LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - More than 150 works of art have been brought together for what auction house Christie's says is the largest exhibition of Arab art to take place in London. Titled "Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World", the show is divided into two sections and features items from across the region, spanning 80 years and various mediums. The non-selling "Kawkaba: Highlights from the Barjeel Art Foundation" is a gender-balanced collection featuring some 100 pieces. "It's usually the quiet season for us because we don't have sales, so we decided to organise this exhibition to bring people to discover Arab art and culture," he said. The exhibition, with free entry, runs through Aug. 23 at Christie's London headquarters.

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Persons: Hassan Sharif, Marwan's, Samia Osseiran, Inji, Moumni, Hanna Rantala, Alison Williams Organizations: Contemporary, Barjeel, Barjeel Art Foundation, Christie's, Thomson Locations: London, East, North Africa, Lebanese