Dubai is building its first institutional art collection. But instead of buying art, the works will be loaned by collectors.<strong> Scroll through to see some of the pieces that have already been chosen. </strong><br />
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim (United Arab Emirates), "Sitting Man" (2013) —
Dubai is building its first institutional art collection. But instead of buying art, the works will be loaned by collectors. Scroll through to see some of the pieces that have already been chosen.
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Eighty-seven artworks have been selected to enter the Dubai Collection first. They include works from leading Emirati artists, such as Abdel Qader Al Rais (pictured).<br />
Abdel Qader Al Rais (UAE), untitled (2003) —
Eighty-seven artworks have been selected to enter the Dubai Collection first. They include works from leading Emirati artists, such as Abdel Qader Al Rais (pictured).
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Other leading modern artists from the Arab world, such as Algerian-born Baya (featured here), will also be included in the collection.
Baya (Algeria, 1931-1998), untitled (undated) —
Other leading modern artists from the Arab world, such as Algerian-born Baya (featured here), will also be included in the collection.
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To ensure the development and growth of the collection, Art Dubai says the curation committee will meet every three months to review new artworks. <br />
Fateh Moudarres (Syria, 1922 - 1999), untitled, (undated) —
To ensure the development and growth of the collection, Art Dubai says the curation committee will meet every three months to review new artworks.
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The Dubai Collection will be accessible through a digital museum, as well as annual physical exhibitions, the first of which will be shown at Dubai's Etihad Museum later this year. <br />
Moath Alofi (Saudi Arabia), "The Last Tashahhud" (2014) —
The Dubai Collection will be accessible through a digital museum, as well as annual physical exhibitions, the first of which will be shown at Dubai's Etihad Museum later this year.
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The initiative was developed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, in partnership with Art Dubai Group.<br />
Rathin Barman (India), untitled III (2019) —
The initiative was developed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, in partnership with Art Dubai Group.
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Featuring artists from the region and beyond, the Dubai Collection will explore "identity, belonging and place."<br />
Shaikha Al Mazrou (UAE), "Visual Space" (2021) —
Featuring artists from the region and beyond, the Dubai Collection will explore "identity, belonging and place."
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The collection will continue to feature works connected to the historical development of Dubai and the Middle East, from the second half of the 20th century into the future. <br />
Yağız Özgen (Turkey), part of "The Horsehead Nebula (1089 Colors) No:1" (544 Colors), (2020) —
The collection will continue to feature works connected to the historical development of Dubai and the Middle East, from the second half of the 20th century into the future.
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