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Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 announces visual arts programme

by | May 25, 2021

Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 announces visual arts programmeAbu Dhabi : Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 will present a diverse visual arts programme throughout February and March, with over 100 artworks by more than 70 artists, including 20 Emirati artists.

Titled “From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi: Works from the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)” in dialogue with the Emirates, the exhibition will feature works from one of the most significant contemporary collections in Europe.

Opening to the public from February 2 to March 17, the exhibition will present giants of international contemporary art with major works and significant moments exploring “What makes us human?”, “Where and how do we live?” and “What is art?”.

A dialogue across continents, decades, schools of thought and artistic movements, the exhibition will feature film, sculpture, painting, installation, drawing, photography, light works and conceptual pieces, brought together around the questions that define us.

This year’s Abu Dhabi Festival Visual Arts Programme will feature activities for aspiring and emerging artists, from the public to university and school students.

The educational programme will include a series of interactive talks, exhibition tours and practical creative sessions inspired by the works on display, and led by the Emirati artists feature in this year’s exhibition.

—IANS/WAM

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