The Global Art Awards 2020 is now open for nominations. Winners to be announced live from Shanghai on Saturday 21st November 2020 during the Shanghai International Art Fair

THE GLOBAL ART AWARDS 2020 SHANGHAI EDITION

Press Release: 2nd September 2020.

After two successful Global Art Awards ceremonies in Dubai, organisers take the awards to Shanghai this year! Running parallel to the Shanghai International Art Fair the jury will be announcing the winners of the third international art awards competition live from Shanghai on 21st November 2020 hosted by the Governments of Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province and Anhui Province. The awards are open to artists and galleries worldwide. They can submit for nomination online to win one of the 8 categories prizes and trophies.

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR

The Global Art Awards, dubbed as the ‘Oscars of the Visual Arts’ are now in their third edition. The ceremony of the awards will be held parallel to the Shanghai International Art Fair (SIAF) which is once again part of the successful Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industries Expo (iCiE) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai (NECC) one of Shanghai's landmark buildings. Celebrating the development of the region’s cultural industries, hosted by the Government of Shanghai with a visitor number of 120,000, including 25,000 professional buyers, making it the largest cluster for international cultural trade. Despite the Covid-19 situation the government of Shanghai is positively going forward with the necessary measurements taken.

GET NOMINATED

The awards are open to art professionals worldwide in 8 categories: Painting Figurative, Painting Realism, Painting Abstract, Photography, Sculpture, Illustration, Mixed-Media/Graffiti and Digital. You can submit in more than 1 category. It is easily done here.

“It will be an honour for our Nominees to be part of such a great event.” says organiser Ms Joëlle Dinnage.

She continues: “The ceremony will be live streamed from the Bund, Shanghai with its amazing backdrop of the city’s iconic business district skyline. The Finalists do not have to attend in person as Covid-19 has made travelling a little tricky. So for this years’ event we have integrated live-streaming of the ceremony. The winners will then be announced. Each winner will receive the winnings by post, and will have the chance to sent in a thank you video, which will be broadcasted on all our channels, including to the press in Shanghai.”

VOTING

Everyone is invited to vote online on the Global Art Awards website here. From the top 100 most voted the jury will announce the Finalists on 10th November 2020. Winners will then be announced on the 21st November as per live stream directly from Shanghai which can be watched live on the Global Art Awards instagram and our facebook pages.

THE PRIZES

Winners of The Global Art Awards 2020 will receive a trophy, a title to claim for live, free exhibition opportunity at the next Shanghai International Art Fair, along with promotions and international press - all worth more than $ 10,000 USD in each of the eight categories.

“Everyone that participates has the opportunity to shine and stand out.” says Ms Dinnage.

“The Global Art Awards were created to honour and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of artists, galleries, and art professionals worldwide. Awarding the outstanding artist live to the public and press, giving the winners the recognition that they deserve, boosting their career and a 'Best Global Artist' title to claim for the rest of their career.” 

SUCCESS STORIES

Some of the success stories of previous winners are phenomenal! Artists have grown from attic hobby painters to selling in art galleries worldwide for tens of thousands of dollars a piece. Great successes have been established after winning the awards, also by ‘Toni Sanchez’ a painter from Spain. He has won in both the first as well as the second edition of the awards, and had pieces of his works commissioned by His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun. His artworks are now hanging in H.H. palace in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

WATCHING THE AWARDS LIVE FROM SHANGHAI

On 21st November the livestream of the Awards Ceremony directly from Shanghai will be shown on our Facebook and Instagram so everyone can join the ceremony in realtime.

You can meet the Jury here. The Awards are supported by Artnet, The Wall Street Journal, ArtPrice and Aesthetic Magazine.

To enter the competition please submit your nomination here. And you can vote for your favourite here.

We like to thank www.theshanghaiartfair.com for this wonderful partnership.

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WORLD’S SECOND GLOBAL ART AWARDS TO HONOUR OUTSTANDING WORKS OF ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

TAKING PLACE AT THE MAGNIFICENT FIVE JUMEIRAH PALM DUBAI ON 21ST NOVEMBER 2018, THE REMARKABLE AWARDS GALA WILL BE ONCE MORE ATTENDED BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS, CRITICS, ROYALS, PRESS AND MORE…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s renowned Global Art Awards return for a second successful year at a brand new venue, FIVE Jumeirah Palm Dubai at the Penthouse 16th Floor with the backdrop of the astonishing Dubai skyline. 

Celebrating exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe and featuring 16 Visual Arts categories, including Photography, Street Art, Illustrationand Painting, the awards are set to receive significant support from the UAE and global art authorities.

Recognising the growth of home-grown talent in the Middle East and with a special focus on the UAE arts and culture scene, the Global Art Awards will devote three categories to the region.

The Global Art Awards will also honour one artist from amongst the winners to receive the title of The Best Global Artist of 2018, claiming a title for life, and includes exhibiting in UAE.

Amongst the judging panel for these prestigious accolades are art moguls, business leaders and industry experts; Mr Sina Fattahi, Executive Board Member of Royal Front; acknowledged art collector Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, President & Chairman of the Board Future Trends Group; Ms Dilyara Kamenova, Founder of Alpha Soul, Art & Culture Development Office and curator of the first acclaimed Salvador Dalí exhibition to take place in the Middle East. 

Commenting on the awards, Mr Fattahi said, “I believe it is important to recognise the efforts of outstanding artists and provide the arts and culture community with a platform to celebrate outstanding creativity.  Arts and heritage are an integral part of bringing people and cultures together. 

"The awards are an effort to establish an inspirational international competition on the global stage.  They reach out towards a wider horizon, one which embraces talents and nurtures them to their fullest capacity. I am confident that the short-listed artworks will demonstrate a range of unique, creative perspectives and innovative techniques."

