NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery Chronicle Published for University's 10th Anniversary
Akkadia Press has released a new book that details the complete history of the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery. This bilingual volume, available in English and Arabic, showcases nearly 100 exhibitions held over a span of six years, solidifying the gallery's status as a significant cultural institution in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The book features a foreword by His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Chancellor of UAE University, along with an introductory history by executive director Maya Allison. Coinciding with the university's 10th anniversary, this marks the gallery's sixth publication and includes notable essays from contributors such as NYUAD vice chancellor Dr. Mariét Westermann and Bana Kattan, an associate curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The retrospective is a vital record of the UAE art landscape's development and emphasizes the gallery's role as a 'gallery-cum-academic workshop' in the region.
Key facts
- NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery has presented about 100 exhibitions over six years.
- A new book chronicles the gallery's history, published by Akkadia Press.
- The book is bilingual (English and Arabic) with images, essays, and commentaries.
- Foreword by His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Chancellor of UAE University.
- Executive director Maya Allison contributes an 'origin history' of the gallery.
- Publication timed to coincide with NYUAD's 10th anniversary.
- This is the gallery's sixth publication.
- Contributors include Dr. Mariét Westermann (NYUAD vice chancellor) and Bana Kattan (MCA Chicago).
Entities
Institutions
- NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
- Akkadia Press
- NYU Abu Dhabi
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- UAE University
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- UAE
- Saadiyat Island
- Middle East