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  Under the hammer»

This isn’t the best time in the world to sell art, but if you’re an auction house, the show must go on. Kipp speaks to Matthew Girling, chief executive of Bonhams Dubai, about the art market, and whether the financial crisis has changed the way the auction house does business.

September 27, 2009

No comment»
The Saudi government cancelled the Jeddah Film Festival hours before it was due to begin. It did not issue an explanation for the cancellation.

July 20, 2009

The Orientalists»
Bonhams to auction a collection of rare Orientalist paintings and works of art in Dubai.

May 7, 2009

Pieces of ‘The Lady’»
Jewelry and watches belonging to the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum went under the hammer on Tuesday in Dubai.

April 29, 2009

Art’s in town»
Art Dubai begins today at the Madinat Jumeirah hotel. Kipp interviewed John Martin, co-founder and director of Art Dubai, and asked: Why Dubai?

March 18, 2009