Joining the judging panel is Sophie Neuendorf, Director, Gallery Network and Partnerships at Artnet, New York, and Head of the Department of Econometrics at Artprice, as well as Jean Minguet, an expert in the field of art market analyses, who adds, "A prize has the ambition to recognise the contribution of an artist, his or her creativity and virtuosity. It intends to reward all the efforts made. A meaningful award should therefore move the artist as much as it should draw the attention of public institutions and private collectors. It is a miraculous thing to have “The Oscars for the Visual Arts.” 

Among the artists shorlisted for the Global Art Awards 2018 are the following:

LYDIA MOAWAD for Freedom- PAINTING category

Winner of the Award of Excellence 2018 in Hong Kong, Winner of the Water, Energy & Fire 2015 Contest in Milano, Lydia Moawad is considered one of the most renowned artist painters in Lebanon. Her works were auctioned at the Modern Art Show in Jeddah, KSA, in 2014 alongside the works of Picasso, Van Gogh and Fateh El Mudaress.  Moawad’s works are held in private collections around the world as well as being exhibited in museums in Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Berlin, Austria, Rotterdam, Florence, Paris, Milan, Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar, KSA, Amman, Agadir, Niagara Falls and many more.

AKSHITA GANDHI for Painfully Concealed Silence- MIXED MEDIA category 

An entrepreneur and an artist, Akshita Gandhi (India) photographs quaint lanes and slums of different cities and uses mixed media, her unique style and bright colours to convert them into innovative pieces that bring smiles.  It is through this transient happiness evoked by looking at her work that she believes her viewer has already lived an eternity.  Akshita is represented by ArtSmileywww.artsmiley.comonline gallery based in Dubai.

ANA SOLANAS for VITAL EMERGENCY - MIXED MEDIA category

Ana Solanas (Spain) winner of Golden Canvas 2014 by Federation Nationale de la Culture Française;  International Award Francisco De Goya 2017 and MUSA International Award 2018.  Ana is famous for her artworks in sand which are characterised by their depth and expressiveness and her work has been exhibited all over the world. She is one of the Spanish plastic artists to have earned the greatest international recognition, having exhibited her work at Grand Palais de Paris, the Louvre, Paris and the Florence Biennale 2017. 

SÈVE FAVRE for Evanescent Aurore - MIXED MEDIA category

Sève Favre (Switzerland) has exhibited in Geneva, Zürich, London, Brussels and Hong Kong. In 2005, she created her first modular artwork on canvas which the public could touch and move. Sève Favre has focused the main part of her artistic work on abolishing the classic frontier between a work of art and a spectator. The keys words that support her art concept are Interaction, Change and Activity: Intervariactivity.

AARTI BUXANI for A True Warrior's Heart over Head - for SCULPTURE category

Aarti Buxani (India) is one of the world's top 100 artists in contemporary art of excellence. Since 2016 she has gained recognition and popularity with her Recycled Sculptures and Shri Yantra Paintings.  Singled out for praise by the BJP president's wife in 2018 in India for the ability of her artwork to talk and perform despite being still, she has exhibited all over the world and sold her artworks in Tokyo, Amsterdam, London, UAE, Nigeria and India.  Specialising in turning trash into artistic treasures, Aarti finds beauty in abandoned things.
Her nominated sculpture resonates that "A True Warrior fights not because he hates the one in front of him, but because he loves those behind him".  This sculpture is a tribute to all such warriors who ruled with their heart over their head, representing an inspirational message as well as a powerful piece of art. It is currently housed at Teatro Bond, India's leading art and fashion theatre in Pune. 

A word from Finalist Rima Chahine, Canada:

"My artistic journey began as an art collector and consultant that bloomed into my own authentic style of materializing my feelings, and love for the universe on a canvas.”

Rima is delighted to be a Finalist and will be exhibiting her art at the Global Art Awards Ceremony.

Other shortlisted artists are:

Yulia Altas; Nanda Khiara; Timothy Taylor; Franco The Creator; H.E. Shaikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa; Joyce Moloney, Maurice van Tilburg Glimne; Osama Khalaf; Rima Chahine and Lisa Levasseur. 

The Finalists:

All the Finalists are all announced online here: http://www.theglobalartawards.com/finalists-2018/

Awards Gala 

The programme will culminate in an exquisite red carpet gala event in Dubai on 21st November 2018 at the FIVE Jumeirah Palm. Hosted by TV presenter Rania Ali, the high-profile evening will see internationally acclaimed artists, art critics, art dealers, art collectors, art fair directors, museum directors, TV & radio personalities, and business leaders in attendance.

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WORLD’S SECOND GLOBAL ART AWARDS TO HONOUR OUTSTANDING WORKS OF ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Set to take place at the magnificent FIVE Jumeirah Palm Dubai on 21st November 2018, the remarkable awards gala will be once more attended by internationally acclaimed artists, critics, royals, press and more…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 24th July 2018 – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s renowned Global Art Awards is back again, stronger and bigger than ever at a brand-new venue FIVE Jumeirah Palm Dubai at the Penthouse 16th Floor with the backdrop of the astonishing Dubai skyline. Celebrating exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe. Featuring 18 Visual Arts categories, including Photography, Street Art, Illustration, and Painting, the awards is set to receive significant support from the UAE and global art authorities.

In support of the growth of homegrown talent in the Middle East, with a special focus on the UAE arts and culture scene, the Global Art Awards will devote three categories to the region. Artists across the Middle East and the UAE can contest for the ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Above 25’, ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Below 25’ as well as the highly illustrious ‘Best Emirati Artist Award.’

Chosen from a list of all winners, the Global Art Awards will also honour one artist with the coveted title- ‘The Ultimate’ Best Global Artist of 2018, with this winner taking a prize worth all together $ 15,000 USD, which includes exhibiting in Abu Dhabi.

