Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Sustainability, Commissions, and Global Art Histories
Dyala Nusseibeh has been the Director of Abu Dhabi Art since 2016, and she's been reflecting on how the fair has evolved as it approaches the 2023 edition. Launched in 2007 by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the fair has grown a lot, drawing in galleries thanks to the city's cultural developments like the Louvre and Guggenheim. They encourage public participation throughout the year with various workshops and partnerships. This year's event will include sections focused on modern and contemporary art, along with Community Projects from Nadine Maalouf. New works will feature "Al Ain Oasis" by Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim and "Artifacts of the Current Moments" by Nujoom Alghanem, plus Hashel Al Lamki's "Maqam" survey and the curated exhibition for emerging artists by Morad Montazami.
Key facts
- Abu Dhabi Art 2023 takes place in November.
- Dyala Nusseibeh has been Director since 2016.
- The fair is organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT).
- Louvre Abu Dhabi has been open for five years.
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum will open soon.
- Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim created the visual campaign and a commission at Al Ain Oasis.
- Nujoom Alghanem's commission 'Artifacts of the Current Moments' is at Jahili Fort.
- Hashel Al Lamki has a survey show 'Maqam' curated by Venetia Porter.
- Beyond: Emerging Artists 2023 features Latifa Saeed, Samo Shalaby, and Almaha Jaralla curated by Morad Montazami.
- Community Projects include Nadine Maalouf's 'Into the Horizon' installation.
- Focus sections include modern and contemporary art from Hong Kong and Arab women artists.
- COP28 is referenced as context for sustainability themes.
Entities
Artists
- Dyala Nusseibeh
- Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim
- Nujoom Alghanem
- Hashel Al Lamki
- Latifa Saeed
- Samo Shalaby
- Almaha Jaralla
- Nadine Maalouf
- Venetia Porter
- Morad Montazami
- Maya Allison
- Manal Al Dowayan
- Magdi Mostafa
- Nasser Al Salem
- Mohammed Kazem
- Cristiana de Marchi
- Shaikha Al-Mazrou
- Alaa Edris
- Jumairy
- Tarek Abou El-Fetouh
- Fabrice Bousteau
- Maya Ellison
- Jean Nouvel
- Niccolò Lucarelli
Institutions
- Abu Dhabi Art
- Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Zayed National Museum
- Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Jahili Fort
- Al Ain Oasis
- UNESCO
- 81 Designs
- Manar
- Lyon Biennale
- Canvas
- Abu Dhabi Art Fair
- Sheikh Zayed National Museum
- Etihad Modern Art Gallery
- Kamel Mennour
- Meem Gallery
- Lawrie Shabibi
- Gallery One
- Sprüth Magers
- Pentimenti Gallery
- Aicon Gallery
- Sean Kelly
- Sabrina Amrani
- Setareh
- The Park
- Vallois
- Giorgio Persano
- Galleria Continua
- Artribune
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Al Ain
- Hong Kong
- USA
- Europe
- Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Saadiyat Cultural District
- Saadiyat Island
- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hwy
- Berlin
- London
- Los Angeles
- Philadelphia
- New York
- Madrid
- Düsseldorf
- Paris
- San Gimignano
- Italy