Abu Dhabi, November 16th : , The thirteenth Abu Dhabi Art Fair will present a varied line-up featuring 49 galleries representing 19 different countries.More than 190 global artists presenting more than 600 artworks will headline the in-person Fair organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi).
The in-person Fair, which will be hosted by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT – Abu Dhabi), will feature more than 190 international artists presenting over 600 works.
This edition will feature 14 new galleries from Colombia, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
The 14 galleries featured in this edition are from Colombia, France and Hong Kong.
There will be new curatorial frameworks by renowned curators and new commissioned artworks.
Reputable curators will create new frameworks for curatorial work and commission new artworks.
This includes ‘Kind of Blue’, a curated sector for the art fair by Simon Njami; the ‘Performing Arts’ Programme, curated by Rose Lejeune; and the ‘Beyond: Emerging Artists’ programme, curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath.These include ‘Kind of Blue,’ a section curated for Simon Njami’s art fair; Rose Lejeune’s Performing Arts Programme; and Till Fellrath’s Beyond: Emerging Artists programme.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, DCT – Abu Dhabi, said the return of the in-person Fair after being held virtually last year is a testament to the collective efforts of individuals across arts and culture sectors globally.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak (Chairman, DCT- Abu Dhabi) said that the return to in-person Fair, which was held almost last year, is testament to individuals’ collective efforts across all arts and cultures sectors.
“Our thanks to the many distinguished guests, partners, exhibitors, curators and artists who are joining us in Abu Dhabi, a nexus of multinational talent where the next generation of emerging artistic voices are given a crucial platform to contribute to a sustainable arts and culture ecosystem.”.We are grateful to all the distinguished partners, artists, curators, exhibitors and guests who have joined us in Abu Dhabi.
This is a hub of international talent that provides a platform for the next generation of artistic voices to share their knowledge and contribute to an arts and culture environment.
Dyala Nusseibeh, Director, Abu Dhabi Art, said the Fair opening with 49 galleries is exceptional.
Dyala Nusseibeh (Director, Abu Dhabi Art) said that the Fair’s opening was exceptional with its 49 galleries.
“This reflects the thriving art community in the UAE and the support shown here in Abu Dhabi for artists and galleries during the pandemic, through our online edition last year and throughout the year.
This reflects the vibrant art scene in Abu Dhabi and the support given here during the pandemic to artists and galleries through the online editions last year and throughout this year.Returning galleries can’t wait to reconnect with members of the public and collectors in person once again and first-time exhibitors look forward to meeting all the supporters, visitors and patrons that shape the fair each year.”.Returned galleries are eager to meet collectors and members of the public again.
First-time exhibitors can look forward to getting to know all those who support the fair every year.
The modern and contemporary gallery sector of the Fair will feature 26 galleries from 15 countries.
There will be 26 contemporary and modern galleries representing 15 different countries in the Modern and Contemporary Gallery Section of the Fair.
The Special Projects gallery sector will feature 21 galleries from 6 countries, presenting curated booths by one, two or three artists.
Special Projects will showcase 21 galleries representing 6 different countries.It will present curated booths from one, two, or three artists.
Abu Dhabi Art in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the National Pavilion UAE – La Biennale di Venezia will be showcasing Passage, an immersive video and sound installation created by artist Nujoom Alghanem for the National Pavilion UAE’s 2019 exhibition at the Venice Biennale.Abu Dhabi Art, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation and La Biennale di Venezia are partnering to present Passage.
This immersive sound and video installation was created by Nujoom Alghanem in support of the National Pavilion UAE’s 2019 exhibit at the Venice Biennale.
The Fair will be open to the public from November 17 to 21 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi.
From November 17-21, the Fair will be available to all at Manarat Al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi.
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