Looking Back – An illustrated Anecdotal Journey – Sunday 10th February at 7.30pm

Michael and Renée Hamilton-Clark

We arrived in Dubai in August 1965. Michael had come on an 18-month contract to be the site engineer on the initial Dubai-Sharjah Road. In fact we stayed on until May 1971, and our two boys were born here in 1966 and 1969 at the old Maktoum Hospital. Whilst Michael continued mainly with roadworks in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al Qawain, Renée  joined the newly-opened  English Speaking School teaching French and Kindergarten. In 1969 she joined  the American Community School that was then just getting started, multi-tasking as secretary to the Principal, French teacher for grades 3-6 and helping to set up and run the school library. By the time we left, the winds of change had definitely started to blow and H.H. Sheikh Rashid’s vision was taking shape – oil was being exported, the World Trade Centre building was already an icon, port expansion was under way and the new airport terminal had been completed.  With our eldest son working here since 1997, we have been able to visit regularly, thus continuing our acquaintance with a corner of the World we have appreciated and loved right from the start. It is said that once you have had the sands of Arabia between your toes, you continue to feel them forever……….

Michael and Renée Hamilton-Clark take you on an illustrated anecdotal journey through the early days of Dubai’s development. Hosted at the Majlis Gallery on Sunday 10th of February from 7.30 pm

 

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The full collection of photographs is available for viewing at The Majlis Gallery.

or    Dubai 2013 Fold-out

Prints are available to order in three sizes. There is a minimum order value of 160 AED.

400 x 600 mm – 310 AED

300 x 450 mm – 165 AED

130 x 180 mm – 40 AED

 

A Selection of photographs from this collection:

1965 –  Bedus at Well.

1965 – Aerial of Aproach  30 Runway Dubai.

1966 – Start of D-S Road – Clock Tower on horizon.

1970- Holy Trinity Church soon after completion.

1970-  From Carlton roof towards Creek entrance.

 

 

2-1965-11 Bedus at Well 5x7 at 300dpi 9-1965-12 Aerial of Aproach 30 Runway Dubai 5x7 at 300dpi 10-1966-1 Start of D-S Road - Clock Tower on horizon 5x7 at 300dpi 32-1970-2 Holy Trinity Church soon after completion 5x7 at 300dpi 37-1970-7 From Carlton roof towards Creek entrance 5x7 at 300dpi

 

Fine linen from The Linen Souq


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From May 2012 we will be stocking fine linen from The Linen Souq.

All these products are lovingly designed and made in Dubai, a range  of high quality linen tablecloths, napkins and laundry bags with exquisite embroidery in a range of colours and designs, at entirely affordble prices.

QiDe Jewellery by Leylan Savasman

We are delighted to be selling QiDe Jewellery by Leylan Savasman

QiDe Jewellery is a seductive design journey through Vietnam, Indonesia, China, India, Thailand, Cambodia and on the Savannahs of Africa, back through Italy and Germany ending up in the heart of Istanbul. An elegant eclectic, modern picture reflected in the abundance of silver, natural stones and elements of the earth found all over the world by Leylan Savasman herself over the many years of her far flung travels.

Born on the same shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, German-Turkish designer Leylan Savasman’s artistic journey is self-directed.  She spent her childhood immersed in Renaissance art and architecture and studied jewellery making, Gemmology in Germany and art history in the U.S.

Leylan exhibits in Germany, France, South Africa, Bahrain and Dubai in galleries and shops specialized in striking, unique and handcrafted jewellery.

QiDe Jewellery is exclusively sold in Dubai in The Majlis Gallery.

Build A Collection – May2012

Each month, to help you build on your existing collection or to make the first move we will be offering a significant piece at a price to suit your ‘Building a Collection’ Budget.

The Majlis Gallery is renown for the depth and breadth of our collection of original artwork.

Buying an original piece can seem daunting but we are here to ensure that it is an exciting , enjoyable and affordable experience.

Build A Collection artwork this month is  Tea Stain and Ink on Paper by Nitin Dadrawala

Nitin Dadrawala – 38cmx55cm, Tea Stain and Ink on Paper, 2012
Build A Collection Price Dhs. 1,500 (Original Price 3000Dhs)

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We can help you Build your Collection.  Our passion is art, so let’s build.

Build A Collection – Apr2012


Each month, to help you build on your existing collection or to make the first move we will be offering a significant piece at a price to suit your ‘Building a Collection’ Budget.

The Majlis Gallery is renown for the depth and breadth of our collection of original artwork.

Buying an original piece can seem daunting but we are here to ensure that it is an exciting , enjoyable and affordable experience.

Build A Collection artwork this month is one piece from the Al Mawaqif Series

Jamal Abdul Rahim – 60x80cm, Al-Mawaqif 3, 2009
Build A Collection Price Dhs. 3,000 (Original Price 6000Dhs)

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We can help you Build your Collection.  Our passion is art, so let’s build.

Focus on Jewellery

April 14th & 15th.

Featuring exquisite jewellery by Anne Farag, Sue Tyson and Qide by Leylan Savasman, Oytun Camcigil and Mogambo.  Also previewing our new collection of Antique Yemeni and Omani Jewellery.

 

Build A Collection – Mar2012

Each month, to help you build on your existing collection or to make the first move we will be offering a significant piece at a price to suit your ‘Building a Collection’ Budget.

The Majlis Gallery is renown for the depth and breadth of our collection of original artwork.

Buying an original piece can seem daunting but we are here to ensure that it is an exciting , enjoyable and affordable experience.

Build A Collection artwork this month is by Sylvia Woodcock Clarke

 

Fish market – 53 x 67 cms – Mixed Media
Build A Collection Price Dhs. 2,500

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We can help you Build your Collection.  Our passion is art, so let’s build.

Build A Collection – Feb2012


Each month, to help you build on your existing collection or to make the first move we will be offering a significant piece at a price to suit your ‘Building a Collection’ Budget.

The Majlis Gallery is renown for the depth and breadth of our collection of original artwork.

Buying an original piece can seem daunting but we are here to ensure that it is an exciting , enjoyable and affordable experience.

Build A Collection artwork this month is by Lynette Ten Krooden

 

Wadi Series 1 Mixed Media on Hand Made Paper, Framed
Original Price Dhs. 5,500
Build A Collection Price Dhs. 2,250

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We can help you Build your Collection.  Our passion is art, so let’s build.

Build your Collection – Jan2012

Each month, to help you build on your existing collection or to make the first move we will be offering a significant piece at a price to suit your ‘Building a Collection’ Budget.

The Majlis Gallery is renown for the depth and breadth of our collection of original artwork.

Buying an original piece can seem daunting but we are here to ensure that it is an exciting , enjoyable and affordable experience.

This months piece is a beautiful oil by Paul Wadsworth’s Doves and a Henna Tree.

We can help you Build your Collection.  Our passion is art, so let’s build.