Amongst the judging panel for these prestigious accolades are art moguls, business leaders and industry experts; Mr Sina Fattahi, Executive Board Member of Royal Front, and acknowledged Art Collector Dr. Farzam Kalamabadi, President & Chairman of Future Trends Group, as well as Ms Dilyara Kamenova, Founder of Alpha Soul, Art & Culture Development Office. Curator and of the acclaimed first ever Salvador Dalí exhibition in the Middle East.

Commenting on the awards, Mr Fattahi;  “I believe it is important to recognise the efforts of outstanding artists and provide the Arts and Culture community a platform to celebrate outstanding creativity. Arts and heritage are an integral part of bringing people and cultures together. 

The awards are an effort to genuinely establish on the global stage, an inspirational international competition. The awards reaches out towards a wider horizon, one which embraces talents and nurtures them to their fullest capacity. I am confident that the shortlisted artworks will demonstrate a range of unique creative perspectives and innovative techniques." 

Joining them is Sophie Neuendorf (USA) - Artnet - Director, Gallery Network and Partnerships and Head of the Department of Econometrics at Artprice, Jean Minguet, an expert in the field of art market analyses.

Commenting on the awards he says “A prize has the ambition to recognize the contribution of an artist, his or her creativity and virtuosity. It intends to reward all the efforts made. A meaningful award should therefore move the artist as much as it should draw the attention of public institutions and private collectors. It is a miraculous thing to have “The Oscars for the Visual Arts” 

The programme will culminate in an exquisite red carpet Gala event in Dubai on 21st November 2018, at the FIVE Jumeirah Palm. Dubbed to be the ‘Oscars of the Visual Arts’, the high-profile evening will see the likes of internationally acclaimed artists, art critics, art dealers, art collectors, art fair directors, museum directors, TV & radio personalities, and business leaders in attendance.

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Nominations are open till 30th August 2018 - Nominate

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST HERE

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World’s First Ever Global Art Awards Held in Dubai a Resounding Success

The glamourous event took place at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on 17th November 2017, the inaugural edition of the awards was attended by internationally acclaimed artists, critics, art fair directors and media moguls

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 2017 – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s first ever Global Art Awards celebrated exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe. The star-studded red-carpet Gala event took place in the glamourous ballroom at the exquisite Armani Hotel.

“The Oscars of the Visual Arts” saw 18 categories celebrated with winners being crowned victorious from thousands of applicants whom entered to claim a coveted prize. 

Chosen from a list of all winners, Nja Mahdaoui was named ‘The Best Global Artist of 2017’, with this winner taking a cash prize fund.

Co-Founder Joëlle said. “My business partner Natal and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this evening. We are incredibly blessed to have bought together so much creative talent in one room – the response to the awards has been incredible and we look forward to now planning for the 2018 edition. Special thanks to the entire team at Armani Hotel Dubai for providing the most stunning location."

Winners List 2017

Conceptual: Cornelia Steckhan

Abstract: Erica Fromme

Video: Elena Tagliapietra

Innovative: August Vilella

Portrait: Toni Sanchez

Realism: Betty Anderson

Digital Ary: Naciye Subasi

Textile: Soukaina Kassid

Illustration: Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk

Street Art: Maria Fernanda Lairet

Newcomer: Manu Alguero

Mixed Media: Agnieszka Gzyl

Installation: Tina Tahir

Photography: Leo Gesses

Sculpture: Banjerd Lekkong

Middle East Female: Ayna Güney

Middle East Male: Moosa Al Halyan

Painting: Siddiqa Juma

The next edition of the Global Art Awards will take place on Wednesday 21 November 2018 at The Penthouse of the FIVE Hotel Palm Jumeirah – further details to be released soon.  http://www.theglobalartawards.com

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Finalists Shortlist Announced for World’s First Ever Global Art Awards in Dubai

Set to take place at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on 17th November 2017, the shortlist has been announced for the inaugural edition of the awards with a strong number of regional finalists.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 2017 – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s first ever Global Art Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe has released its shortlist of finalists ahead of next month’s gala ceremony.

Featuring 18 Visual Arts categories, including Photography, Street Art, Illustration, and Painting, submissions were in the thousands as applicants from across the globe compete to win the accolade in the category of their choice.

Highlights from the shortlisted finalists include;

Emirati National Jamal Habroush Al Suwaidi’s work is influenced by his relationship with the local environment of UAE, and what it comprises from both historical stereotactic notions, and concepts arising from change and prosper. He is a finalist in the Sculpture Art.

The most popular category for nominations – Painting, saw more than 278 entries, with finalists from a plethora of nationalities including, Zahra Souren Mousavi with Espejitos Butterflies. The award-winning Persian artist Mousavi’s first exhibition sold out in the UK in 2003 and since then she has won numerous awards and featured in titles such as Sunday Times Art Review, Reuters Artwork Review as well as claiming front cover for ArtBusiness Magazine - Miami Art Basel 2015.

Australian born Contemporary painter, Cindy Parsley has enjoyed outstanding success in the USA. Her paintings have been displayed in Milano, Monaco. Carrousel du louvre, Paris, and Miami. Cindy was awarded first place in a recent competition, her colorful and intriguing abstraction taking out the prize for both Acrylic & Oils. Her painting Enigmatic World was a sure choice for the final shortlist.

Award-winning Saudi National Siddiqa Juma specialises in Contemporary Islamic Art to inspire and create conversation. In 2016, she was a guest exhibitor at the Saudi National Creative Initiative and in 2017 Juma was commissioned by the Mayor of London’s office to create a collaborative piece “Unity for London” which was exhibited at Trafalgar Square, London, England. Juma competes for a Global Art accolade with her painting Diversity.

