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Abu Dhabi Art 2016 Reveals Established and Innovative Galleries Participating

Words by My Art Guides Editorial Team
September 5, 2016

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Abu Dhabi Art 2016 returns with 40 established and innovative galleries from 20 different countries, presenting iconic pieces by internationally renowned artists and unique artworks by emerging artists.

Abu Dhabi Art is organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and scheduled to run from November 16-19. Coming from Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East, the galleries will exhibit under the fair’s four sections: Modern & Contemporary; Bidaya; Beyond; and Gateway.

“Abu Dhabi Art 2016 maintains its high calibre of galleries from around the world, with a showcase of distinctive pieces by a diverse range of globally celebrated figures and emerging artists,” said Rita Aoun-Abdo, Executive Director, Culture Sector, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. “Providing a platform for a universal perspective on art that is not defined by region or geography, Abu Dhabi Art continues to bring world-class art and experiences to the capital, supporting the UAE’s ever-evolving art scene and positioning itself as a global hub for cultural and artistic exchange.”

 

Abu Dhabi Art 2016’s participating galleries include:

• AB Gallery
• Acquavella Galleries
• Agial Art Gallery
• Aicon Gallery
• ATHR
• Ayyam Gallery
• Charlie James Gallery
• Cuadro Fine Art Gallery
• Custot Gallery
• Elmarsa
• Galerie Brigitte Schenk
• Galerie GP & N Vallois
• Galerie Janine Rubeiz
• Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
• GALLERIA CONTINUA
• Gallery One, Ramallah
• Gazelli Art House
• Giorgio Persano
• Hanart TZ Gallery
• Horrach Moya
• Hunar Gallery
• Lawrie Shabibi
• Le Violon Bleu
• Leehwaik Gallery
• Leila Heller Gallery
• Lisson Gallery
• October Gallery
• Park Ryu Sook Gallery
• Paul Stolper Gallery
• Salwa Zeidan Gallery
• Sean Kelly Gallery
• Sfeir-Semler Gallery
• Shirin Gallery
• The Park Gallery
• The Third Line
• Hafez Gallery – Bidaya

Abu Dhabi Art Opening Hours 2016
Wednesday 16 November 14:00-22:00
Thursday 17 November 14:00-22:00
Friday 18 November 14:00-22:00
Saturday 19 November 14:00-22:00

Venue
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District.

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