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The eleventh edition of Art Dubai will open its doors to the public on Wednesday. Held under the patronage of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and with the new leadership of Fair Director Myrna Ayad, and International Director, Pablo del Val, this year’s fair will be the largest and most international to date, with new galleries and countries participating for the first time alongside ambitious new elements to the programming.
Featuring 94 galleries from 43 countries, with 27 galleries attending for the first time, Art Dubai continues its mandate to offer unrivaled access to art from across the globe, reinforcing its position as the world’s most globally diverse art fair as well as the preeminent
platform for the regional art scene.
This year, Art Dubai Contemporary, which is part of the main event, will feature 79 galleries spread across its two gallery halls, including a selection of 30 plus galleries focusing on solo or two-artist exhibitions. Similarly, Art Dubai Modern, which is an other main event and now in its fourth edition, continues to be the only platform dedicated to showcasing museum-quality works by modern masters from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
“Visitors will see more tightly curated exhibitions in the gallery halls this year,” said Art Dubai’s International Director, Pablo del Val. “The presentations are split between solo or two-artist exhibitions, allowing a more focused contemplation, and multi-artist shows, enabling an overview of different works.â€
In addition, we are introducing new galleries and countries to the fair this year, with our highest-ever number of galleries from Latin America, and galleries from Algeria, Peru and Uruguay attending for the first time.”
“Through its year-round activities, educational initiatives and artist commissions, Art Dubai aims to redefine what an art fair can be,” said Myrna Ayad, Fair Director of Art Dubai. “In addition to welcoming new galleries and representative countries in our gallery halls this year, we continuously grow our programming, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of our hometown Dubai, and contributing to its cultural landscape.”
Art Dubai is held in partnership with The Abraaj Group at Madinat Jumeirah. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, is a strategic partner of Art Dubai and supports the fair’s year-round education programme.