Frieze Abu Dhabi is making its debut at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 19th to 22nd. It will be bringing together 84 galleries, which will be from 63 cities and 36 countries. The inaugural edition is all set to leave people stunned this November, and we are here to tell you all about the upcoming event. It would position Abu Dhabi as a global destination for art and culture.
Frieze Abu Dhabi To Take Place In November
Frieze Abu Dhabi has been established in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). It builds on 17 years of community building among collectors, institutions, artists, and galleries in the region. Presenting work that spans antiquity through the 20th century and the present day, the galleries will see international and regional names. We are talking about names like Gagosian, Thaddaeus Ropac, Pace Gallery, and Timothy Taylor. And of course, there will also be galleries from the UAE and the wider region.
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The Fair Will Take Place Across Four Main Sections
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It should be noted that this fair will feature four main sections. Yes, the four main sections include Galleries, which is in the main section; Focus, which is dedicated to young international galleries; Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi that explores cultural exchange across the Indian Ocean; and Global Futures, featuring solo presentations by artists that span generations.
The wider programme here is also going to feature the Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award, Frieze Sculpture, and In Dialogue. These would be alongside several curated talks, which would explore collectors, the institutional landscape, and artistic practices. The fair is a part of the growing cultural landscape of Saadiyat Cultural District.
So, if these details sound good to you and you are also interested, then make sure to register for this event, and we are sure you would not want to miss out on this.
Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat District, Abu Dhabi
When: November 19th to 22nd
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