Frieze Abu Dhabi Inaugural Edition Details Announced
Frieze Abu Dhabi has announced additional information regarding its first edition, taking place from 19 to 22 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Saadiyat Cultural District. Directed by Dyala Nusseibeh and organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the fair will showcase 84 galleries from 63 cities across 36 countries. Notable participants include Carbon 12, Lawrie Shabibi, The Third Line, and Gagosian, among others. Kristell Chadé, Executive Director of Fairs at Frieze, highlighted the event's significance in enhancing regional voices and promoting global conversations. New sections will feature Frieze Focus, Global Futures, and Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi, along with the inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award and an exhibition pairing established and emerging UAE artists.
Key facts
- Inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi runs from 19 to 22 November.
- Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat in Saadiyat Cultural District.
- 84 galleries from 63 cities and 36 countries participate.
- Director: Dyala Nusseibeh; partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
- Frieze Focus includes Jawad Al Malhi and Dala Nasser.
- Global Futures curated by Tarini Malik features Abdullah Al Saadi, Ala Younis, Mohammed Joha, and Seta Manoukian.
- Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi curated by Marika Sardar, theme: Indian Ocean.
- New awards and sections: Artist Award, Frieze Sculpture, In Dialogue exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Jawad Al Malhi
- Dala Nasser
- Abdullah Al Saadi
- Ala Younis
- Mohammed Joha
- Seta Manoukian
- Tania Candiani
- Arshi Irshad Ahmadzai
- Marigold Santos
- Tahir Karmali
- Thuy Tien Nguyen
- Chonon Bensho
- Omar Al Gurg
- Dyala Nusseibeh
- Asmaa Al-Shabibi
- Yasmin Atassi
- Amrita Jhaveri
- Sandhini Poddar
- Tarini Malik
- Ibrahim El-Salahi
- Farideh Lashai
- Mounirah Mosly
- Samir Rafi
- Emily Kam Kngwarray
- Francesco Clemente
- Sheila Hicks
- Kristell Chadé
- Ari Emanuel
- Gu Dexin
- Anna Rispoli
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Wael Shawky
- Lawrence Weiner
Institutions
- Frieze
- Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
- Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Saadiyat Cultural District
- Carbon 12
- Lawrie Shabibi
- The Third Line
- Tabari Artspace
- Athr
- Experimenter
- Gagosian
- Pace Gallery
- Perrotin
- Thaddaeus Ropac
- Commonwealth and Council
- Iyad Qanazea Gallery
- Aisha Alabbar Gallery
- Taymour Grahne Projects
- Marfa'
- Zawyeh Gallery
- Deutsche Bank
- Canvas
- Abu Dhabi Art
- Projectos Ultravioleta
- Richard Saltoun
- Victoria Miro
- P420
- Johyun Gallery
- Pearl Lam Projects
- Saleh Barakat
- Gallery Isabelle
- Green Art Gallery
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT)
- Mari
- Endeavor
- IMI Media group
- Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
- Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi
- Global Futures
- Eqtna Rare Books
- Inlibris Rare Books & Manuscripts
- Management
- Frieze Abu Dhabi
- Ocula Magazine
- Galleria Continua
- Lisson Gallery
- Giorgio Persano
- Guggenheim Foundation
- Centre Pompidou
- Zimmerfrei
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Saadiyat Cultural District
- Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Dubai
- London
- Paris
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Hong Kong
- Seoul
- Tokyo
- Shanghai
- Istanbul
- Beirut
- Cairo
- Tunis
- Jeddah
- Riyadh
- Madrid
- Lisbon
- Rome
- Milan
- Berlin
- Geneva
- Salzburg
- Vienna
- Utrecht
- Sharjah
- Amman
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Singapore
- Jakarta
- Manila
- Yogyakarta
- Busan
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Buenos Aires
- Pueblo Garzón
- São Paulo
- Guatemala City
- Lagos
- Casablanca
- Marrakesh
- Venice
- Turin
- Bologna
- Pescara
- St Moritz
- Hamburg
- Munich
- Athens
- Gstaad
- Pantin
- Romainville
- Palma De Mallorca
- Havana
- San Gimignano
- Beijing
- Les Moulins
- West Asia
- Europe
- Americas
- Guatemala
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Italy
- East Asia
- Southeast Asia
- South Korea
- China
- West Asia, North Africa and South Asia (Wanasa)
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Lebanon
- Indian Ocean
- Austria
- Saadiyat