The Art Dubai 2021 is the outstanding platform to interact with art from the Middle East and North Africa. Art Dubai has sealed its role as the most important catalyst in local, regional and international conversations on art from the Middle East and all other surrounding regions and putting art from these territories onto the global map. As the world’ most important international Art fair, Art Dubai has now expanded its commitment to cultivating a culture of discovery, offering exciting new global perspectives and broadening conversations about art beyond traditional western-led geographical scopes and narratives. 

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Basically, Art Dubai is one of the most important events on the global art calendar. It is taking place at Dubai’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah between Wednesday March 17 and Tuesday March 23,2021, other than this the exciting lineup has also been revealed. 

Demonstrating both local and regional talent to the world, the massive art fair will feature 85 galleries from 36 countries across the globe. 

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In the total of 85 galleries, 11 represent the UAE and its booming arts scene. Lawrie Shabibi will be exhibiting with Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim who was recently selected to represent the National UAE Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale, and Salwa Zeidan Gallery will be showing Hussain Sharif in Bawwaba. 

Complying with the current times, there will also be a brand-new programme of events and experiences and for the first time ever, the massive art fair will be spread out at various art spaces as well. A brand new artist-led programme will be designed and guided by the artists participating in this fair, including live art happenings and site-specific experiences around Dubai. From performances on the beach to karaoke performances and also themed encounters, the site-specific events are set to take over the city. 

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Essentially for this fair in 2021, there will be three main sections, Art Dubai Contemporary, Art Dubai Modern, and Bawwaba. 

• The first one: Art Dubai Contemporary will present a diverse selection of galleries and exhibited artists, ranging from emerging art scenes to more established art hubs from around the world.
• The second one: Art Dubai Modern which is curated by Sam Bardouil and Till Fellrath, will feature stunning works by 20th century modern masters working in specific geo-historical contexts.
• The final one: Bawwaba which transcribes to “gateway” in Arabic, is curated by Nancy Adajania and will feature solo presentations created within the last year and will showcase alternative perspectives from diverse global hubs of trade, culture and art.

We can clearly say that the biggest event in Dubai is returning back. If you are an art lover or want to visit Dubai, Art Dubai 2021 is the best option for you. Instantly apply for a Dubai visa, once you get it in 3 to 4 days pack your backs straight to Dubai.