Abu Dhabi Art welcomes visitors back this November as an in-person event. Held under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, the 13th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will take place 18 – 21 November, at Manarat Saadiyat and online. The art event went virtual due to covid 19 regulations last year.
Abu Dhabi Art will be also showcasing several new commissioned installations at locations throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi, from Liwa to Al Ain, and extended programming to support the local creative scene throughout the year. Some digital elements introduced last year will be retained.
“Abu Dhabi Art is a platform for cultural connectivity, bringing together artists, galleries, institutions and arts professionals and fostering innovation and creativity by connecting them,” said Mohamed Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
The visual campaign art selected for the 13th edition of Abu Dhabi Art features works by Emirati artists Ayesha Hadhir, Rawdha Khalifa Al Ketbi and Shaikha Fahad Al Ketbi, first created as part of Beyond: Emerging Artists in 2019. In these works, they jointly explore the idea of transformation in different environments, from seascapes and the desert, to abandoned cityscapes.
“Abu Dhabi is one of the safest places in the world to visit in 2021, and we are excited to announce that we will welcome visitors to our programme at Manarat Al Saadiyat at the end of the year, adhering to all necessary health and safety regulations. Abu Dhabi Art is now an important marker in the global cultural calendar, and a key initiative that reflects Abu Dhabi as a culturally active and artistically conscious city,” Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, added.
2021 Guest Artists and Curators will be announced in the coming months, along with further details on the emirate-wide programme for the fair. Applications are now open for galleries to exhibit in the 13th edition of the fair in November.