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Magical Nights Fundraiser 2010
Magic of Persia is privileged to host a spectacular Fundraising Gala in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, U.A.E. This event is made possible by the continued generosity of our renowned donating artists, the incomparable designs of Ali Bakhtiar and the support of our auction partner, Christie’s. Distinguished guests will enjoy a traditional evening of Persian music and dance, and dine under the stars in the Palm Gardens of The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi, home of Formula One.
Funds raised will go to Magic of Persia Educational Programmes and Art Initiatives. Beneficiaries also include The Future Centre for Special Needs, Abu Dhabi; Delfina Foundation Residencies, London; and The Saatchi Gallery Educational Workshops for Children, London.
EVENT TICKETS:
White Night Musical Event, Royal Mirage Htl, Dubai, 5th Nov - $200 pp
Charity Art Auction & Gala Dinner, Abu Dhabi, 6th November - $350 pp
To book both nights - $500 pp
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MOP CAP 2009 Winner’s Exhibition, Saatchi Gallery, Autumn 2010
Mahmoud Bakhshi Moakhar, the winner of the Magic of Persia Contemporary Art Prize 2009 (MOP CAP), has been awarded a solo show in one of the exhibition spaces at the Saatchi Gallery, London. The exhibition will be running from 27th of September to 10th of October 2010. The Saatchi Gallery aims to provide an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. Nominations for MOP CAP 2011 have begun, to follow the prize please visit: www.mopcap.com |
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The Delfina Foundation Residencies
Magic of Persia in partnership with the Delfina Foundation offers a three-month residency in London for an artist from Iran. Ala Deghan was selected from the MOP CAP short-list, and will be provided with a career-defining opportunity at The Delfina Foundation to develop and share her work with UK-based artists, audiences, and cultural institutions. Ala’s residency will begin 4th Jan 2011 and continue through to 28th Mar 2011.
Mahmoud Bakhshi Moakhar, the winner of MOP CAP 2009, will also be in residency at the Delfina Foundation from 13 Sep to 12 Dec. This residency is sponsored by Maryam Eisler in association with Magic of Persia.
Founded in 2007, The Delfina Foundation, a non-political charitable organisation, facilitates cross-cultural dialogue between the West and the Middle East & North Africa. In partnership with leading cultural institutions, it creates innovative models of artistic exchange and establishes platforms to encourage exploration, conversation and collaboration.
Renowned art patron Delfina Entrecanales established the foundation as the successor to Delfina Studios. Over its 20 year existence, Delfina Studios became Britain’s largest artist residency space and attained an unparalleled record with more than a dozen Turner Prize nominees. It had also supported many well known artists from the Middle East such as Shirazeh Houshairy, Khalil Rabah, Haluk Akakce, Susan Hefuna, and Farhad Moshiri. The Delfina Foundation aims to develop the next generation of international artists.
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Magic of Persia Filmmaking Scholarship at The London Film School Launch |
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Norouz Family Weekend at the British Museum, 20th & 21st March 2010 |
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MOP CAP, 15-17 October 2009 |
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Facts & Illusions, 15-17 October 2009 |
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Backgammon Tournament, 4 October 2009 |
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Magical Nights in Dubai, 11th April 2009 |
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Norouz Family Weekend at British Museum, 21st – 22nd March 2009 |
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The 60th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, 15th December 2008 |
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Charity Backgammon Doubles
Championship, 1st June 2008 |
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Magical Nights in Dubai,
21st November 2007 |
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Charity Backgammon Doubles
Championship 10th & 11th March 2007 |
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Iranian Family Weekend
at the Victoria & Albert Museum, 9th and 10th September
2006 |
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'Empowerment through
Knowledge' Gala, 24th May 2006 |
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Children's Art Exhibition,
the Orangery, Holland Park, March 4th 2006 |
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'The Keeper: The Legend
of Omar Khayyam' Film Screening, 6th November 2005 |
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'Age of Awakening Film
Screening', The British Museum, 5th November 2005 |
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British Museum Family
Day, 5th November 2005 |
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Piano Recital, St. Pauls
Boys' School, 5th October 2005 |
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20 Fingers Film Screening,
21st April 2005 |
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Inaugural Gala, 30th
September 2004 |
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