Zanbeel - More than a gallery

Insightful

_Ali_{Rahamad, native of Malaysia and citizen of the world, wends his way through the complexities and conflicts of the modern world with labyrinthine skeins of pigment.}

ROOTS...REGIONS AND REASONS

_{The Third Annual South Asian American Art Festival}

_{May 1-May 8, 2010 at the Santa Monica Art Studios in California.}

_{Opening Day Reception May 1, 4-7pm.}

_{During Gallery hours or by appointment.}

Dazzling Event

^{More than 120 artworks of 30 south Asian artists}^{exhibited at the Santa Monica Art Studios in}^{Santa Monica, California.}

South Asian Art in LA Schools

^{Art Classes exploring Islamic patterns relating to Nature, endangered species in Sindh and Rajasthan desert, arabesque patterns, Palm trees a wonder of Nature common to Southern California and many parts of south Asia, were held for low socio economic Los Angeles, school children on April 30, 2010.}^{The classes were taught by artists Amina Ahmed, Durrre Waseem, Farooq Yousufzai and Natasha Shoro at the Santa Monica Art Studios Santa Monica California.}

Using Art to Break Barriers

^{This is the third annual South Asian American Art Festival titled “Roots… Regions & Reasons” sponsored by Zanbeelart. The Exhibition showcased 27 Contemporary artists from America, South Asia and of the diaspora from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan Iran}^{Co-Curated by Fatima Sultan and Amina B Ahmed.}

Brilliant Young Minds

^{Co-Curated by Raeesa Tar,18-22 years art . Raeesa is passionate about art and has explored photography, caricature, mixed media and other forms in art.}

Beo Ke Saath

^{The audience roared with laughter as comedienne Beo Zafar mimicked characters in five languages of five different countries. This was her first performance in United States and Zanbeel art is proud to have launched her, as she was an instant success.}

^{Beo is back in Washingon DC and performing on August 6. 2010.}

Resources

^{Stay updated on the ongoings at Zanbeel Art with the following links. Pictures from the events as well as other resources on the following:}

Secrets of Indus Valley

^{A team of researchers led by Prof. Rajesh Rao is using mathematics and computer science}

Art Inspired Eid Gifts

^{Artist Salma Arastu shares her art inspired eid cards and gifts. You may not need to spend thousands to buy her original artwork, yet you can own her beautiful calligraphy for a fraction of the price. Just mention Zanbeel Art for a 5% discount on all your purchases.}

^{http://www.yourtruegreetings.com/}