Viennese artist Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk expresses her love for harmonious colours and clear lines in works full of power, vivid colours and elegance. Her abstract work is shortlisted in the Illustration Art category.

In the Mixed Media category, Fine Art Photographer Janice Alamanou presents Gold Leaf. Alamanou’s work exhibits permanently in England, Florence, Barcelona and Austria, the artist has won multiple accolades including British Institute of Professional Photography’s Professional Photography Awards.

Riya Sharma is an Internationally renowned travel photographer from India, who has represented the country international with more than 100 awards under her belt. She makes the finalists list in the Photography category- Majestic Elephant.

The eleven-month programme culminates in an exquisite red-carpet Gala event in Dubai on 17th November 2017, at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa. From 4pm to 8pm guests can register to attend the exhibition curated by MEACA taking place at the Armani Hotel Ballroom Foyer, and from 8pm doors open for the gala event, strictly by table reservations only.

Dubbed to be the ‘Oscars of the Visual Arts’, the high-profile evening will see the likes of internationally acclaimed artists, art critics, art dealers, art collectors, art fair directors, museum directors, TV & radio personalities, and business leaders in attendance.

For more information on how to enter the awards, visit http://www.theglobalartawards.com

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THE GLOBAL ART AWARDS 2017 : Michael Lam

Michael Lam moved from the East to New York City over 25 years ago. He created Single Stoke Painting in 2003 base on calligraphy. In his work, compositional harmony and rhythm are centerpieces of his unique artistic style.

He is an international winner artist and had exhibition all over the world. Lam’s inspiration is the elevation of the human spirit to a higher plane of awareness, sensation and actualization. His work permanently displays in the New York City Library, collected by Columbia University and international art museums. Local and international collectors find his work to be of immense value.

Please fill in x5 questions you like to answer from the questions below:

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

This artwork is a Single Stroke Painting. I created Single Stroke Painting style in 2003. Unlike traditional paintings, I cannot repaint, add, or subtract paint to perfect particular parts of the painting. Single Stroke Painting requires mastering a number of variables such as the properties of paper, ink and brush, and the pressure applied in one swift motion. Many precise and calculations have to be made when creating a successful single Stroke Painting.

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

The Global Art Awards is a high standard honor awards. As a nominee for the Global Art Awards, it gives me supplement to stimulate my creation. It benefits my mind and my work.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

First of all, I am thankful to the Global Art Awards for selecting me. It is my honor to be the winner. Through this special good chance, I will tell younger artists that enthusiasm and persistence are the key to the success.

What is your definition of art?

Art is a silent language. It can connect the world and influence human beings with its remarkable power.

Greatest achievements so far…?

I can use my work deliver the message of Love and Peace to the world. In 2016, I received the honor title as Messenger of Peace from ATIM. I have used my work to support many foundations for the children.

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Artist Name: Michael Lam

Born: 1960

Live: New York City

The Global Art Awards 2017 :Riya Sharma

Riya Sharma currently lives and works in Kalol, (N.G) Gujarat, India. She holds a professional press card from the New York Institute of Photography and is an official photographer for their Photo World Magazine.She is a Photography Business Advisor/ photography marketing consultant and She provides the world's most popular and inspirational photography training. Riya Sharma is official member of more than 70 association , magazine, international art and cultural federation and etc.

A prodigious and immensely talented PROFESSIONAL - FREELANCE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER Who has represented India in many international Countries as a Sole Indian Photographer and who has made her country proud with numerous Global Awards. ( 100+ awards )

Riya Sharma is an internationally renown travel photographer from India who creates works with an unrelenting focus and beautiful simplicity that has earned her a spotlight in the international art scene. She has created a compelling artistic portfolio, being active in her home country, India, as well as in the U.S. where she has studied at the New York Institute of Photography.

“I want what I see with my eyes to directly transcend to what people see in my photographs.” – RIYA SHARMA.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?Riya Sharma.

The title Majestic elephant is used because an elephant has been considered a very majestic animal since ancient times. Having an elephant was considered a symbol of royalty since the time of kings. It was always used even in wars during the ancient times to show the strength of the army. It is even considered sacrate in most of the Asian countries. Hence the perfect timing of this picture shows its majesticity and royalness with the help of the perfect golden light of the sun.

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

It feels really good. No, feels great actually to be nominated for the global art awards competing against the best of the best artists from all around the globe. I feel really honored and humbled to be a part of such a great event and being recognised amongst the top artist in the world.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by

international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

It would mean the world to add one more great achievement to the list of my other achievements. It would be a dream come true to win against all the other nominations who have worked equally hard to win this. And the thought of me being given the award in front of the International Press and all the Elites and the Legends of this field gives me such an excitement and it sends the chills throughout my body.

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I am just a simple girl with the courage to work hard for my big dreams. Regardless of all my achievements, I like to keep my feet on the ground and try to touch the heart of the people with my art.

About my art, My primary focus is the depiction and documentation of humans all around the world catching their everyday lives. My images become the center of my work showcasing my artistic maturity despite my young age. Travel attractions, historic venues, poverty, social inequality, and beautifully orchestrated portraits are all within the parameters of my photography. I capture all of these themes under the watchful eye of my stylistic approach and my wish to establish connections. I capture the core of the human soul inviting all to a new awareness and openness to cultural diversity and connection to humanity through the appreciation of the universes that surround us.

I aim to capture moments in my photographs while sticking to my personal style and vision creating imagery that evokes a sense of connection, understanding, and integrity. The subjects of the photographs are moderately diverse, and the stylistic aspects remain relatively consistent throughout my series.

What is your definition of art?

Just one-word “VISION”. For Me, Art is nothing but a person’s vision. It is just How a person sees the things around him/her in a different way than how it supposed to be. It’s Always Interesting to see how a person presents/depicts the things. So any different and creative vision to see and present the things is ART for me.

