Art Dubai 2021 Goes Ahead with Reduced Format and Remote Participation
Art Dubai 2021 will take place from March 29 to April 3 at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), bucking the trend of postponements seen by other major art fairs. The event will feature 50 galleries from 31 countries in a newly built structure designed to ensure safety protocols. A remote participation program allows galleries unable to travel to present virtual exhibitions. The fair's directors cite the UAE's advanced vaccination campaign as enabling the physical edition. The decision follows consultations with stakeholders and aims to support the art community amid ongoing pandemic restrictions.
Key facts
- Art Dubai 2021 runs March 29 to April 3 at DIFC.
- 50 galleries from 31 countries will participate.
- The fair uses a new purpose-built venue for safety.
- A remote participation program is introduced for international galleries.
- The UAE's vaccination campaign is cited as enabling the event.
- Other fairs like Art Basel Hong Kong, Frieze LA, and miart postponed their editions.
- The fair directors emphasized responsibility to support the art community.
- Visitor numbers will be regulated for social distancing.
Entities
Institutions
- Art Dubai
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- Art Basel
- Frieze Los Angeles
- miart
- Artribune
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Hong Kong
- Los Angeles
- Milan