Painting Exhibition by George R
As against the predominant culture of excess – of colour, figures, images, details, ornamentations and titillation – George’s paintings veer away into a mode of being that employs extreme minimalism and economy. But it is not only a minimalism of mere protest and counterpoint, but also one that invites the viewer into the rich layeredness of every minutiae of reality – of colours, planes, tones, surfaces and moods… By avoiding figuration in the conventional sense, his works work on textures and patterns, thus gradually drawing us into its intense moodscapes.
Dates - From April 1st to April 30th - Meet the artist on April 4 at 4pm
Time - from Saturday to Thursday from 8:30am to 6pmWhere - Alliance Francaise Dubai - Oud Metha, street 18
Olivier Roy was previously a research director at the French National Center for Scientific Research and a lecturer for both the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences and the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris. From 1984 to 2008, he acted as a consultant to the French Foreign Ministry. Roy is the author of numerous books on subjects including Iran, Islam, Asian politics. His best-known book, L'Echec de l'Islam politique (The Failure of Political Islam), is a standard text for students of political Islam.
Antoine is a joyful but disenchanted photographer. His only true friend, Mateo, is a 7 years old. One day, he hears a piano sonata coming from the building across the courtyard. Mesmerized by the music, he becomes obsessed by the beautiful but mysterious pianist and starts to photograph her at every opportunity. An intense relationship develops between the fragile and genuine Elena and a tranformed Antoine.
International Earth Day - Conference in English
France was officially selected to host the 21st conference of the parties on climate change in 2015 On this occasion, Alliance Francaise Dubai in cooperation with French Business Council is holding a series of conferences and events about climate changes.
On April 21, conference on sustainable cities, solar energy, carbon emissions with
Vahid Fotuhi, President of the Emirates Solar Industry Association,
Michaela Neukirch, Senior Manager Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence,
Florence Castel, Sustainable City and Mobility Competitiveness Cluster at ADVANCITY.
Smadj & Eric Truffaz - French Business Council Gala Dinner
As a cultural partner, Alliance Francaise Dubai presents oud player and electro producer Smadj & jazz trumpeter Eric Truffaz on stage on the occasion of the French Business Council Gala Dinner, performing a mix of jazz and world music.
Date – Thursday, April 23rd 2015Time - 7:30pmWhere - The Address Montgomerie, Dubai
Tickets available at FBC, Oud Metha - Dhs.590 for FBC members and Dhs.750 for non-FBC members
Alliance Française Dubai is a non-profit organization that keep aiming “To be the French Institute and the French Cultural hub of choice in Dubai for learning the French language, and for the promotion of French & Francophone cultures in a thriving environment.”
Alliance Française Dubai is extremely active on the cultural scene of the UAE. They promote visual and performing arts not only for French and Francophone artists but especially for other artists of various nationalities.
Tel: 04 335 87 12 Email: info@afdubai.org
http://www.afdubai.org
Opening hours from Saturday to Thursday from 8:30am to 6pm
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