Dubai. BMW Middle East has further expanded its
support of art and culture in the Middle East with a long-term
partnership with Art Dubai.
The three-year partnership, in collaboration with AGMC, the official
BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is
the latest initiative in BMW’s long-term arts and cultural engagement.
For the past five decades, BMW has been partnering with hundreds of
initiatives worldwide in the fields of jazz and classical music,
modern and contemporary art, as well as architecture and design.
During Art Dubai, Dr. Thomas Girst, Global Head of Cultural
Engagement, BMW Group will lead the BMW panel discussion on the topic
“Powerplay: Gallerist, Collector, Curator, Artist – Who is the most influential?”
Commenting on the partnership, he said: “It is amazing to see how Art
Dubai has thrived since its inception. The fair has strengthened
contemporary artistic practice in the region and furthered a broader
dialogue about the arts in general. We are certainly proud to become
part of Art Dubai this year and to bring our network and know-how to
the table as a long-term partner of culture across the globe.”
During Art Dubai, guests also can visit the BMW area to find out more
about BMW Contemporary – a local initiative exclusive for the Middle
East, which aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue, and spark
curiosity and imagination.
Johannes Seibert, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle East said: “BMW
Middle East and AGMC have long been supporters of arts and culture in
Dubai, most recently with our BMW Contemporary series. We look forward
to supporting another platform for artists to share their stories and
work at Art Dubai over the next three years.”
Commenting on their ongoing commitment to arts and culture, Osman
Abdelmoneim, General Manager AGMC, said: “AGMC considers itself a
corporate citizen, which means we understand the responsibility we
have as a business to help enrich the community we are a part of. We
are delighted to be living that commitment through this long-term
partnership with Art Dubai. Art knows no language and is proving
significant in helping us develop social relations with our valued customers.”
As a real highlight the BMW area will also host the BMW Concept 8
Series, the essence of a modern-day BMW coupe wrapped up in an
enthralling design study. It is open to all visitors to the 12th
edition of Art Dubai, at Madinat Jumeirah from March 21 – 24, 2018.
Myrna Ayad, Director, Art Dubai, commented: “We admire BMW’s
longstanding affiliation with, and support of the arts all over the
world and are delighted to welcome them as a first-time partner for
Art Dubai 2018.”
Find out more at:
@bmwgroupculture
#bmwgroupculture
www.bmwgroup.com/culture
https://www.facebook.com/BMWGroupCulture/
The BMW Talk with Dr. Thomas Girst, Head of Cultural
Engagement is on 23rd March at 6:30pm at the Julius Baer tent.
Everyone is welcome to join.
For more information contact:
Silke Brigl, Head of Corporate Communications, BMW Group
Middle East
Tel:
+971 4 313 2615or
email: Silke.Brigl@bmwgroup.com
Dr. Thomas Girst, Head of Cultural Engagement, BMW Group
Tel:
+49 89 382 24753or
email: presse@bmw.de
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