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Judit Reigl
Ils ont soif insatiable de l’infi ni, 1950
(They have insatiable thirst for infi nity)
Oil on canvas, 109 x 97cm
Collection: Musée national d’art moderne
Centre Pompidou, Paris © Judit Reigl/ADAGP
Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney, 2011
AUSTRALIA
11June-2Oct 2011
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
21May 2011
AL GAFFAL LONG DISTANCE RACE
60FT TRADITIONAL DHOWS
The racing dhow with its unfurled sails carries with it the mystic of the Arabic heritage dating back
to the time when Dubai was known for its pearl merchants. During this period, Sir Bu Na’air Island
represented a strategic point for the pearl divers to stop and rest before continuing their journey
home after the long months at sea. The pearl trade gradually died out and the boats were left
largely unused and uncared for. Troubled by the fact, the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
decided to revive the boats and their traditions by hosting a traditional dhow race. Since 1991, the
race has taken place every year and now attracts up to 100 60-ft dhows.
www.dimc.ae
1-31May 2011
KAAMATAN FESTIVAL
Sabah’s Kadazandusun and Murut communities come together to
celebrate a bountiful harvest. State-wide, celebrations include local
ethnic food tasting, colourful cultural dances and traditional sports
such as blow pipe, arm wrestling and racing on bamboo stilts. Don’t
miss the highly anticipated Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant! Log on to
Sabah Tourism Board’s website for listing of various locations.
www.sabahtourism.com
SURREALISM:
THE POETRY OF
DREAMS
One of the world’s important collections of
surrealist art is shown at Brisbane’s Gallery
of Modern Art. Paris’s renowned Centre
Pompidou has loaned the core of its surrealist
collection for this exhibition, including more
than 180 paintings, sculptures, photographs,
works on paper and fi lms by 56 artists,
dating from 1913 through the late 1970s.
Some of the artists featured include Salvador
Dalí, Max Ernst, René Magritte, Giorgio de
Chirico, Hans Bellmer and many more.
qag.qld.gov.au
SABAH TOURISM BOARD
MALAYSIA
NEW ZEALAND
Now till
8May 2011
ARROWTOWN
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Known nationally and internationally for its breathtaking
autumn colours, the Arrowtown Autumn Festival
attracts visitors in droves. With a backdrop of historic
buildings, heritage trees and blue sky, the focus of the
festival has always been the parade, with visitors lining
the street to get a glimpse of the fl oats, bands, cars and
street entertainers.
www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz
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