This is a gateway to global art around the city and beyond
Art Dubai, the Middle East’s premier art event, returns to Madinat Jumeirah from 18-20 April 2025 showcasing over 100 galleries from 50+ cities, including 20 first-time exhibitors.
This year’s fair continues its mission of spotlighting underrepresented geographies while solidifying Dubai’s reputation as a cultural and financial hub.
The highlights:
Contemporary Art: Featuring 70 exhibitors from five continents, including first-time participants like New York’s Bortolami, Milan’s Cortesi Gallery, and Tokyo’s Mizuma Art Gallery.
Bawwaba (Gateway): Curated by Mirjam Varadinis, this section explores themes of displacement and coexistence, with standout solo presentations by artists like Tomás Saraceno and Gulnur Mukazhanova.
Modern Art: Celebrating regional modern masters, the section includes Venezuelan artist Darío Pérez Flores, marking its first Latin American representation, alongside works by the New Vision Group and Bertina Lopes.
Digital Art: Themed ‘After the Technological Sublime’, this cutting-edge section delves into AI, robotics, and VR, featuring global players like HOFA Gallery and Dubai-based innovators like Mondoir Art Gallery.
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Curators for 2025 include Mirjam Varadinis, Magalí Arriola, Nada Shabout, and Gonzalo Herrero Delicado, each bringing fresh perspectives to the fair’s core sections.
Stay tuned for updates on talks, workshops, and commissioned artists as Dubai’s vibrant cultural heartbeat takes center stage once again.
18-20 April, Madinat Jumeirah. For further information, visit Art Dubai
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