All you need to know about the Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2023
If you are a fan of art fairs, then you should definitely pay a visit to Abu Dhabi Art. The year-round visual arts programme brings together multiple local and international galleries showcasing the artwork of various artists. While the list of 2023 participating galleries is to be announced soon…we’ve got an inside scoop on what to expect from this year’s art fair. Ready to find out? Let’s go!!
AN OVERVIEW
Abu Dhabi Art is an annual art fair that takes place every November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event expands beyond the concept of a traditional art event by emphasising programmes that encourage public engagement, including art exhibitions, installations, and different events.
Over the years, the art fair has curated more than 75 galleries, 200 artists and 600 artworks.
HISTORY OF THE FAIR
The yearly art event’s first edition was organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) in Emirates Palace back in 2007. Established under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the art fair was named ArtParis Abu Dhabi at its inception.
Apart from enabling artists to showcase their work, the fair also provides a sales platform for participating art galleries, thereby giving them the chance to gain more exposure to their works.
PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS AND CURATORS
EXHIBITORS
An internal committee at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi chooses exhibitors every year. This selection of exhibitors is made on the basis of proposals submitted through the website. Some of the exhibitors are also directly invited by the guest curators. The art fair sectors are divided into the following:
- Modern and Contemporary
- Special Projects
- Emerge
- Focus
CURATORS
Curators are invited at the fair to participate in exhibitions, artistic programmes, performances and talks. Multiple events take place all over the capital throughout the year before the final showdown at the Modern and Contemporary art fair in November.
ABU DHABI ART FAIR 2023 DATES
The art fair will run for five consecutive days. Here’s a quick look at the 2023 fair dates.
- 22nd November 2023, 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
- 23rd November 2023 – 26th November 2023, 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FAQS ABOUT ABU DHABI ART FAIR
WILL THERE BE A VISUAL CAMPAIGN THIS YEAR?
Yes, just like every year, there will be a visual art campaign at the 2023 fair. This year Abu Dhabi Art is collaborating with Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim. The artist will choose images from his different projects to define the visual identity for this year’s art fair.
WHAT IS THE ABU DHABI ART 2023 VENUE?
The art fair will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
WHICH ART GALLERIES ARE PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR?
The 2023 gallery list is yet to be announced.
WHAT ARE THE ABU DHABI ART TICKETS PRICES?
The ticket prices are not announced yet but keep watching this space. We’ll update you as further details are rolled out.
HOW CAN I BUY ARTWORK?
You can buy your chosen artwork from the galleries by contacting them through the details available on their dedicated gallery profiles.
And that brings us to the end of our guide to the much-anticipated art fair! While you wait for this grand event, satiate your inner art enthusiast at the top art galleries in Abu Dhabi.
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(Cover image courtesy: Abu Dhabi Art)