From Canvas to Capital: Arab Art, Regional Collecting, and the Economics of Cultural Investment

When

May 21, 2025
5:45pm - 8:00pm

Where

Christies
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York NY

ABANA and Christie’s cordially invite you to an exclusive evening dedicated to celebrating the diverse artistic heritage of the Middle East.

This special event will gather fellow members, collectors, and connoisseurs for an insightful exploration of this historically rich and culturally significant artistic landscape. Distinguished experts will share their perspectives on the cultural importance, investment potential, and growing collector enthusiasm for Middle Eastern art.

The evening will feature a panel discussion with leading scholars, market specialists, and art finance professionals. They will delve into the rising prominence of Middle Eastern art and discuss strategic opportunities within this rapidly evolving market.

Following the panel, we will have a selection of works on view in the Boardrooms.

Panelists: 
Heather Ibrahim-Leathers: Moderator and ABANA Board Member
Sheikh Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi: Founder of Barjeel Art Foundation
Dr. Ridha Moumni: Chairman – Middle East & Africa – Christie’s
Sayuri Ganepola: Global Managing Director of Art Finance – Christie’s

In Collaboration With: ZandFineArts

* Please reserve your space as soon as possible! For registration questions/matters, please email events@abana.co.
** Each person may register only once. Duplicate registrations will be removed, as this event is exclusively for ABANA members.

Registration

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