The Pulse of The Arts

Set in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s cultural hub of Saadiyat Island, MANARAT AL SAADIYAT (MAS) invites visitors to be inspired and explore a diverse range of artistic expressions.

Discover exhibitions, exchange ideas, attend talks and immerse yourself in art workshops.

TO VIEW:

CONTACT HIGH, a visual history of Hip-Hop music presented by MAS x Sole, showcases an extraordinary curated visual anthology of the most important rap and hip-hop artists, celebrating a culture that went from the streets of New York to becoming a global phenomenon.

Runs from 13 Apr- 23 Aug

 

TAKE A TOUR!

A variety of tours have been created for the exhibitions at Manarat Al Saadiyat, designed for different types of audiences, including families, children and adults with activities to connect with culture and art at MAS.

ART OBSERVATION TOURS for adults are scheduled daily at 12:30pm & 4:30pm and last 45 min in both English & Arabic.

THINK LIKE AN ARTIST TOURS for kids and families are available daily at 10:30am & 2:30pm and last 45 minutes in both English & Arabic.

 

TO MAKE AND DO:

ART STUDIO at Manarat Al Saadiyat is a multi-disciplinary arts space designed to bring hands-on arts education programmes, art classes, drop-in sessions, bespoke events and outreach initiatives to students, adults, children and families in the Emirate.Art Studio has dedicated spaces for all ages to work both collaboratively and individually. Fully equipped studios for ongoing classes, an open plan collaborative space for adults and interactive features make Art Studio the perfect place for creating art.

Some of their 2020 programmes to watch out for:

SPRING ART CAMP – a fun thematic programme during the spring break.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE STUDIO – experiment with clay and ceramic glazes.

MAKER SPACE – includes wood and metal working.

INTERACTIVE ARTISTS – a series of workshops that include action painting and body prints.

 

Learn more at ManaratAlSaadiyat.ae

 

If Abu Dhabi Art has got your creative juices tingling, Saadiyat Island has no shortage of enticing offerings for people who want to try their hands at creating their own masterpieces, Art Studio is a dedicated hands-on art space with programmed art activities for kids (ages 3 – 5) AED 30, and juniors (ages 6 – 12) AED 50. The Art Studio also offers exclusive artist-led masterclasses available for both adults and teens (ages 13+) for just AED 100. All art activities and masterclasses during the Art Fair take inspiration from work seen at Abu Dhabi Art.

Tickets for Art Studio can be purchased at the Art Studio entrance. For enquiries, please call 02 657 5929 or email [email protected]

To learn more about The Art Studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat, visit manaratalsaadiyat.ae.

Yalla Editors