OLIVIERO RAINALDI ART EXHIBITIONS AT
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE AND D3
The first solo Exhibitions in the UAE by word-renowned Italian sculptor and painter Oliviero Rainaldi. His sculptures will be on display for six months in DIFC and his paintings and drawings will be showcased from 14 -30 March in d3 at Sconci Art Gallery.
Rainaldi’s exhibitions in Dubai have been organized by Sabrina Menichetti and Laura Garzia in partnership with Studio Arte 15 – an Art
Consulting firm specialized in art advisory and curatorial services.
The first public exhibition in the UAE by world-renowned Italian sculptor and painter Oliviero Rainaldi is hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub and destination for lifestyle, arts and culture. The exhibition will see a display of four elegant masterpieces by Rainaldi on the area encircling the iconic Gate Building.
Rainaldi’s sculptures will be on display for six months, as part of the DIFC’s newly launched Art Integration Programme, which seamlessly weaves art into the fabric of the community, while connecting people through creative outdoor living. The Art Integration Programme will also showcase the artworks of British artist, and one of the world’s most distinguished sculptors, Sir Tony Cragg.
Raja Al Mazrouei, Senior Vice President – Marketing and Corporate Communications at DIFC Authority, said: “We are looking forward to bringing the works of renowned artists Oliviero Rainaldi and Tony Cragg to our community of over 21,600 professionals. Exquisite pieces from both artists will add value to the DIFC’s art scene, enhancing the cultural experience for those living and working in the district.”
Rainaldi’s exhibition, The nature of things, features four works created from bronze: Human Baptisms (2003), Human Baptisms II (2009), Argonaut (2010) and Fallen (2013). Two of these pieces will be featured at DIFC Art Nights, where the exhibition will be launched, on 13 March 2017 and will be displayed for a week in the Gate Village. Rainaldi’s exhibition at DIFC is sponsored by Maserati and takes place under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai.
Alongside the outdoor exhibition hosted by DIFC, 30 of Rainaldi’s paintings and drawings are showcased from 14 – ۳۰ March 2017 in d3 @ Sconci Art Gallery, the first Italian contemporary gallery in Dubai. The exhibition Examples is a journey through Rainaldi’s artistic growth since 1989 and to date and it is held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai.
Rainaldi’s exhibitions in Dubai have been organized by Sabrina Menichetti and Laura Garzia in partnership with Studio Arte 15 – an Art Consulting firm specialized in art advisory and curatorial services.
Title: The Nature of Things
Location: Dubai International Financial Centre
Dates of exhibition: 13 March – ۱۳ September 2017
Opening: 13 March 2017, 7:00 pm
Sponsored by: Maserati
Under the auspices of: Consulate General of Italy in Dubai
Organized by: Sabrina Menichetti and Laura Garzia in partnership with Studio Arte 15
more informations: studioarte15.com
Title: Examples
Location: Sconci Art Gallery, d3 – Dubai Design District, building 8, 1st floor, 107-108
Dates of exhibition: 15 -30 March 2017
Opening: 14 March 2017, 7:00 pm
Under the auspices of: Consulate General of Italy in Dubai
Organized by: Sabrina Menichetti and Laura Garzia in partnership with Studio Arte 15
Info: info@sconcigallery.com