Where do you see your art going in ten years?

To be Frank, I have never really thought about that far in the future. I believe in living the present to the fullest. All I wish and hope that my art inspires everyone in the present and the time to come. And plus, I would not want to decide anything for the future and put a limitation on what I can do. My art can go only as far as I want it to go unless I put a limitation of time or a position of achievement on it.

Can you tell us what your 'Before I Die' is?

My ‘Before I Die’ would be just to inspire the current generation and generations to come towards art. I just want to feel content with everything I will have achieved and every art I will have created.

I know my artwork is finished when…?

The moment I feel satisfied with whatever my eyes see in my artwork is when I feel my artwork is actually finished. It is still my mind says, I work on the detailing of my artwork. But, it is when my heart says, I know that’s my artwork is complete.

Greatest achievements so far…?

Well, I earned over 100 Achievements. But, I would love to still keep on adding more to the list. Some of my achievements would be

• ASIAN AWARDS – 2016

• TOP 20 PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE WORLD – 2016 USA

• ART KNIGHT – 2017

• TOKYO PHOTO AWARDS – 2016

• ATIM MASTER AWARD WINNER – 2017 – USA.

• FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017- USA.

• ONE EYE LAND BOOK AWARD WINNER – 2017

• SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANISATION – COMMENDED PHOTOGRAPHER 2017.

• AMERICAN ART AWARD WINNER – 2016

• INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA) 2016- HONORABLE MENTION AWARD.

• ART NATIONS – ARTIST OF THE YEAR – 2016 SOUTH KOREA.

• ART INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY WINNER – 2016.

• SOUTH KOREA ARTS MINISTRY AWARDED.

• BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL AWARD FRANCISCO GOYA WINNER – 2017

• PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURED BACK COVER PUBLICATION AWARD 2017 – USA.

• THE 21ST CENTURY ART BOOK OF THE YEAR – 2016.

So these are few of those achievements and as I mentioned earlier I would love to keep the list never-ending.

Award- Winning PROFESSIONAL - FREELANCE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER.

Artist details:

Artist Name: RIYA SHARMA

Born: INDIA. 19 JULY.

Live: KALOL (N.G) / INDIA.

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Xavier Yarto

A Mexican painter who has managed to put in purely abstract work a very unique through the creation of particular colors that give great strength and impact to your work touch.

The author seeks to bring a point beyond abstract art by combining this technique with a job in high relief of pre-Hispanic culture, which he turned in its theme transforms in concept and reinforced with a new set of colors that the artist creates otherwise to highlight the meaning of each icon used in his work.
After presenting several important and renowned places in Mexico, 
takes his work to countries like Sweden, the Netherlands , Spain, England, Austria, France, Italy and the USA.

No doubt his work hits again, because it not only offers the viewer the quality of an abstract work but takes the enigmatic world of pre-Columbian art. A job as its author calls it, " a recreation of the Hispanic culture with a modern language."
So Xavier Yarto contributes to art works full of color, strength and content. An artist who searches every new best to previous work.

1. Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

El Guerrero, it's a fusion between prehispanic art with modern art. This piece speaks of the courage, the force, the loyalty that had the warriors, in the pre-Hispanic México

2. How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

For me it is an honor for been nominated for such important prizes
 

3. What is your definition of art?
My work is a is a mix of prehispanic art with a modernist touch

4. Where do you see your art going in ten years?

I see myself, with much more presence in the world, being a more recognized artist

5. Best exhibition ever participated in…?

At the Louvre, museum

Artist Name: Xavier Yarto

Born: México, City

Live: USA
Website:xavieryarto.work

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McGivern

EDUCATION

1985-88 Ontario College of Art, AOCA, SCA
1984-85 Toronto School of Art
1983-84 Art’s Sake

WORKSHOPS

1998 Eric Fischl, Georgian College, Barrie, Canada
2000 Susan Rothenberg, Georgian College, Barrie, Canada

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017 What’s Old is New Again, Studio 26, NYC
2016 Corniche Series, Lando Fine Art, Edmonton, Alberts
2015 Studio 26 Art Miami, Miami Basel
2014 San Diego Art Fair, CA
Spectrum, Art Miami, Basel

2011 Corniche Series, CAN, New York, NY
2009 Lando Gallery, Edmonton, Alerta, Canada
Gallerie Bohner, Manhiem, Germany
2008 Arts Club, London, England
2007 Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ontario.
2006 Nomad Gallery. London, England
Spoke Gallery, Toronto,
2005 Grand Canvas’, Majlis Gallery, Grand Hyatt, Dubai, UAE
Lando Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
INDEX 05, Canadian Pavillion, Dubai, UAE
2004 Extraordinary Journey, Majlis Galley, Dubai, UAE
INDEX 04, Canadian Pavillion, Dubai, UAE
2002 Westdale Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario
2001 Paintings in my mind, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto
2000 Makepeace, McGivern, Furniture & Painting, Prime Gallery
1999 Teodora Art Gallery, Original Sense, 1998 Toronto, Ontario
Extraordinary Journey ∏, Ozten Zeki Gallery London, England
1997 The Barnes Collection Series, Musée Hotel Baudy, Giverny, France,
Extraordinary Journey, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto,
1996 An Evening in the Eastend, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto, 1995
Galerie Company, Paris, France
1993 Schieder & Assoc., Toronto
1988-93 various solo shows Selected Group 

