Impressionist Artist Painter - Antoine Gaber

ABUGABER, Antoine Impressionist Painter
(artistic name under GABER ) b. 1957

In just a decade, impressionist painter Antoine Gaber has earned his place among the most valued painters. Gaber appears as a revolutionary artist in successfully recreating the impressionism of the masters the inexhaustible source of inspiration behind his painterly work. Art critics described Gaber as revisiting the impressionists with a fresh eye and his own sensibility, making the art of the impressionists the art of today.

Twice awarded by the President of the Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea, of Florence Italy, with the prestigious Prize of the "Lorenzo il Magnifico". Gaber received his first award in 2003, in recognition of Gaber's artistic career, and in 2005 in recognition of his International artistic and social fundraising initiative " Passion for Life" in support of cancer research.

In 2004, Gaber launched his initiative "Passion for Life" (Latin America, Europe, Canada) he increased cancer awareness and raised funds for research. Gaber brought art to life with "Passion for Life" and brought "Hope for life" to patients struggling with this disease.

Antoine Gaber Impressionist Artist Painter

Since the Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea of Florence, have now joined Antoine Gaber as Artistic Partner, bringing art to life in support of cancer awareness and research with Gaber's "Passion for Life" Program. This Program will continue to raise additional funds for cancer research and awareness around the world.

From an art investment perspective, Gaber is the first artist worldwide to present several years of data demonstrating the actual market performance of his artwork when compared to the Standard and Poor's Market Index (S&P500). Gaber's paintings' overall value increased at an annual compound rate of 38% when compared to the Standard and Poor's Market Index (S&P500) average return of 7% per year over the same period (1997-2003).

The artist work has become increasingly known in Canada, USA, and Latin America and also sought in Europe. Gaber married his professional career in clinical research and his business acumen with his artistic expression by supporting several charity organizations internationally for the treatment of Cancer, HIV and Liver Diseases. Gaber rapidly captured the media's attention and is since extensively featured in the written press, radio and television in several Countries.

In January 2007, impressionist painter, Antoine Gaber, was featured and listed as in the reputable and well established International Art Book "Who's Who in International Art", 2007 edition, regrouping the famous and new names in the arts of the 21st Century, extending Gaber's International recognition within the art world. Gaber was selected, as one of the 152 artists chosen from 22 countries within 5 continents.

Impressionist painter Gaber continuously plays a role in the advancement of art and science. In an incessant desire for harmony, his artistic works, his humanitarian projects and his incommensurable dreams of communion with man and nature contribute in unison to the working of his straightforward mission: utilizing his talents to benefit a good cause. An increasing unique presence on the world's artistic stage is indicative of the piercing vision that guides and shapes Gaber's ever-evolving oeuvre.

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ANTOINE GABER DETAILED BIOGRAPHY

