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Addis Ababa, 2010. Hardcover. Book: New Slipcase: New. A catalog of the 3rd annual Art of Ethiopia exhibition held at the Sheraton Addis in Addis Ababa in 2010. The event was created to help promote Ethiopian art, and the catalog contributed to the art endowment fund. The show's curator writes, "Ethiopian art is intriguing. It captures the rawness and beauty of an ancient land." Each page of this book highlights a different featured artist and includes a color image of his/her work, details of the work, and a photo and short biography of the artist. Differing themes and media types are represented. The attractive slipcase features a reproduction of "Makeda," a work from the exhibition.

Hardcover. Fine. <p>The Art of Ethiopia started in the year 2008 by the Sheraton Addis. The hotel has collected for over 12 years art works from local galleries and felt that the Ethiopian artists should benefit from the exposure the hotel could give them. Furthermore, the art show is part of the hotel's Community Outreach Programme. For each year's exhibition, the hotel creates an art catalogue that is sold to visitors and guests. All proceeds from the sales of the catalogue go towards the Sheraton Addis Art Endowment Fund which supports local art schools artistic initiatives in the city of Addis Ababa. <p>Over 120 artists have displayed their art in the hotel's Grand Ball Room Lalibela since the start of the exhibition, accounting for over 2000 pieces of art work. The success of the event and positive feedback encouraged the hotel to make this exhibition an annual event in Addis Ababa. Like new--hardcover bound in laminated illustrated-paper-covered boards in slipcase (no… Read More