National Art Gallery http://artgallery.gov.mv Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:50:49 +0000 en hourly 1 UPCOMING: “BREATHING ATOLLS: JAPAN-MALDIVES CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION” (2012) http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/02/breathing-atolls-japan-maldives-contemporary-art-exhibition-2012/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/02/breathing-atolls-japan-maldives-contemporary-art-exhibition-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/02/breathing-atolls-japan-maldives-contemporary-art-exhibition-2012/ March 20, 2012 (Tuesday) | National Art Gallery | Time: TBA.

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The first full-scale contemporary art exhibition in the Maldives: ‘Breathing Atolls: Japan-Maldives Contemporary Art Exhibition‘ is a one of a kind exhibition jointly organized by The National Centre for the Arts and The Japan Foundation.

This exhibition celebrates the 45th anniversary relationship between Japan and the Maldives; and is inspired by the unique archipelago of the Maldives consisting of chains of geographically and culturally distinctive islands forming atolls that are, unfortunately, at risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels. Consequently, this exhibition is an expression of concern regarding climate change and environmental issues determining the fate of small island nations and using contemporary art practices to relay that concern both locally and globally. The Maldives is still blossoming to the contemporary art scene and thanks to the efforts of many, this exhibition celebrates our first wide-scale foray into the world of contemporary art both at a national and an international level.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Terunobu Fujimori, Fujiko Nakaya, Haruka Kojin, Tetsuro Kano, Yukihiro Taguchi, Yodogawa-Technique, Afu (Afzal Shaafiu Hasan), Ali Nishan (Millzero).

Japanese Artists will conduct on-site research in the Maldives prior to exhibition and wholly observe geographical and cultural environment peculiar to the Maldives and people’s lifestyles through exchange with local people. Maldivian Artists will also have the opportunity to exhibit and introduce themselves to the contemporary art scene in Japan.

OPENING DATE: March 20 (Tuesday.)
RECEPTION TIME: TBA.
VENUE: National Art Gallery,
(Musuem Building, Block A, Medhuziyaraiy Magu, Male’.)
]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/02/breathing-atolls-japan-maldives-contemporary-art-exhibition-2012/feed/ THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE: “DEMOCRACY HAS INITIATED MECHANISMS RESULTING IN A BETTER PRISON SYSTEM - PRESIDENT NASHEED.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-democracy-has-initiated-mechanisms-resulting-in-a-better-prison-system-president-nasheed/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-democracy-has-initiated-mechanisms-resulting-in-a-better-prison-system-president-nasheed/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:13:18 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-democracy-has-initiated-mechanisms-resulting-in-a-better-prison-system-president-nasheed/ “Speaking at the exhibition at the National Arts Gallery, President Nasheed said civil society should encourage the reform and reintegration of prisoners back into society” (“Democracy Has Initiated Mechanisms Resulting in a Better Prison System - President Nasheed,” 2012). (Read more…)

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“Democracy Has Initiated Mechanisms Resulting in a Better Prison System - President Nasheed,” The President’s Office, January 12, 2012. http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=6589 (Accessed January 15, 2012).

]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-democracy-has-initiated-mechanisms-resulting-in-a-better-prison-system-president-nasheed/feed/ THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE: “PRESIDENT INAUGURATES CREATIVITY FAIR 2012.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-president-inaugurates-creativity-fair-2012/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-president-inaugurates-creativity-fair-2012/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:24:17 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/the-presidents-office-president-inaugurates-creativity-fair-2012/ Browse The President’s Office Photo Gallery: “President Inaugurates Inmates Creativity Fair 2012.”

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“President Inaugurates Inmates Creativity Fair 2012.” The President’s Office, January 12, 2012. http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=24&aid=1503 (Accessed January 14, 2012).

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January 12, 2012 (Thursday) | National Art Gallery | 20:30 hrs.
January 13 | National Art Gallery | 16:00-21:00 hrs.
January 14 | National Art Gallery | 09:00-21:00 hrs.
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HANDICRAFT/GROUP-EXHIBITION: “Inmates Creativity Fair 2012: ACCEPT ME” by the Dhevana Furusathu Program Office of Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Services, in association with the National Centre for the Arts, and Maldives National Broadcasting Cooperation (MNBC) acting as an exclusive media partner, opens at the National Art Gallery.

This unique fair showcases creativity and expertise on handicraft by the convicts in an effort to show that convicts could become part of the society, that there are creative people among the inmates and to make the public aware of the various rehabilitation programs at the prisons.

OPENING DATE: January 12 (Thursday.)
RECEPTION TIME: 20:30 hrs.
VENUE: National Art Gallery,
(Musuem Building, Block A, Medhuziyaraiy Magu, Male’.)
]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/upcoming-2012/feed/ HAVEERU DAILY: “ART EXHIBITION HOPES TO CREATE POSITIVE IMAGE OF CHILDREN.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/haveeru-daily-art-exhibition-hopes-to-create-positive-image-of-children/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/haveeru-daily-art-exhibition-hopes-to-create-positive-image-of-children/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:47:24 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/haveeru-daily-art-exhibition-hopes-to-create-positive-image-of-children/ “The exhibition, which was inaugurated on December 24 and opened until 10pm yesterday, showcased the talent of the children living in the Education and Training Centre for Children (ETCC) in Kaaf atoll Maafushi and the Correctional Training Centre for Children (CTCC) in Kaaf atoll Feydhoofinolhu” (Suha, 2011). (Read more…)

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Suha, Mariyam. “Art exhibition hopes to create positive image of children” Haveeru Daily, sec. News, December 30, 2011. http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/39469 (Accessed January 5, 2012).

