Abu Dhabi Art 2016 opens on 16th November

The eighth edition of Abu Dhabi Art, one of the flagship events of the UAE, will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 16th to 19th November, bringing together globally renowned and emerging artists from 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

The event will host as many as 40 established and innovative galleries, and feature a wide selection of artworks under its main sections: Modern and Contemporary, Bidaya and Beyond.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Art presents an art fair as well as an extensive public programme that connects the entire community through a dynamic schedule of performing arts, talks and collaborative community initiatives. The event represents Abu Dhabi’s artistic evolution, presenting to the audiences a diversity of cultural experiences.

Commenting on this year’s edition, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, said, "Abu Dhabi Art celebrates the cultural and creative diversity of the region and is a platform for artistic expressions, serving as a vibrant beacon of Abu Dhabi’s creative ambitions, intellectual exchange and inspired dialogue. We are proud to present a globally renowned event which bolsters Abu Dhabi’s vision as a hub for cultural fortitude."