Swatch is collaborating with Alserkal Avenue to present artworks by 10 of its former Swatch Art Peace Hotel residents to celebrate the first 10 years of the Swatch artist residency. The special anniversary exhibition that is now open is set to run until the end of March 2022. Created 10 years ago the hotel was envisioned as a space for artists to develop their creative expression. In celebration of its first decade, this not-to-miss exhibition is in its final days in Dubai, following Swatch’s role as the Official Timing Provider for Expo 2020 Dubai.
The 10 artists showcasing their artworks are: Alec Von Bargen, a visual artist from the USA; Benedikt Partenheimer, a photographer from Germany; Donal Turner, a French artist and illustrator who has created a special diary about the Swatch Art Peace Hotel; Jordi Fornies, a Spanish visual artist, musician and composer based in Singapore; Katharina Lehmann from Russia, a visual artist based in Germany; Lei Lei of China, an experimental animation artist; Mujin of China, an independent film director and video artist; Ouma, a Japanese visual artist; Sarah Song, a new media artist and “techspressionist” based in Hong Kong and Shanghai; and Julian Palacz, a digital and conceptual artist based in Austria. The exhibition features diverse pieces, ranging from large-scale installations to curated illustrations.
Enhancing Swatch’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai and the link with Alserkal Avenue arts district, five local UAE artists were selected to design artworks for the Swatch X You customization platform: Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Khalid Mezaina, Noor Al-Suwaidi, Diaa Allam, and Khalid Al Banna.
As part of their commitment to the UAE, Swatch is encouraging artists from the UAE to apply for an artist residency at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel. Any artist from the UAE will be considered to work on and develop their artistic vision. Artists can apply through the link below.
Apply Now | Swatch Art Peace Hotel (swatch-art-peace-hotel.com)
