With its modern buildings and cosmopolitan air, Dubai is known as
a contemporary, high tech emirate and few people associate this image
with art. However, Dubai is home to several widely acclaimed artists and
those who live there often have the possibility of going to galleries
and shows. In fact, an artistic air can be felt in the entire area: from
the awe-inspiring skyscrapers designed by some of the most renowned
architects in the world, to the interesting film and music festivals,
Dubai itself has been called a work of art many times. For this article,
we will focus on the growing influence and popularity of visual arts
such as painting, photography and prints.
Many galleries are in
operation with frequent openings. For example, the emirate is home to
Carbon 12 Dubai, an internationally recognized gallery. It was
established in 2008, as the first gallery in the region to initiate a
comprehensive, firmly global, program of institution-grade artists. Some
of the artists that are featured during this event are Rui Chafes,
Andre Butzer, Katherine Bernhardt, Birgit Graschopf, Philip Mueller and
Ralf Ziervogel.
The exhibitions on Alserkal Avenue District are
very popular and they have been featured in various regional and
international art magazines. Alserkal is doubling in size by the end of
2014 adding more space and strength to its relevance. Another key Art
Fair is Art Dubai, located in Madinat Jumeirah, which hosts galleries
from more than 30 countries. It is recognized as the most important Art
Fair in the Middle East. Also, the SIKKA Art Fair in traditional Dubai,
Al Bastakiya area was established in 2011 and aims to promote young, and
establishing contemporary artists. Another place of interest for art
and culture enthusiasts is Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde representing
some of the most important regional artists.
Due to the fact that
Dubai is a very popular tourist attraction and transit hub, the audience
for the above mentioned galleries comprises thousands of foreigners who
are interested in following the evolution of the local art scene.
However, the emirate seems to place bigger emphasis on its global
artistic status, so there is considerable online promotion of these
events too. Also, with the Expo 2020 coming, Dubai has engaged itself
into establishing its self as a world leader in creativity, innovation
and online connectivity. Those who cannot get to Dubai to see the
galleries can see an art gallery online and appreciate the most notable
works. Even more, enthusiasts and art lovers no longer have to go to the
seller in person if they want to purchase a painting or a photograph,
because they can order everything online.
It goes without saying
that the transition towards online accessibility is regulated by quality
standards. Those who purchase art online also get a certificate of
authenticity and can choose from multiple framing options. Although
paintings are still extremely popular, clients are beginning to show a
growing interest in the artistic value of contemporary photography. Some
of them are art collectors, but there are also individual clients who
need modern photographs for their home decoration or as corporate
centerpieces. Even if Dubai is less known for its art up to now, the
emirate is rapidly establishing into a creative hub and becoming a
landmark for arts. In conclusion, those who love paintings, photography
and art prints and would like to find out how vibrant Dubai has
contributed to the regional and global art scene can visit the most
important galleries in that area or they can see them online, where some
of them can also be purchased.
By
Groshan Fabiola
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