tears The Policeman Said presented by Paradise Row. Shezad Dawood is also a recipient of this year's Abraaj Capital Art Prize for his New Dream Machine Project
  
Flow My Tears The Policeman Said, 2010, Acrylic on Vintage Textile, 190 x 126 cms  
I am by no means and expert but the few pieces of art I own have in common that I will never tire of looking and starring at them and Dawood's piece is certainly one I would appreciate forever
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