The 2nd International Art & Antique Expo 19th - 21st April, 2006, Dubai ___________________________ Classy depictions of an artist's cove...an International exhibition of magnificent works with an ancient touch...evoking aesthetic reaction worldwide... The 2nd edition of The International Art & Craft Expo, renamed as 'The International Art & Antique Expo' is to be held from April 19th - 21st, 2006 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Hall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the earnest support and patronage of 'Dubai Cultural Council' and 'Emirates Fine Art Society'. Further, based on the success of the International Art & Craft Expo 2005, the International Art & Antique Expo will strengthen Dubai's position on the international art scene. The International Art & Antique Expo 2006 is a special exhibition being organized, with the purpose to enhance the cultural exchange and the globalization of the affluent art market in the Middle East. The exhibition will provide the opportunity for art and antique professionals and lovers to see and learn, to evaluate the market and to help expand the collector market by reaching out to new collectors and art enthusiasts. The Fair is intended for two types of buyers: a core group of trade agencies and a larger group of interested people wanting to buy a beautiful piece to complement their surroundings.
As a result of the exhibition's stated goal to continuously improve its attendance and presentation by adopting intensive and extensive marketing strategies, the 2nd edition of this prestigious show will no doubt fulfill the expectations of the most demanding collectors among them ! The Middle East being a budding market for the art & antique industry, an exhibition of this nature is expected to attract over 250 exhibitors from over 30 countries and draw trade visitors from all over the Middle East and neighboring region. Exhibitor Profile: Accessories Decorative Art Paintings Sculpture Works on paper Asian and Oriental Art Miniatures Glasswork Prints and Engravings Ceramics Pictures Frames Drawings & Watercolour Textile & Carpets Ancient, Medieval and Primitive Boxes Bronzes Bygones Ethnic Jewellery Mirrors Clocks and Barometers Ancient Furniture Old master & modern paintings Tapestries Antique and modern books Lampshades Galleries and Displays P.S. - The Exhibit profile is not a complete list. Any company that falls within the categories of Art & Antique is welcome to exhibit at the exhibition. For more information such as show report and space application forms for the exhibition, please refer to our website: www.globallinksdubai.com/artsnantiques/index.html
