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Antoine Gaber with the spectacular view from the Terrace of the Baglioni Hotel, Florence

PASSION FOR LIFE Exhibition at the Baglioni Hotel, Florence

Antoine Gaber 14 June-30 September, 2006
Marta Solsona 14 June-30 July, 2006
Diana Cavillo 14 June-30 September, 2006
Romero Britto 1-30 September, 2006
Giovanni Murtas 1-30 September, 2006

Antoine Gaber during the PASSION FOR LIFE Press Conference Launch and some of the TV interviews with the Italian Media in Florence.
Artist Jackie Sleper with Antoine Gaber during some of the TV interviews with the Italian Media in Florence.

Gaber had the opportunity to also visit the Meyer Paediatric Hospital, Department of Hemato-Oncology and meet with the Chief of staff of the department as well as the Foundation management to discuss the ongoing paediatric cancer research and Hospital expansion project.

During Gaber stay in Florence, an exclusive personal invitation was made by the President of the Health Commission and Social Politics of Florence to Gaber to visit the very exclusive section the Palazzo Vecchio Museum, section generally reserved to the Head of States visitors. Gaber was honoured by this kind gesture of recognition by the officials of Florence and their support of the PASSION FOR LIFE fundraising Program.

Susanna Agostini, President of the Health Commission and Social Politics of Florence with Antoine Gaber during his private visit of the very exclusive section of the Palazzo Vecchio Museum in Florence. Gaber received a special gift as a token of appreciation from the President for his contribution to the children of Florence.

One of the first key event for the PASSION FOR LIFE fundraising official inauguration was an exclusive Gala Dinner on the splendid terrace of the famous Grand Hotel Baglioni in Florence. Several distinguished guests and corporate sponsors attended the event which was also hosted by one of the famous Italian Radio broadcaster.

Susanna Agostini President of the Health Commission and Social Politics of Florence with Antoine Gaber during the Fundraising Gala Dinner Opening event of Passion for Life.
Marco Paoletti, Head of External Affairs of Locman corporation, makers of the prestigious watches, also major Sponsor of the Passion for Life Program in Florence with Antoine Gaber.	Alessandro Masti famous Radio broadcaster for Radio Toscana Network and MC for the evening Gala Opening event of Passion for Life with Antoine Gaber.

During this Gala Dinner, the Management officials of the Meyer Paediatric Hospital Foundation and Hospital presented to Gaber a Recognition Award for Gaber's PASSION FOR LIFE fundraising program in support of cancer research for the paediatric Hematology-Oncology department.

Gaber was also invited to meet some of the famous art critics and Historian of Florence to discuss his art and PASSION FOR LIFE fundraising program in support of cancer research.

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Dott. Prof. Stefano Francolini famous Art Critic and Historian, Director of the Restoration Department at the Opificio delle Pietre dure in Florence with Artist Antoine Gaber

 

In preparation of Gaber's Fashion Line launch during the exclusive Grand Gala evening in Florence, Gaber was invited to attend the rehearsal of the very specially created choreography incorporating gaber Fashion line, by the famous Directors of the Florence Dance Festival Marga Nativo and Keith Ferrone at the Villa Medicea della Petraia.

View of Villa Medicea della Petraia in Florence, official Launch location of Gaber's Passion for Life Fashion Line.

The well known choreographer Keith Ferronne originally from New York who's work was influenced by famous people such as Igal Perry, Benjamin Harkarvy and John Butler. Ferrone worked also very closely with internationally renowned Prima Ballerina Etoile dancer Marga Nativo for this special Gaber Fashion Line Choreography. Marga Nativo, danced in the most famous world theathers and was directed by the famous international choreographers such as Bejart, Butler, Massine, Millos, Russillo, Araiz, Perry and had famous dance partners such as Nureyev, Donn, Bortoluzzi, Gades and Madsen. Gaber was honored to have this choreography specially created by the Directors of the Florence Dance Festival for the PASSION FOR LIFE Fashion Line launch.

Directors of the Florence Dance Festival, renowned Prima Ballerina Etoile dancer Marga Nativo and well known choreographer Keith Ferrone at the Villa Medicea della Petraia during the rehearsal of the very specially created choreography incorporating Gaber Fashion line.

Over 250 special guests attended the exclusive Grand Gala evening held at the Villa Medicea della Petraia, during the Florence Dance Festival, XVII edition including several Government officials such as the Consul of the USA, UK and other important guests.

July 2006 marks the first significant PASSION FOR LIFE art exhibition opening of Antoine Gaber Art works at the exclusive Museum and Cloister "Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano" in Florence. Media and art critics and guests attended this special opening in the most exquisite art Museum in the historical site of the City of the Arts, Florence.

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Official opening of Antoine Gaber's PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition(1st-10July, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister "Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano", Florence. Dr. Giampaolo Trotta, art critic was commenting about Gaber Art work during media interview.

Exhibition of all participating artists who have joined PASSION FOR LIFE continued until October 2006.

	Herwig Maria Stark, Bertha Valenzuela
Bertha Valenzuela	Herwig Maria Stark Zoltan Vasanits	Zoltan Vasanits
Official opening of Herwig Maria Stark, Bertha Valenzuela, Zoltan Vasanits PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition(11-20July, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister "Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano", Florence.

	Gina Brezini Inoue Sumio
Shim Jung Rhee
Official opening of Inoue Sumio, Gina Brezini, Shim Jung Rhee, PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition (21-30July, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister Chiostro del Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Florence.

	Romero Britto	Romero Britto
Mary Brilli	Mary Brilli	Leonardo Pereznieto
Andrzej Jerzy Lech	Andrzej Jerzy Lech
Official opening of Leonardo Pereznieto, Romero Britto, Andrzej Jerzy Lech, Mary Brilli, PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition (15-24September, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister "Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano", Florence.

		Antoine Gaber, Jackie Sleper
Jackie Sleper	Jackie Sleper
Official opening of Jackie Sleper's PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition (25 September- October 4th, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister Chiostro del Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Florence.

	Brenda Charles Leticia Leal Hinojosa
Barbara Alcalde Necochea
Official opening of Brenda Charles, Leticia Leal Hinojosa, Barbara Alcalde Necochea, PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition ( 5-18 October, 2006) at the exclusive Museum and Cloister "Museo Diocesano della Chiesa di Santo Stefano", Florence.

Exhibition PASSION FOR LIFE at Village Hotel "San Lorenzo and Santa Catarina" in San Lorenzo di Pescia

Gaber's PASSION FOR LIFE International Fundraising Program for cancer has now reached new grounds in the advancement of Sciences and Arts, bringing new hope to cancer patients around the world while supporting research and awareness of the disease.