EXPO 2020 Dubai : On the Book of Sceneries

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EXPO 2020 Dubai : On the Book of Sceneries

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Eleven renowned artists were invited to create newly commissioned, permanent artworks in public space to explore this central work of medieval science. The publication presents the works together with numerous text contributions. They explore the philosophical definitions of vision, cognition, and the importance of imagination in constructing a coherent picture of reality. With over 190 countries participating, EXPO 2020 in Dubai brought together numerous cultural and artistic initiatives to build bridges between people, communities and nations.

Works by: Hamra Abbas, Afra Al Dhaheri, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Monira al Qadiri, Abdullah al Saadi, Asma Belhamar, Olafur Eliasson, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Khalil Rabah, Haegue Yang, and Yinka Shonibare.

150 lllustrations

Hardcover

280 pages

Dimensions: 26 x 21 x 2.5 cm

ISBN: 9783775750486

Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Published Jun 28, 2022

Country of publication: Ostfildern, Germany

Weight: 1 kg

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Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla is a UAE national, a retired professor of political science, member of Emirati Thinkers, and member of the Executive Council of the Gulf Forum. He was a former Chairman of the Arab Council for Social Science and served as director of the Gulf Research Unit.

Hatje Cantz is an international publisher of illustrated books on art, architecture, photography, design, and visual culture, founded by Gerd Hatje in Stuttgart in 1945. Since its inception, Hatje Cantz has been developing and publishing illustrated books with a special focus on quality, both in terms of content and production.

Tarek Abou El Fetouh is an independent curator who has established innovative initiatives in the Arab world and has sought to develop conversations among practitioners both regionally and internationally.

Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla is a UAE national, a retired professor of political science, member of Emirati Thinkers, and member of the Executive Council of the Gulf Forum. He was a former Chairman of the Arab Council for Social Science and served as director of the Gulf Research Unit.

Hatje Cantz is an international publisher of illustrated books on art, architecture, photography, design, and visual culture, founded by Gerd Hatje in Stuttgart in 1945. Since its inception, Hatje Cantz has been developing and publishing illustrated books with a special focus on quality, both in terms of content and production.

Tarek Abou El Fetouh is an independent curator who has established innovative initiatives in the Arab world and has sought to develop conversations among practitioners both regionally and internationally.

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