Mourad Boutros to Showcase His Art at Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition 2012

Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, is set to host an art exhibition for artist and calligrapher Mourad Boutros 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre [ADNEC] in September 5-8 as part of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition 2012. The exhibition is being organized under the auspices of the Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, to be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the invitation of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan reinforces his commitment to preserve the horse racing legacy and value as well as to add a cultural dimension to the festival.

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition 2012

The art exhibition is unique as artists from around the world have developed artworks and paintings specifically for the festival, which re-emphasizes its global appeal as well as international trends.

Delicate Arabic Calligraphy

Boutros’ artworks at the exhibition have been developed in cooperation with leading artists, including the renowned Emmanuel Guiragossian. In these exclusive pieces, Boutros has come up with exquisite Arabic calligraphy which blends perfectly with the beautiful visual background developed by the painter. The calligraphy, being the main focus of the painting, brings out the beauty of visual art.

The calligraphy brings out the beauty of visual art

The artworks presented by Boutros this year focus on a wide array of themes, including horses, falcons, maxims and Al Mahaba which perfectly blends the paintings with calligraphy. This is the first time when Boutros has displayed the beauty and flexibility of Arabic calligraphy with the artworks of famous painters.

Arabic Calligraphy

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