Though the Louvre Abu Dhabi brings new attention to the UAE’s art scene, Abu Dhabi has always nurtured its art scene — and a new art exhibition proves it.
Eleven fine arts artists from across the emirate contributed to iAM Extraordinairre, a landmark survey of local talent.
“We are delighted to be hosting an Emirati art exhibition at 165 Below. One of our goals at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is to provide a forum for up and coming local artists while introducing guests to the rich history and culture of the region, expressed through art,” said Stuart Deeson, General Manager & Area Vice President of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. “The upcoming exhibition will provide these artists with the perfect platform to showcase their talent.”
The collection will be on display at Andaz Capital Gate Hotel from 27 February through 30 March. It will be unveiled on the evening of 27 February at 7pm in a gala which is free and open to the public. The event will be accompanied by live oud music by emerging musician, Ahmad Mohammed Al Mansoori.
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iAM Extraordinairre features the artwork of the following pioneering UAE artists:
- Pioneer Emirati artist Khulood Al Jabri, depicts both abstract and realism subject matter in her paintings.
- Painter Amal Bin Lootah is a realist when it comes to her paintings and stresses the empowerment of women with her brush.
- Jewelry designer and sculptor Azza Al Qubaisi‘s works have been a part of numerous exhibitions and permanent collections, including the recently reopened Cultural Foundation.
- Salama Al Mazourei uses hyper-realism to create a feeling of intimacy with the viewer of the painting through her realistic representation of her subject matter.
- Maryam Abdulla’s personal painting style includes impressionistic aesthetic influences, but she also enjoys representing her nation in large abstracts, landscapes, and still lifes.
- Painter Ashba Al Ghafli is an airbrush artist who uses mixed media, such as acrylic glass, to create mesmerizing canvases with subject devoted to empowering women.
- Badr Abbas’s personal style has evolved into a funky and colourful Emirati Cubism. He is an early member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society.
- Landscape abstract painter, Budour Al Ameri, enjoys working large to best depict national scenes.
- Bright and bold, Khaula bin Buti is becoming well known for her abstract and pop art pieces.
- Sultan al Hashmi uses spray paint to depict subjects significant to the nation in a modern graffiti style.
- Tarek Souissi’s remarkable sketches capture the emotions of daily life like no other artist in the UAE.
- Khaled Al Tabba specialises in arabesque, calligraphy, and sculpture in each of his artwork.
- Rashid Al Mulla is a portrait and an environmental artist. His portraiture focusses on delivering human emotions and his environmental art pieces shed light on issues like water scarcity, deforestation, and animal cruelty.
