Arab Art
Investing in Arab art is supporting global dialogue: Rayan Imad Hakki
Rayan Imad Hakki, General Manager and Exhibition Curator at Khawla Art Gallery (KAG), Dubai Design District, is a native of Saudi Arabia. Raised in Beirut, Lebanon, she holds a BA in Architecture from Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts University, Lebanon. A love and appreciation of art and culture led her to pursue further education in Arts and Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, along with participating in a masterclass with Christie’s online education. Hakki is currently overseeing KAG’s ‘Summer Collective Exhibition’, inaugurated on July 10. On show till August 31, it is a celebration of contemporary art from the MENA region, showcasing a blend of emerging talent and established artists, spanning miniature paintings, upcycled art, oil and acrylic masterpieces, calligraphy, and charcoal creations. The exhibition also seeks to encourage and educate young and new collectors about MENA art. Rayan Imad Hakki speaks to Gulf Today about why one should support Arab art
