THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL CELBRATES ‘ART SURPRISES WEEK’ IN STYLE

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel to host Art Exhibition of international artists during the Dubai Art Surprises Week from the 2nd-8th of August

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is proud to present an art exhibition as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises Art Surprises Week from the 2nd to the 8th of August. The hotel will feature an exhibition of internationally renowned artists who will display their selection of paintings along the Colonnade walkway on the ground and 1st level of the hotel.

Artists participating in the art exhibition originate from around the world and include:

United Kingdom - Brigid Marlin

Ms. Brigid Marlin from England is famous for her portraits and other fantasy style paintings. Her portfolio includes portraits on the Queen Mother, Barbara Cartland and author JG Ballard, which was most recently purchased by the National Portrait Gallery in London. Brigid Marlin accepts portrait commissions from all over the world, having recently traveled to the Himalayas to do an official portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Lebanon - Mounir Lakkis

Mr. Mounir Lakkis from Lebanon is famous for his modern and abstract art. Currently based in Dubai, he has been exhibiting his paintings all over the world for over 20 years.

Ukraine – Sergei P. Yatsenko

Mr. Sergei P. Yatsenko from Ukraine is most famous for his outstanding paintings of Jumeirah International properties including The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi and the Emirates Towers. Sergei P. Yatsenko is also well known as author executor of the exhibition of portraits of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan that took place in Abu Dhabi during 1998.

In addition, The Four Seasons Ramesh Art Gallery will also be displaying artwork from a number of different artists. Visitors of the exhibition will have the wonderful opportunity to purchase from the collection on display by these talented individuals.

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is delighted to support budding Picassos by creating a painting competition in the kid’s corner from 2pm to 4pm daily throughout the Art Surprises Week. The competition will be divided into 2 age groups: 4 to 8 years and 9 to 15 years, with winners announced on a daily basis to receive prizes. Winning paintings accumulated over the week will be on display until the completion of the exhibition. Other exciting activities including face painting, balloons, cartoon videos and Play Station 2 games will be available for all to enjoy the festivities.

Also, joining in the activities, the Colonnade will serve a special buffet prepared especially for the occasion, with dishes creatively named after famous painters.