Art Dubai: A Geyser in the Desert
Art Dubai, a fair launched three years ago in the mushroom city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has become a temple of Western consumption, albeit somewhat deserted. The art market, sensing a new windfall from the Middle East's desert landscapes—Qatar and Abu Dhabi with their museums, and Dubai's nouveaux riches with their grand apartments—spurred the fair's creation. It takes place annually in March, offering a favorable meteorological context with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius, contrasting with Paris's rain and New York's freezing conditions.
Key facts
- Art Dubai was launched three years ago.
- The fair takes place annually in March.
- Dubai is described as a mushroom city in the United Arab Emirates.
- The art market saw potential in the Middle East, specifically Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
- Qatar and Abu Dhabi have museums.
- Dubai's nouveaux riches have grand apartments.
- The fair is held by the sea.
- Temperatures during the fair are around 28 degrees Celsius.
Entities
Institutions
- Art Dubai
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Abu Dhabi
- Paris
- New York
Sources
- artpress —