As we were roaming around checking out galleries, we came across a nice guy from the Horrach Moya Gallery. Juan Horrach Moya is the Art director of a Spain-based gallery, http://www.horrachmoya.com/.
Q: Compare this year's art fair to last years, what are some of the differences?
A: This year's organization is much better, for example the lunch, they provided food for us and they constantly ask if we need any help, but in terms of the content of the art fair, I think they both have similar qualities.
Q: Describe one of your favorite artists in the fair?
A: Lida Abdul. Her concepts are socio-political but also of a poetic nature. I can relate to her work in many ways, its similar to my own style. http://www.lidaabdul.com/
Q: Are you an artist yourself?
A: No, but to be an artist is a form of living life. I am a lover of life and I try to enjoy it.
Q: Have you showcased any work by Arab artists in your gallery?
A: I have no experience with Arab artists because I haven’t been exposed to them. I would love to know about artists from this region of the world. It is interesting to see how their artworks are so different from what I usually see, coming from a different background, it is the surrounding of the artist that shapes his artwork.
Q: what do u think of young artists? Do u showcase their work?
A: When you don’t see the work of a young artist, you are dying. We always have to open our eyes for the future. I think we live in a contemporary world were we need to see new things.
Q: So how would you conclude this interview?
A: Thank you Dubai for providing us with this opportunity, creating an artistic platform were we can expose ourselves to middle easterners.
interviewed by Maitha al Jassim and Meera Huraiz
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