FAIRS

Relax, and sit back in your armchair as we travel the world for you, sharing the latest and greatest highlights of art fairs around the globe

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Galleries

This fair is the culmination of a year-long visual arts programme, playing a pivotal role in the burgeoning art scene in the WANASA region. Welcoming 37 new and 55 returning galleries, this year’s edition spotlights diverse geographies, curated exhibitions, and…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Interview with Morad Montazami

Could you please share your initial experiences and first conversation with the Abu Dhabi Art team when you were approached to curate the Beyond Emerging Artists (BEA) section? It is a pleasure and honour to be appointed as the curator…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Interview with Venetia Porter

The Gateway Exhibition is a platform that highlights local and international artists. What motivated your choice to curate this year’s exhibition and to present a survey show for Emirati artist Hashel Al Lamki? I was invited to curate this year’s…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Interview with Dyala Nusseibeh

As Abu Dhabi Art 2023 is poised to be the largest yet, featuring 91 galleries from over 31 countries, could you discuss how this substantial expansion influences the fair’s global art scene significance and its implications for the regional art…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Where Art and Culture Flourish

Abu Dhabi Art transcends the traditional art fair concept by placing significant emphasis on a dynamic public engagement programme. This programme unfolds throughout the year, featuring art installations, exhibitions, talks, and events held in diverse locations. The pinnacle of this…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art takes place from November 22 to…

Artissima International Fair of Contemporary Art in Torino 2023

Artissima, the International Fair of Contemporary Art in Torino, marked its 30th edition with a resounding celebration of its unique position in the European cultural landscape. Under the guidance of Luigi Fassi and supported by Main Partner Intesa Sanpaolo, the…

Dubai Design Week 2023

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and a member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Design Week returns to its home in Dubai Design…

Tabari Art Space presents Maitha Abdalla at Asia Now Paris

Emirati visual artist Maitha Abdalla is showcasing a new body of work at the Asia Now art fair in Paris from October 20 to 22, 2023. Abdalla is an interdisciplinary artist known for her exploration of cultural narratives, often delving…

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