Exhibition con’t

2017 Studio 26, New York, NY
2016 POV, Lazy Susan Gallery, NYC, NY
Postcards from the Edge, Metro Pictures, NYC, NY
2012-16 Lando Fine Art, Edmonton, Alberta
2011 MIND, Dubai, UAE
Art Dot, Montreal2010
Arta Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Art Dubai, Bait Muzna Gallery, Muscat, Oman
Weird, Fran Hill Gallery, Toronto,
Fran HIll Toronto
Arta Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2008 International Art Fair, Galeria de Arte Gaudi, Madrid, Spain,
2007 Collectors Gallery, Albright Knox Museum, Buffalo, NY
ART Nime, 2007, Galeria de Arte Gaudi, Madrid, Spain, Nimes,
2006 Lando Fine Art, Edmonton, Alberta
Quan Schieder, Toronto
2006 New Paintings, Nomad Gallery, London England
New Paintings, Spoke Gallery, Toronto, Canada
2005 Lando Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
Celebration of the Arabian Horse, Christies, Artworks,Dubai, UAE
Women and Art, A Global Perspective, Sharjah Ladies Club, Sharjah,UAE
Nord Sud, Galeria Carrion Vivar, Bogata, Columbia
MIWA, Artforum, New York, New York
2004 Gold Art, Schwabach, Germany
2003 Art Bodensee, Dornbirn, Austria
2002 Innsbruck Art Fair, BB Fine Art, Innsbruck, Austria
Europ’art, BB Fine Art, Geneva, Switzerland,
2001 Galerie im Neuen Kranzler Eck, Berlin, Germany
Biennale Internazionale Dell’Arte Contemporanea, Florence, Italy
The New Artist, International Art Fair, Zurich, Switzerland
Toronto International Art Fair, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto
2000 Toronto International Art Fair, Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto
Bait Muzna Gallery, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
2000 NOT the Royal Academy Summer Show, Salon des Refusés, London, England
1999 Royal Academy summer Show, Selected but not hung, London, England
NOT the Royal Academy Summer Show, Salon des Refusés, London, England
Pratt & Whitney, Invited artist, Mississauga, Ontario
Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto
1998 Majlis Gallery, Dubai, UAE
Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto
NOT the Royal Academy Summer Show, Salon des Refusés, London, England
1997 Art Expo ‘97, Teodora Art Gallery, New York, New York
The Art and Technology Circus, Audart, New York, New York
The Majlis Gallery, Dubai, U.A.E.
1996 “Gifts from the Permenat Collection”, Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art
“TNT”, Audart Gallery, New York, New York,
1994 Quan Schieder, Toronto, Ontario
1988-93 various shows

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS

2007 The Lindsay Gallery, Lindsay, Ontario
2005 Vernon Art Gallery, Vernon, B.C.
2004 Glynhurst Art Gallery, Brantford, Ontario
Temiskaming Art Gallery, Extraordinary Journey,Haileybury,

Museum Collections

Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, Toronto
The Robert MacLaughlin GalleryOshawa University College, University of Toronto
Art Gallery of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Art Gallery of Peel, Brampton
Baycrest Centre, Toronto
Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto
Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto

SELECTED COLLECTIONS

HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Cee Cee Holdings, Dubai, UAE
Royal Collection, Sharjah, UAE
Compass, Dubai, UAE
Designdivision, Dubai, UAE
Emirates Tower Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Eytzinger Gold, Schwabach, Germany
Ghandour Building, Beirut, Lebanon
Bernstein Hounsfield & Assoc., London, England
Cannex Financial Inc., Toronto
Danson, Zucker & Connelly, Toronto
Electric Light Company, London, England
Lever Brothers, Toronto
Saatchi & Saatchi, Compton Hayhurst, (Canada) Ltd.
Teck Corporation, Vancouver, B.C.
Union Carbide, Toronto

COMMISSIONS

Swarovski Crystals, Dubai, UAE
Emirates Tower Hotel, Dubai, UAE
JL Albright Venture Partners, Toronto
ArtWorks, Dubai, UAE
Frayland Consulting and Interiors, Dubai, UAE

COMMISSIONS CON’T

Dellwood Consultancy, Dubai, UAE
Unesco, Christmas cards 2003-2004,
Snecma Moteurs, CDC IXIS Securties
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta
Luigi Malones, Dublin, Ireland

BIBLIOGRAPHY

LASTIDOS, May 2010
MUDD, magazine, Toronto 2010
D'Art Magazine June,2009
The Post, Bodly Composed Exhibition Saturates Gallery, Lindsay, Ontario. 2007

BIBLIOGRAPHY CON’T

Kwaratha Lakes this week, Extraordinary Journey Continues. Lindsay, Ontario
Liberty Magazine, Cover, Dubai, UAE, 2005
Lush, The Midas Brush, Toronto, 2005
Arabian Woman, June 2005, Dubai, UAE
Abstract Appeal, Friday Magazine, 2005, Dubai Gulf Times, May 2005, Dubai, UAE
Art Scene, Grand Canvases, Inside Out, June 2005, Dubai, UAE Liberty Magazine, March 2005, Dubai, UAE
The Gulf Times, Tabloid, January 31, 2005
Women and Art, Sharjah Ladies Biennale, Sharjah, UAE, 2005
February 2005, Ajman TV
A Grand Canvas of Abstract Forms, City Times, Khaleej Times, Saturday May 14,2005
Airmile Millionaires, Viva Magazine, June 2005, Dubai, UAE
Making a Grand Exhibition, Hello Magazine, May 2005, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Eye, Dubai Radio, May 11, 2005, Dubai, UAE
7 Days, Metro Life, May 17, 2005, Dubai, UAE
The Expositor, Abstract Expressionism gets Updated,
Persona Media, Haileybury, On, September 10, 2004
Temiskaming Spectator, The Glitter of Gold, September 8, 2004
Gulf News, Rich Oils, Glassware on show” Dubai, UAE, Septr22, 2004 Gulf Weekly, Brush with Art, Dubai, UAE, September, 2004
The Gulf Today, “Dubai is a very futuristic city”, September 29, 2004 Bold Abstracts, Hamilton Spectator, Reggina Hago, April 2002
Al-Quds, London England, September 8,9, 2001
International Artist, Master Painter, October/November 2000
Oman TV, January 25, 2000
NIZWA Magazine, July 2000
The Globe & Mail, June 7, 2000
www.studio 211.com, august , 2000
International Artist, master Painter, October/November, 2000
Nizwa Magazine, Cover, Muscat, Oman, July 2000
Oman TV, Muscat, Oman, January 25, 2000
BBC 4, Today, Anna Ford, June 20, 1998, London
Media Television, CITY TV, December 19, 1994
Toronto Star, Diana Geddes, Paris, May 24, 1992

THE GLOBAL ART AWARDS 2017 : Jamal HABROUSH AL SUWAIDI.

