BUILDING THE FUTURE

ART DUBAI: AN IMPORTANT EVENT THAT PUTS DUBAI IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Over 100 art galleries from 43 countries: every spring art collectors and gallery owners from all around the world gather in Dubai to learn about the latest trends in the sector and discover new emerging artists. Art Dubai is the main platform for the Middle East market and is used both by artists and collectors. The number of Italian art galleries continues to grow: seven galleries were present in the last

Italian artists. The UAE’s link with the world of art is increasingly inhear fromzo Fiaschi and the founding members of Galleria Continua

“We opened Galleria Continua Dubai in Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Kapoor. We have been in contact with the Arab world and its cul- and in the knowledge that multicultural means enrichment.” This link between Galleria Continua and the Middle East goes beyond the market and even touches

Louvre Abu Dhabi invited Michelangelo Pistolettoone of the artists represented by the gallery - to display a series of mirror paintings inspired by the Musée du Louvre in Paris. The series of

OVER 100 ART GALLERIES FROM 43 COUNTRIES. THE NUMBER OF ITALIAN ART GALLERIES CONTINUES TO GROW: SEVEN GALLERIES WERE PRESENT IN THE LAST EDITION, PRESENTING WORLD-FAMOUS ITALIAN ARTISTS of Art Dubai; it was such a positive experience that we’ve taken part every year since. Over the years we’ve built up a network of relations and friendships that have boosted our project and giv- the permanent galleries of the interacting with the collection and creating a dialogue between one Louvre and another. Of a similar mind is Paowner of the Oblong Contemporary Gallery. The gallery’s Dubai branch is located on the main avenue of the beautiful us that they opened it “to create a cultural bridge between Pietra- world. It’s a place of experimentation and reciprocal cultural discovery where we work mainly with renowned international sculptors.”

As Art Dubai’s artistic director Pablo del Val exand technological hub. The city is booming and is a place that entire generations of families from around the world have chosen as their home.” The fair consists of four sections: Contemporary Modern Bawwaba and Art Dubai Digital Art Dubai Contemporary in particular featured the best of new contemporary art showcased and artists from the Global South. proving that the artistic culture of Dubai and the importance of the Emirates as a global and creative hub are continuing to grow. Art Art Dubai Digital, which was launched and commercial success. This physical section of Art Dubai of the digital art landscape every and exploring how artists use new immersive technologies to go beyond the boundaries of traditional art. Art Dubai Digital’s program also includes a wide range of conferences and training sem- inars. Curated by Singapore-based art educator and Art Dubai Digital - to build virtual art spaces. But also autonomous organisations (DAOs) and traditional art galleries that challenge and push forward new models of artistic production and support. Benedetta Ghioni an important Italian family of collectors and executive director of the fair, commented: “It was a truly unique fair. We are different content. We are proud and committed to focusing on the Global South and are excited to continue to promote the artistic production the size and our personalities: we galleries that has continued to innovate and come up stronger and more sustainable as we move forward.” Art Dubai Commissions production of local and international artists. The Commissions selected from participating Art Dubai galleries and the major Southern Asian institutions.

Global Art forum of Art invites every year thinkers to evaluate the cultural context of our modern world.

Commissioned by Shumon

Predicting the Present and focused on the question: if this is the end of history and the end of the fu- steer towards new sources of optimism. Dubai – a future-focused city and leader in innovation – pro- tools to get us through these uncertain times. The list of speakers -

Program for Fondazione Prada; - ative Director of the Museum of the Future of Dubai. At Art Dubai work goes on even after offers an extensive all year-round educational and marketing program working closely with local and regional partners to deliver challenging cultural programs across the city.

The fair consists of four sections: Contemporary, Modern, Bawwaba and Art Dubai Digital. Art Dubai

Contemporary in particular featured the best of new contemporary art showcased by 72 art galleries from 33 countries