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From Live Sculpting Shows To Seminars, All You Need To Know About The Ongoing 1st-Ever Dubai Sculpture Symposium

Taking place in Dubai until December 22, Dubai Sculpture Symposium is a landmark event that’s happening at Al Shindagha Historic District.

by Anupriya Mishra
From Live Sculpting Shows To Seminars, All You Need To Know About The Ongoing 1st-Ever Dubai Sculpture Symposium

Imagine this, no matter where you go in Dubai, you are greeted by the sight of beautiful sculptures that have been crafted with a lot of detail and laborious work. Sounds quite amazing, doesn’t it? Well, the ongoing Dubai Sculpture Symposium 2024 aligns with this Public Art Strategy of the emirate. Yes, the Public Art Strategy aims to transform the emirate into an open-air art museum, which could be accessible to all. Here’s all you need to know about the ongoing event, which has been organised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Dubai Sculpture Symposium Is Happening Till December 22

Taking place in Dubai until December 22, the Dubai Sculpture Symposium is a landmark event that’s happening at Al Shindagha Historic District. Reflecting the emirate’s rich culture, it aims to highlight the significance of sculptures in enhancing the visual beauty of Dubai. Not to mention, it cultivates connections between local and international Artists. Together they can exchange knowledge and experiences regarding diverse sculptural techniques.

As it happens, it brings together 15 distinguished sculptors not just from the UAE and the Gulf region but across the world. You can expect Emirati sculptor Azza Al Qubaisi, Bulgarian artist Georgi Minchev, and even Chinese artist Liu Yang at the event to showcase their creativity.

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15 Sculptors Have Come Together For This

However, besides the live sculpting showcases, you can also attend insightful seminars and panel discussions.

So, if you’re wondering about the sessions, the schedule is as follows:

The Evolution of Public Art: Sculptures in Urban Spaces and Sculpture as Cultural Storytelling
When: December 7
Sculpting for the Environment: Sustainability in Public Art and Interactive Sculpture: Engaging Communities Through Art
When: December 14
Mastering Monumental Sculptures: Challenges and Techniques and Public Sculpture and Youth Engagement: Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists
When: December 21

It’s worth mentioning that this symposium is not open to children for safety purposes. So, if you are a budding artist or someone who happens to appreciate art, make sure to attend this ongoing event.

Cover Image Courtesy: Canva Stock Images (Images are for representative purposes only)

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First Published: December 05, 2024 2:37 PM