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Welcome

A warm welcome to all art lovers.

Welcome to our website and we look forward to seeing you in person in Assuria High Rise and Tower B!  From Thursday October 31st through Saturday, November 9th we are open for all visitors, whilst on the last Saturday we will have a closing event.

The National Art Fair started 59 years ago in 1965 so next year will be a special 60 years! However, we can state that the enthusiastic participation of the artists this year is very rewarding and most probably also in part because of the wonderful venue at Assuria High Rise and Tower B location.

We are satisfied with and even proud of the whole set up and the way the public can enjoy the art works.

Although international participation is lower this year, specifically with the absence of artists from French Cayenne, we are pleased to showcase fascinating works from artists in Mexico and the USA. We promise you that we will stimulate the participation from other countries in 2025 even more.

We will also stimulate the participation of new forms of arts besides the existing more traditional forms like paintings, sculptures, and photos. We hope that especially the younger artists will exploit all the new possibilities that are given by the enormous technological progress that have been made in the last years. We are open for new forms and hope to be surprised by them!

This year’s fair also includes special works from Erwin de Vries, one of Suriname’s most celebrated painters and sculptors, whose legacy continues to inspire emerging artists.

We thank everybody who has supported us and especially our sponsors, some of which have supported us for more than ten years now. They are of course presented on our website. Without their support this all would not have been possible!

As Suriname anticipates increased revenue from our oil industry, we appeal to the government to invest in arts education giving it the position it should have. Also we appeal to establish cultural centers in Paramaribo and other districts, allowing all forms of art to be created, displayed and appreciated.

As usual the art of the participating artist is for sale, and you can see all the work on our website. We hope that you are as enthusiastic as we are and find a piece of art that you like. All sales are of importance to the participating artists and every sale will be highly appreciated. And be assured that you will enjoy a good piece of art for years to come with the added benefit of possible increases in value.

We hope you enjoy the art at Assuria High Rise, Tower B, and on our website as much as we do. Please take a look and immerse yourself in the beauty and talent showcased in this year’s National Art Fair!

Michel Brahim

Chairman