The first physical exhibition of the ‘Dubai Collection’ – including artworks from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – opens to the public on Saturday at Etihad Museum in Dubai.
On Friday, during the official opening, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and Chair of the Dubai Collection Steering Committee, inaugurated ‘When Images Speak: Highlights from the Dubai Collection’, reports the Gulf News.
Sheikh Mohammed’s art collection to be showcased at Etihad Museum.
Dubai Collection’s first physical exhibition to present a selection of modern and contemporary art from across the region. Details: https://t.co/M45lnwwOVg pic.twitter.com/kPdSMxQnVM
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Curated by Dr. Nada Shabout, the exhibition When Images Speak: Highlights from the Dubai Collection, being showcased at Etihad Museum on November 6, will present a selection of modern and contemporary art from across the region, tracing a historical survey of Arab Modernism and its progression into contemporary trends, while highlighting the Gulf region’s role in documenting the history of the Arab world’s art.
Launching alongside the exhibition, the Digital Museum of the Dubai Collection constitutes an educational resource for the general public and will feature the artworks and artists represented in the Dubai Collection, as well as editorial content, informs the Gulf News.
Etihad Museum is open 10am to 8pm; admission to the exhibition is included in the museum ticket.
Sheikha Latifa thanks thanks Sheikh Mohammed
On Friday, during her visit on Friday, Sheikha Latifa took the time out to thank Sheikh Mohammed for being the biggest supporter of the Dubai Collection, with his contribution of the largest share of artworks in this first physical exhibition, saying how His Highness’ keen interest to be the first supporter of the Dubai Collection has been the primary reason behind its success.
She also extended her appreciation to Dr Shabout for curating “a beautiful and inspiring narrative through the modern and contemporary art history of our region, and our patrons who entrusted us with their precious works, without which we would not have been able to create this exceptional show.”
‘The #Dubai Collection’ initiative announces details of its first physical exhibition featuring a selection of its newly accessioned artworks that also includes pieces from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.https://t.co/R1IOK2GtQ4 pic.twitter.com/t3wguqsMtF
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