To Debut: The Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Construction in the Qatari capital, Doha

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We are looking forward to the debut of The Arab Museum of Modern Art, Mathaf, on December 30th, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. The press preview will be on Tuesday December 14, 2010. The inaugural exhibition to be featured is Sajjil: A Century of Modern Art curated by Dr. Nada Shabout. Sajjil meaning ‘to record’. This museum is worthy to note in the region as it is an institution that is focused on growing the region’s appreciation of the arts in a manner that advocates local talent rather than the franchising and branding of museums. We also like this museum as the Chief Curator, Wassan Al-Khudhairi, posted no restrictions on art work that includes nudity or political scenes. The institution aims to be a location for people to visit and start a dialog with others and thus challenging the people’s though process.

Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears releases book!

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Captured on June 22 2010 in London, Tim Hailand’s upcoming One Day in the Life of Jake Shears book finds Jake in bed at St Martins Lane hotel at 8:15 am, and follows him throughout his day in black and white photos; showering, a BBC radio session, lunch with composer Nico Muhly, Akiko, and Jonathan Pierce of The Drums, off to the famous Brixton Academy.