Making of a Masterpiece: How Artists Evolve from Obscurity to Icons

1 October, 2025

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation

12:30 PM

Free Admission

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Description

In celebration of the opening preview and the debut of Sotheby’s first masterpiece exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is honoured to host a special event in collaboration with Sotheby’s.

 

We warmly invite you to join us for a distinguished panel discussion: Making of a Masterpiece: How Artists Evolve from Obscurity to Icons

The conversation will feature:

  • Julian Dawes, Sotheby’s Head of Impressionist & Modern Art
  • Dr. Michaela Watrelot, Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Bassam Freiha Art Foundation

The public viewing of Sotheby’s Masterpieces exhibition will be open at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 1 October | 2:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, 2 October | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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