Art Dubai 19-22 March 2008

START Charity Gala
Monday 17 March 8pm-1am
Location DIFC

START is an innovative charity that offers art workshops for children in areas where few provisions for education exist.

Founded by the Al Madad Foundation and Art Dubai, this exclusive dinner will fund important projects across the Middle East.

For tables please contact
Phone + 9714 361 2861
start@platinumuae.com

Accomodation
Hotel reservations and travel
contact Michael Pacheco
Phone +9714396 2292
michael@1001events.com
n.b as many international holidays fall during this week early booking is strongly recommended.

Patrons' Preview*
Hosted by Madinat Jumeirah
Tuesday 18 March 7pm-10pm

Ladies' Preview*
Wednesday 19 March 1pm-5pm

Vernissage*
Wednesday 19 March 5pm-10pm

Public Opening
Thursday 20 March 12pm-8pm
Friday 21 March 12pm-8pm
Saturday 22 March 11am-5pm

*Invitation only

	Global Art Forum The Global Art Forum brings together the world's leading artists, curators, museum directors and art professionals to discuss issues that affect art today and that will define its future. The Forum concerns itself with the practice of contemporary art in the context of the Middle East, providing a credible and necessary intellectual platform for the exchange of ideas. As such the Global Art Forum will continue to set the agenda for Art Dubai, ensuring the Fair remains innovative and relevant. 2007 Transcripts available in English and Arabic from www.artdubai.ae/globalartforum.	Wednesday 19 March Artists and New Art Productions Interviews and panels Thursday 20 March Cities in Transition In association with FIAC. Friday 21 March Museums for the Middle East Presentations and panels. For general enquiries please contact www.artdubai.ae

		Art Projects New commissions from leading international artists will be shown in and around the Madinat Arena. This year will see a special focus on Pakistani Contemporary Art with 'Desperately Seeking Paradise' curated by Salima Hashmi. Art Park Art Park is a project space for installation and video work. The Bidoun Cinema will show three programmes focussing on the vibrant Middle East video scene, whilst the Bidoun Lounge designed by Traffic, will feature a video bar with continuous screenings on plasma screens.