Jamal Habroush Al Suwaidi work is influenced by his relationship with the local environment of UAE, and what it comprises from both historical stereotactic notions, and concepts arising from change and prosper. In both dimensions, the artist works upon the significant idea and its endless innovations, along with his invoke on the perspective illustration by describing major aesthetic level for the awaited artistic corollary. Thus, he paves the way towards the anthropomorphism expressionism, and uniformed abstraction for the heritage of artistic elements that are visualized in their own beauty, outlined excellently as having its own contemporary value.

In this rich context, the sea and the mountains…the desert and its beings…the ship and its worlds…are all present to be merged with letters arising from the melody of existence.

Please fill in x5 questions you like to answer from the questions below:

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

This artwork ‘’LOVE – DANCING’’ is a part of a series named love on which I’m still working since 2015. Is it a very symbolic work of two Arabic letters which compose the word LOVE (as hobb in Arabic)…

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

What are you looking forward to it most at the Global Art Awards Ceremony?

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

What drives you? 

What is your definition of art?

Art for me is a world of an elegant beauty a way of existence, a way of expression of what you feel, and it is the conscious creation of something beautiful meaningful using imagination…

Where do you get your inspiration?

Our culture and heritage have been a source of my inspiration. Forms and subjects such as desert, oil, pearls, calligraphy, rhythm and sound inspire almost all of my work. Arabic calligraphy is one of my favorite subjects, I like combining letters with other forms from nature with the aim of sharing the beauty of our language with others.

My favorite Artist of all time is?

How do you deal with artist's block?

Where do you see your art going in ten years?

Can you tell us what you have going on right now?

Can you tell us what your 'Before I Die' is?

To highlight the authentic social and cultural values of the UAE community, as well as sharing and sending the message of love and peace to the world through my art.

I know my artwork is finished when…?

Best Commissioned artwork ever done was…?

Which are your favorite artists?

Best exhibition ever participated in…?

Greatest achievements so far…?

Would love to exhibit my work in…

In all places which love my art.

Artist details:

Artist Name: Jamal HABROUSH AL SUWAIDI.

Born: 1971.

Live: United Arab Emirates.

URLs:

Website: www.jamalalsuwaidi.com

Twitter: @jamalAlSuwaidi1

Facebook: Jamal H. Al Suwaidi

Instagram: @jamal_habroush_alsuwaidi

THE GLOBAL ART AWARDS 2017 : Lida Sherafatmand

Painting is a vocation for me. I believe the art which we produce becomes part of our physical, emotional and intellectual reality. This puts a huge responsibility on my shoulders when I am creating, to make sure I give the best of me to my environment as I ‘immortalize’ a part of reality in the painting. I meditate, pray, and dance to get in touch with depths of beauty and strength in life.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

The nominated painting is called “Waterfall of the Soul”, it is 150 x 120 cm, oil on canvas. It expresses the elegance of a soul, and the experience of flow. All the little flowers you see in it are the fuschia flower (f.Corymbifera is the scientific botanic name of it). In flower essence remedies the fuschia flower helps one release entanglements from the past which are preventing the flow in one’s life. So the prayer with which I have painted this painting is for the viewer to experience a release of entanglements which block their flow of life. The shape of waterfall is to accentuate the sensation of flow. At the same time the painting is meant to mirror the elegance of the soul.

I have to say though, that I managed to bring out the elegance thanks to the fact that I got to know an amazing person during the period that I was painting this piece. This person has the most elegant soul I have ever witnessed in my life. So I felt compelled to paint the beauty that I see in this person, to let the world see it too. Most often the most amazing people are not those like me who are in the spotlight, but the ones reserved and hidden away from the public eye. I feel like a gemologist in a way; when a gemologist discovers a rare gem, he wants to show the world his discovery. I did that with this painting; I saw a rare elegance of a soul and expressed its beauty for the world to see. And wherever in life I notice a beauty which is not visible to the general physical eye I try to express it through my paintings. I feel that as my function in society as a painter.

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

As a person I’m rather engaged with life and enthusiastic about many things in the universe around us. I try to be as authentic as possible to myself and through that authenticity contribute what I feel is missing in the external environment around me in society as a painter- since with a painting one creates something physical which remains in our environment.

Regarding my art work, as many might already know, ‘florescencism’ is the term I use to encapsulate both the visual and the philosophy in it.  Well, ‘flor’ (Latin word for flower) refers to the fact that flowers are what the images are made of . Flower as a verb -to flower- is a metaphor used in many cultures and languages to symbolize the flourishing of an individual or a civilization. Having studied international relations at university with the intention of enriching my art and making it more concrete in its stance in society, I make use of peace/conflict theories to pass on knowledge on human nature. After finishing my Masters in international Relations, I submitted a PhD proposal which was accepted by Keele University in the UK, but I decided to continue my art exhibitions and come back to that in a few years time in order to be able to write from my direct experience interacting with different societies through my art.

Where do you see your art going in ten years?

I intend to interact with more and more societies of different countries through my art and learn along the way, as well as connect to people’s hearts.

