The latest extravaganza in Dubai’s creative landscape is ‘Hues of Harmony’, a multi-faceted art exhibition taking place from 12-14th June 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in Festival City. The exhibition will showcase contemporary South Asian artworks including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media performances by 20 renowned Indian and Pakistani artists. ‘Hues of Harmony’ will highlight the notion of art as a universal language able to unify people, cultures and countries, promoting peace and harmony.

Exhibiting artists include Vijay Shelar, A. Q. Arif and Avijit Dutta, Manohar Desai, Rajendra Kapse, Mashkoor Raza, Salman Farooqi, Nadia Hussain and Ghalib Baqar, amongst others, all of whom have made a significant mark on the international art scene. Dubai based Indian artist Zainab Mirza will also debut her work, and has created paintings especially for ‘Hues of Harmony’. Mirza was inspired to begin painting by friend and mentor, legendary Indian artist M.
F. Husain, who recently exhibited in Dubai and will be attending the ‘Hues of Harmony’ opening.

“Indian and Pakistani art is becoming increasingly visible at art exhibitions across the globe. Many people do not realise the strong inter-connection between the two cultures, and how this is portrayed in the artwork of both Indian and Pakistani artists alike. I am honoured to bring ‘Hues of Harmony’ to the UAE community, and hope to showcase the strong cultural affinities in the art displayed, and how, despite years of unsettlement between the two countries, art is a means to open dialogue and promote unity amongst mankind,” stated Jyoti Karmali, Director of ‘Hues of Harmony’.

The exhibition will combine artwork, music, poetry and live performances, designed especially to emphasize the art world’s vast mediums and limitless borders. It will be centred on using art as a platform to bridge gaps between individuals, societies and long-standing traditions.

The private opening of the show on Saturday 12th June will feature an incredible performance by artists Fahim Hamid Ali from Pakistan and Achut Palav from India, painting ‘live’ to the beats of Sufi music ‘Om’ and ‘Allah’. The two paintings will be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to The Children’s Hope Foundation, a Dubai-registered charity that works to change the lives of children who are disadvantaged through illness, disability or poverty.

Brought to life by Jyoti Karmali, generously supported by Chivas in line with their ethos of brotherhood and chivalry, and supported by The InterContinental Hotel, ‘Hues of Harmony’ will be open to the public on 13th and 14th June from 12:00 hrs – 22:00 hrs.