THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY Speaker line-up includes world-renowned artist Jeff Koons and distinguished architect Jean Nouvel
LONDON, February 3rd, 2015 - The International New York Times will host its inaugural Art for Tomorrow conference, organized with Qatar Museums and the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Qatar, on 14th to 16th March 2015 at the W hotel in Doha.
The agenda will focus on the art and architecture that is playing a vital role in building communities, developing commerce and enriching lives throughout the globe. It will explore the changing dynamics of art and architecture and their potential to change people and places, including how investment in art and culture contributes to urban spaces and can reinvigorate communities, the function of corporate investment in art, and how investing in cultural projects contributes to brand identity. Delegates will include artists, gallerists, architects, urban planners, political decision-makers, and cultural and financial experts.
The conference will be introduced by Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr., Chairman and Publisher, The New York Times Company and will feature Scott Reyburn, columnist for the International New York Times on the art market.
The speakers include:
- Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani , Chairperson, Qatar Museums (delivering opening address)
- Jeff Koons, Artist
- Jack Lang, President of L'Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris
- Jean Nouvel, Architect
- Rem Koolhaas, Architect and Professor, OMA and Harvard University
- Martin Roth, Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- Bruno Vinciguerra, chief operating officer, Sotheby's
- Dr. Lars Nittve, Director, M+ in West Kowloon
- Friedhelm Hutte, Global Head of Art, Deutsche Bank
- Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO Qatar Airways
- Victoria Siddall,Frieze Art Fair Director
- Gail Lord,President, Lord Cultural Resources
- Adrian Ellis, AEA Consulting
- Ali Güreli, Founder and Chairman, Contemporary Istanbul
- Dr Abdellah Karroum, Director of Mathaf, Arab Museum of Modern Art
- Mohammed Hafiz, Director, Athr Gallery, Jeddah
- Jean-Paul Engelen, Director, Public Art Programs, Qatar Museums
- Florian Wupperfeld, CEO, Leading Cultural Destinations
- Klaus Peter Kofler, CEO, Kofler & Kompanie International caterers
- Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah, luxury retailer (Villa Moda) and art collector r
- Andrew Shoben, Director, Greyworld
- Domenico Quaranta, digital art expert
- Ana Andueza Amman, Partner, Deloitte
- Savita Apte,Chair, Abraaj Art Prize and member of Art Dubai
- Yorgos Archimandritis, curator, author and broadcaster
- Miguel Angel Corzo, curator and critic
- Yousef Ahmad, Qatari Artist
- Ali Hassan, Qatari artist
Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr., Chairman and Publisher, The New York Times Company, commented:'We are delighted to be hosting this inaugural conference in Doha. The conference is about identifying and understanding the connection points between art, architecture, business and the broader community, whether local or international and we look forward to hosting important discussions between the global leaders in their fields."
The two-day event will include traditional panel sessions, as well as interactive sessions called 'Salons', where the audience is invited to participate by voting for or against a motion. The final session will also be interspersed with live artistic demonstrations to complement the discussion.
Commenting on the Art for Tomorrow conference, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani said: "Art, creativity and heritage plays a hugely important role in Qatar and supports the realisation of our National Vision. Hosting Art for Tomorrow 2015 reflects our country's continued progress in bridging cultures, encouraging cultural exchange and nurturing creative talent. It is a privilege to host such a diverse and renowned group of experts, cultural figures and institutions from around the World."
Sotheby's is the headline sponsor for Art for Tomorrow. Bruno Vinciguerra, Sotheby's Chief Operating Officer, said: " We are delighted to be involved with the International New York Times Art for Tomorrow conference. Sotheby's support for the conference is part of our long-term and ongoing presence in the Middle East. In 2009 Sotheby's inaugural sale in the region took place in Doha, the first international art auction ever in Qatar. Since then, we have held numerous sales across a range of categories and staged exhibitions throughout the region in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, which have included a strong focus on education."
The conference is presented under the patronage of Qatar Museums and in association with Jaidah Group, W Hotels and destination sponsor, Qatar Tourism Authority.
Keep up to date with further speaker announcements at artfortomorrow.com and by following @NYTconf on Twitter.
The New York Times Company
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About Sotheby's
Sotheby's has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. Sotheby's became the first international auction house when it expanded from London to New York (1955), the first to conduct sales in Hong Kong (1973), India (1992) and France (2001), and the first international fine art auction house in China (2012). Today, Sotheby's presents auctions in 10 different salesrooms, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris, and Sotheby's BidNow program allows visitors to view all auctions live online and place bids from anywhere in the world. Sotheby's offers collectors the resources of Sotheby's Financial Services, the world's only full-service art financing company, as well asprivate sale opportunities in more than 70 categories, including S|2, the gallery arm of Sotheby's Contemporary Art department, and two retail businesses, Sotheby's Diamonds and Sotheby's Wine. Sotheby's has aglobal network of 90 offices in 40 countries and is the oldest company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (BID).
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About Qatar Museums
Qatar Museums connects the museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish. It centralizes resources and provides a comprehensive organization for the development of museums and cultural projects, with a long term ambition of creating a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure for Qatar. Under the patronage of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, QM is consolidating Qatar's efforts to become a vibrant center for the arts, culture and education, in the Middle East and beyond. Since its foundation in 2005, QM has overseen the development of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and the Al Zubarah World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. QM also manages the QM Gallery at Katara and the ALRIWAQ DOHA Exhibition Space. Future projects include the opening of the Fire Station: Artists in Residence and the launch of the highly anticipated National Museum of Qatar.
QM is committed to instigating Qatar's future generation of arts, heritage and museum professionals. At its core is a commitment to nurturing artistic talent, creating opportunities and developing the skills to service Qatar's emerging art economy. By means of a multi-faceted programme and public art initiatives, QM seeks to push the boundaries of the traditional museum model and create cultural experiences that spill out onto the streets and seek to involve the widest possible audiences. Through a strong emphasis on originating art and culture from within and fostering a spirit of national participation, QM is helping Qatar find its own distinctive voice in today's global cultural debates.
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