Year(s)	Activity	Activity
2007	Florence Biennale: Television interview of Fabrizio Borghini from TOSCANA -TV: President of the Florence Biennale, Pasquale Celona, the Director of the Biennale, Piero Celona, Susanna Agostini President of the Health Commission and Social Politics of Florence, Alessandro Benedetti, Secretary of the Meyer Hospital Foundation, Angelina Herrera Florence Biennale Passion for Life Coordinator of events, Vito Abba Press Office, and Artist Painter and cancer researcher Antoine Gaber.	Florence Biennale: Prof Piero Celona, Director of the Florence Biennale with Artist and cancer researcher Antoine Gaber with a recognition award", for his humanitarian effort professed in the fight against cancer.
2007	Florence Biennale: As a token of Gaber's appreciation of Hollywood actress Anne Archer, and on behalf of all the participating "Passion for Life" Artists, Gaber presented as a gift to Anne Archer, his Passion for Life art book and one of his most favorite fashion line Passion for Life silk Shawl.	Florence Biennale: Antoine Gaber highlighted his Passion for life Fashion line as a fundraising tool in support of his program. He also had the opportunity to present on stage one of his Italian Fashion Model who inspired him to produce his first Mixed Media artwork who was featured on stage during his presentation while his Model presented one of his Fashion Line "Passion for Life" silk Shawls.
2007	Florence Biennale: Supporting by their stage presence Antoine Gaber in his lecture were Hollywood actress Anne Archer, the President of the Biennale, Pasquale Celona, the Director of the Biennale, Piero Celona. Passion for Life artists who were also participating and present during the Biennale with Antoine Gaber	Florence Biennale: The emotion level in the audience was at his highest when Gaber asked if there were any cancer survivors within the audience. A few hands were raised; Gaber took the opportunity to recognize those very special individuals and their amazing achievements to have successfully beat the odds of dying of this terrible disease.
2007	Florence Biennale: Antoine Gaber during his presentation and update about his Program Passion For Life during the colateral events held during the Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea of Florence, Italy. The 840 artists present at the Biennale coming from more than 70 countries, numerous visitors, and Italian and Foreign Government officials, attended Gaber's presentation of "Passion for Life".	Florence Biennale: From left to right: Prof. Pasquale Celona, President of the Florence Biennale, Hollywood actress Anne Archer' and founder of "Artist for Human Rights" with Artist and cancer researcher Antoine Gaber founder of "Passion for Life" program.
2007	Florence Biennale: Internationally renowned artists Gilbert & George from London, England with impressionist Artist painter Antoine Gaber during the Florence Biennale	Florence Biennale: Antoine Gaber at the 6th Edition Florence Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea 2007, Florence, Italy, with his art work. Gaber presented his first mixed media work
2007	Impressionist Artist Painter Antoine Gaber during the exclusive inauguration of the PASSION FOR LIFE Fundraising Gala Dinner with Patch Adams, at the Palazzo Budini Gattai.	Antoine Gaber short educational documentary biography was done by the host of “The National Report Series”, the well known US TV news anchor, Hugh Downs.
2007	Gaber released his first Antoine Gaber Fashion Line Catalogue and his 2007 promotional video segment.	A short video reportage of Antoine Gaber's Passion for Life exhibition in Volterra and Montecatini including Gaber's Fashion line was filmed with European models in the magnificent setting of Tuscany.
2007	Antoine Gaber PASSION FOR LIFE fundraising Art Exhibition event was launched in Volterra , Montecatini and Florence in support of the Department of Hemato-Oncology, Meyer Pediatric Hospital.The first part of the exhibition was located at the exclusive Historic Central Loggia dei Priori, in the Piazza dei Priori, town's main square in Volterra.	The second part of the exhibition was located at the Sala Portoghesi of the Monumental Thermal Bath Center Tettuccio in Montecatinni.
2007	The Representative and Secretary of the Governor of State of Quintana Roo Sra. Rosario Ortiz Yeladaqui presented to impressionist painter and cancer researcher, Antoine Gaber, a recognition for his cultural contribution and dedication in promoting the arts while supporting cancer awareness in the State of Quintana Roo.	Francisco Alor Quezada, Municipal President, Matty Roca, President of Municipal Counsel for the Culture and Art of the Benito Juárez Region with impressionist painter Antoine Gaber
2007	Impressionist painter, Antoine Gaber, was featured and listed as in the reputable and well established International Art Book "Who's Who in International Art", 2007 edition, regrouping the famous and new names in the arts of the 21st Century, extending Gaber's International recognition within the art world.	Impressionist painter Antoine Gaber held the first International "Passion for Life" Group Art Exhibition in Mexico, launched at the "Museo de la Cultura Maya" in the City of Chetumal, State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. "Passion for Life" Group Art Exhibition was held under the Patronage of several important Mexican Government Officials, Museum curators, Art Critics, and generous event Sponsors
2006	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.	Official opening of Antoine Gaber's PASSION FOR LIFE Art Exhibition 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.
	June 2006 also will mark twelve years of artistic endeavor for Gaber and the creation of Gaber PASSION FOR LIFE Fashion Line.	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.
	Officials representatives of the Meyer Paediatric Hospital Foundation and Hospital presenting to Gaber a Recognition Award for Gaber's fundraising program PASSION FOR LIFE during the Gala Opening event.	Gaber, contributed in the development of a special painting used as the cover image design for a patient education book on Familial Colorectal Cancer titled "Colorectal Cancer Can Run in the Family".
2005	Prof. Pasquale Celona, President of the Florence Biennale with Artist Antoine Gaber with the prestigious Prize of the "Lorenzo il Magnifico", in recognition of his International artistic and social fundraising initiative " Passion for Life" in support of cancer research.	Antoine Gaber celebrated his 11th year of artistic career. On this occasion he launched his first art book titled "Antoine Gaber, Passion for Life" .
2005	Honorable Teresio Delfino, Vice Minister of Agriculture of Italy with Antoine Gaber during the Sanremo Flower Festival. Gaber exhibited some of his latest floral Giclées works and also autographed some of his Giclées art posters in support of the fundraising event for the Lega Antitumori, (cancer research charity based in Sanremo).	Antoine Gaber partnered with The Bay, the largest retail store across Canada and Orlane Paris, Internationally renowned beauty products, to fight Breast Cancer with the launch of the Canadian " Passion for Life" Program.
2004	Gaber Art Exhibition Tour in Mexico has received overwhelming support from several governmental authorities, as it not only fosters an exchange of culture through the arts among the American Countries (Mexico, Canada, and USA), but also supports fundraising for an important cause to fight breast cancer, and particularly for the people of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.	The Honourable Mrs. Addy Joaquín Coldwell, Senator of the Republic of Mexico, for the State of Quintana Roo, also Secretary of the Tourism Commission for the Senate including the Commission of Culture and Education for Mexico with Antoine Gaber.
2003	Prof. Pasquale Celona, President of the Florence Biennale, awarded Antoine Gaber with the prestigious Prize of the "Lorenzo il Magnifico", in recognition of Gaber's artistic career.	The Honorable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick , Patron of the Antoine Gaber Art Exhibit in support of the Canadian Liver Foundation.
1994-2002		Imagery of 2 of Gaber's paintings, of the Daffodils, and Blue Irises were printed on art cards and were made available in The Bay stores across Canada, with all the proceeds of the profits going to the Canadian Cancer Society.