Christie’s is proud to offer a selection of works by Saudi Arabian artists in their widely anticipated sale of International Modern and Contemporary Art on April 29th, 2009 in Dubai, the first time that a group of work from Saudi Arabia has been included in an international auction. The sale follows Jewels and Watches to be held on April 28th, 2009, and will include works by six contemporary artists including Ahmed Mater Al-Ziad Aseeri and Lulwah Al-Homoud, reflecting the vibrancy of the Kingdom’s young artistic talent. William Lawrie, specialist in charge of the sale, said: “Last October we introduced Turkish artists for the first time in our sales and this season we have secured an exciting, select group of works from contemporary Saudi Arabian artists. I first saw their work in London at the progressive ‘Edge of Arabia’ show at the SOAS Brunei Gallery at the end of last year and we decided that they would provide additional artistic talent to our sales which includes works from Egyptian, Turkish, Iranian, Lebanese, North African, Syrian, Iraqi, western and Moroccan artists.” For more info: www.christies.com