Emilie Dubois Transforms Living Room into Interactive Installation at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation
Emilie Dubois, an artist from Guatemala, is presenting her exhibition 'Home Is Not A Place' at the Annex Gallery of the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in Abu Dhabi from February 11 to May 31, 2026. The exhibit features an interactive living room setup, with lively colors on the walls, floors, and furniture, inviting visitors to immerse themselves. Additionally, the mixed-media artworks capture personal experiences and cultural backgrounds, exploring the complexities of living in different places. As an art educator and curatorial liaison, Dubois examines themes of migration and the emotional ties to home. Curator Michaela Watrelot noted its importance for UAE locals reflecting on their belonging. Dubois has previously showcased her work in Central America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Home Is Not A Place' by Emilie Dubois at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation.
- Dates: 11 February 2026 – 31 May 2026.
- Venue: Annex Gallery, Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Interactive living room installation with painted walls, floors, and furniture.
- Visitors can touch and step into the installation.
- Mixed-media works explore memory, cultural inheritance, and displacement.
- Dubois is a Guatemalan artist based in Abu Dhabi, working at BFAF as an art educator and curatorial liaison.
- Curator Michaela Watrelot commented on the exhibition's relevance to the UAE community.
- Dubois previously exhibited at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (2021), Expo 2020 Dubai (2022), and Coya Abu Dhabi (2025).
Entities
Artists
- Emilie Dubois
- Michaela Watrelot
Institutions
- Bassam Freiha Art Foundation
- World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
- Expo 2020 Dubai
- Coya Abu Dhabi
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Al Saadiyat Island
- Cultural District
- Guatemala
- Central America
- Europe
- Middle East
- Latin America
- Asia