]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/haveeru-daily-art-exhibition-hopes-to-create-positive-image-of-children/feed/ “THE FARM” (2012) http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/upcoming-hibalhidhoo-vegetable-farm-2012/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/upcoming-hibalhidhoo-vegetable-farm-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:59:45 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/upcoming-hibalhidhoo-vegetable-farm-2012/ January 4, 2012 (Wednesday) | National Art Gallery | 20:30 hrs.
January 5, 8, 9 | National Art Gallery | 10:00-16:00 hrs.
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SOLO-EXHIBITION/PRESENTATION: “The Farm,” by the Danish Artist, Mr. Søren Dahlgaard, opens at the National Art Gallery.

The ‘Dough Portraits‘ artist makes a special comeback with his current exhibit showcasing information gained from two years of work and testing a large number of vegetable plants in the farm project in the island Hibalhidhoo, Baa Atoll, Maldives. This information consists of a documentation video and photos from the research, construction and test phase. Further - a small installation made of sand-shaping an island, from where you can sit in an armchair and read about the project.

OPENING DATE: January 4 (Wednesday.)
RECEPTION TIME: 20:30 hrs.
VENUE: National Art Gallery,
(Museum Building, Block A, Medhuziyaraiy Magu, Male’.)
]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2012/01/upcoming-hibalhidhoo-vegetable-farm-2012/feed/ THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE: “”ME THROUGH MY LENS” OPENING CEREMONY.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/the-presidents-office-me-through-my-lens-opening-ceremony/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/the-presidents-office-me-through-my-lens-opening-ceremony/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:36:51 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/the-presidents-office-me-through-my-lens-opening-ceremony/ Browse The President’s Office Photo Gallery: “Me Through My Lens” Opening Ceremony. (Ali, 2011).

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“”Me Through My Lens” Opening Ceremony.” The President’s Office, December 18, 2011. http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=24&aid=1471 (Accessed December 21, 2011).

]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/the-presidents-office-me-through-my-lens-opening-ceremony/feed/ MIADHU NEWS: “SETTING UP AN EFFECTIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL ENSURE PROTECTION OF ORPHANED CHILDREN - PRESIDENT.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/miadhu-news-setting-up-an-effective-social-justice-system-will-ensure-protection-of-orphaned-children-president/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/miadhu-news-setting-up-an-effective-social-justice-system-will-ensure-protection-of-orphaned-children-president/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:30:56 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/miadhu-news-setting-up-an-effective-social-justice-system-will-ensure-protection-of-orphaned-children-president/ “Setting up an effective social justice system will ensure protection of orphaned children and promote a responsible nationality, said President Mohamed Nasheed speaking at the inauguration of a photo exhibition “Me Through My Lens” which was held to showcase the talents of the children at Kuda Kudhinge Hiya” (Latheef, 2011). (Read more…)

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Latheef, Abdul. “Setting up an Effective Social Justice System will Ensure Protection of Orphaned Children–President.” Miadhu News, December 20, 2011. http://www.miadhu.com/2011/12/local-news/setting-up-an-effective-social-justice-system-will-ensure-protection-of-orphaned-children%E2%80%93president/ (Accessed December 21, 2011).

]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/miadhu-news-setting-up-an-effective-social-justice-system-will-ensure-protection-of-orphaned-children-president/feed/ HAVEERU DAILY: “THIRTY-FIVE PHOTOS SOLD AT “ME THROUGH MY LENS” EXHIBITION.” http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/haveeru-daily-thirty-five-photos-sold-at-me-through-my-lens-exhibition/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/haveeru-daily-thirty-five-photos-sold-at-me-through-my-lens-exhibition/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:18:23 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/?p=1622 “The exhibition being held at the National Art Gallery showcases the best photos taken by 41 children living in the Children’s House orphanage after they had been given cameras and taught to shoot photographs” (Haveeru Daily, 2011). (Read more…)

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Haveeru Daily, “Thirty-five photos sold at “Me through My Lens” exhibition.” Haveeru Daily, sec. News, December 20, 2011. http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/39310 (Accessed December 21, 2011).

]]> http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/haveeru-daily-thirty-five-photos-sold-at-me-through-my-lens-exhibition/feed/ “TOWARDS A NEW DIRECTION: TALENTS OF CHILDREN IN SHELTERS” (2011) http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/upcoming-2011/ http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/upcoming-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:43:53 +0000 editor http://artgallery.gov.mv/2011/12/upcoming-2011/ December 22, 2011 (Thursday) | National Art Gallery | 20:15 hrs.
December 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 | National Art Gallery | 10:00-18:00/20:00-22:30 hrs.
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GROUP-EXHIBITION: “Towards A New Direction: Talents Of Children In Shelters,” by Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC), in association with the Education and Training Centre for Children (ETCC) in K. Maafushi and the Correctional Training Centre for Children (CTCC) in K. Feydhoofinolhu, opens at the National Art Gallery.

Showcasing artwork by children housed at these institutions in the recent past. The Shelters are home to over 60 boys from difficult backgrounds, ranging from 13-18 years of age.

OPENING DATE: December 22 (Thursday.)
RECEPTION TIME: 20:15 hrs.
VENUE: National Art Gallery,
(Musuem Building, Block A, Medhuziyaraiy Magu, Male’.)
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