Two more precise projects though which I intend to realize before the next 10 years pass are:

1. A duet exhibition with Damien Hirst, to be followed by a face-to-face public debate with both Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. This is due to the sharp difference in our approaches to beauty in art; not because I undervalue their approach to beauty in any way, nor do I find their approach wrong, but because I think after a century of mainstream conceptual art, it is important to allow space for a different approach to beauty too. I use a neurobiological theory of aesthetics which appeals to our inborn sense of beauty regardless educational levels. This is to keep us in touch and close to nature. So I would love to have a discussion on it with these prominent figures in the mainstream who have been influencing our ideas of beauty today.

2. The second project is a ballet interpretation of my paintings. The flowers in my paintings are like dancers on stage in my imagination. So I have prepared a concept story for my ‘internal worlds’ painting series which describes the different states of human nature inside and how they influence our interaction with the outside world. I would like this story board to be performed as a ballet piece which of course only a choreographer can compose. I am currently having talks with the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg about it, and do hope to realize such project way before 10 years time in fact.

Can you tell us what you have going on right now?

At the moment I am preparing a new collection to be exhibited the Asia Art Funds gallery in New York in March 2018. Master Mahmoud Farshchian the great Iranian master of Persian miniature painting will open the exhibition, and I am very much honoured by that because I admire his art very much. I only met him once, but luckily he appreciates my work enough to be honouring me by opening the exhibition there. I hope your committee members from Global Art Awards would be able to attend too.

Best Commissioned artwork ever done was…?

I have been invited by the China National Academy of Painting in Beijing to create a painting with my own style of painting, on the silk road. The painting is rather large, 3.6 x 2.5 meters, and although my sketches of it are still to reach final approval, but this would be then the best commission I have ever had. I am immensely joyed to have received this invitation because I consider their academy of a very high standing.

Artist Name: Lida Sherafatmand

Born: Iran

Live: Malta

Website : www.lida.gallery

Twitter: @lidasart

Facebook : @lidasherafatmand

Instagram : @lidasherafatmand

THE GLOBAL ART AWARDS 2017 : Gina Plunder

My works are like landscapes of the heart describing the fillings inside sometimes easy and light, sometime powerful with ups and downs.

They are made in a complicated process of layering with acrylic paint and spray so they are full of light but in the same time powerful. Architecture and human silhouettes are basic elements in my art works. I like to lead the viewer through imaginary spaces, which are the framework for my surreal creations. Sometimes I include monotype print or used paper targets to get more structure in my works, and also to surprise!

Please fill in x5 questions you like to answer from the questions below:

1) Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

My nominated artwork for the Global Art Awards has the title “The Glove”. You can see 2 hands that seem to want to shape or to quench fire. One of the hand wear a glove made of a used paper target. It is maybe a play with fire, you can burn your fingers or not…

2) How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I’m an optimist, I believe in a better world someday!

My works are describing the fillings inside of our souls sometimes easy and light, sometime powerful or hart with ups and downs like landscapes of the heart.

The paintings are made in a complicated process of layering with acrylic paint and color spray so they are very atmospheric and full of light but in the same time powerful. You can see shadowy areas or floating pathways, which appear to be made of glass, imaginary landscapes or sky images. Shadowy areas open up to reveal other areas. The illusion of disintegrating space is created, to be recreated again from nothing – the circle of life!

Generally my work is moving in the border areas between painting and drawing, space and surface, figuration and geometry, between illusion and reality. Architecture, geometrical figures, human silhouettes and the interplay between the Real and abstract are basic elements in my art works. I like to lead the viewer through imaginary spaces and optical illusions, which often form the framework for my surreal creations. Sometimes I also include monotype print to get more structure in my works, or used paper targets to thematise our senses, invisible feelings and emotions and also to surprise!

In addition to my paintings I also do drawings. Under the title “Wishhouse” they are describing the difficult significance of the home as a “micro home” like the motto: home is where the heart is. This houses are particular houses, have no walls, have open spaces. There are many rooms, windows, stairs, twisting hallways like in real life. It is a new imaginary house, but it consists of parts of old buildings that actually exist. Old and new together: my wishhouse!

3) My favourite Artist of all time is?

Vincent van Gogh is my favorite artist and my inspiration for colors.

4) How do you deal with artist's block?

Some of my best friends are also artists. I’m furthermore member of the 2 important artists associations in Germany “GEDOK” German and Austrian Artists association and “BBK” federal German artist association. I like to take part in international exhibitions also to get to know foreign artists, to see how they work and how are the deals in their countries.

5) Can you tell us what you have going on right now?

In addition to my own work as an artist I also do art workshops with children. Since about 10 years I’m Director of the Art Centre - Bildungschance Rastatt, an education Association for schools Pupils and lecturer at the Land Academy of Art and Theater Castle Rotenfels. I am working with many children with migration background, from different cultures and countries.

Art is for many children a way to express emotions or messages, as a language for every one of us it promotes the integration, therefore it contributes very substantially to overcome boundaries and to dismantle prejudices.

Art improves the educational opportunities, changes destructive aggressiveness into constructive energy. All teachers with whom I collaborate realized surprised that there are no discipline problems with the students during the art workshop.

For me is a pleasure to see how concentrate my students work and to see how happy they are when they’re work is done.

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

What are you looking forward to it most at the Global Art Awards Ceremony?

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

Where do you see your art going in ten years?

What drives you? 

What is your definition of art?

Where do you get your inspiration?

Can you tell us what your 'Before I Die' is?

I know my artwork is finished when…?

Best Commissioned artwork ever done was…?

Which are your favorite artists?

Best exhibition ever participated in…?

Greatest achievements so far…?

Would love to exhibit my work in …

Artist details:

Artist Name: Gina Plunder

Born: in Romania, September 21, 1964

Live: Rastatt, Germany

URLs:

Website: www.ginaplunder.com