Meem Gallery, Dubai

Meem Gallery, Dubai

Meem Gallery in Dubai is a prominent force in the art world, specializing in the management and promotion of modern and contemporary Arab, North African, and Iranian art. Established in 2007 by Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, Mishal Hamed Kanoo, and Charles Pocock, the gallery operates in both primary and secondary market sales.

Meem Gallery has distinguished itself through its ambitious programming, which includes both solo and group exhibitions. It places a particular emphasis on regional Modern Masters such as Dia Azzawi, Kamal Boullata, and Parviz Tanavoli, while also showcasing the work of innovative contemporary artists like Zhivago Duncan and Mahmoud Obaidi. The influence and reach of the gallery are evident in the presence of works by its represented artists in renowned international museums and institutions.

Beyond its extensive exhibition schedule, Meem Gallery is also known for Meem Editions, its respected in-house publishing programme. This initiative regularly commissions works by some of the most esteemed scholars, academics, and writers in the field. Further contributing to its cultural impact is the Al Noor Library for Middle Eastern Art, situated within the gallery. This library is celebrated as one of the largest and most comprehensive resource centers for the arts of the region, housing over 20,000 books, journals, and auction catalogues covering modern, contemporary, classical, and ancient Middle Eastern art.

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Sight Name: Meem Gallery
Sight Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (See walking tours in Dubai)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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