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Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022

Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022

The fair’s 14th edition welcomes 80 established and emerging galleries from 28 countries around the world, presenting works by a diverse range of globally celebrated and up-and-coming artists. Alongside the galleries, discover exhibitions, commissions, talks, performances and for the first time a culinary art experience.

16 – 20 November 2022
Manarat Al Saadiyat

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Image Credit: Farah Al Qasimi, Mind your head, 2014, Courtesy of the artist

 

 

Abu Dhabi Art Gateway: My Life in the Metaverse


16 November 2022 – 22 January 2023
Manarat Al Saadiyat

An annual art exhibition that highlights local and international artists through a unique curatorial perspective.

Each year a guest curator is invited to curate the exhibition. For 2022, this is the first exhibition in the region to imagine the histories and possibilities surrounding the concept of 'Web3'.

Curator: Dr. Omar Kholeif

Artists: Andy Warhol, Celia Hempton, Cory Arcangel, Cream Projects, Farhad Moshiri, Haroon Mirza, Heather Phillipson, Nam June Paik, Paul Heyer, Simon Denny, Sophia Al-Maria, Trevor Paglen.

Time: 2-9pm (during the fair) 10am-8pm (post the fair)


Hall S, Manarat Al Saadiyat

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Nam June PaikTV Buddha 2002Bronze paint television monitor closedcircuit video cameraCourtesy of the
Image Credit: Nam June Paik, TV Buddha, 2002, Courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery, London

 

 

Abu Dhabi Art Beyond Emerging Artists


16 November 2022 – 22 January 2023
Manarat Al Saadiyat

The three emerging artists commissioned this year will present ambitious new works at the fair, and will continue to be exhibited until January.

Artists: Sarah Al Mehairi (Carbon12) | Mohammed Khalid | Majd Alloush

Time: 2-9pm (during the fair) 10am-8pm (post the fair)

Hall S, Manarat Al Saadiyat

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2022 Beyond Emerging Artists 

 

 

Abu Dhabi Art - Cities Under Quarantine: The Mailbox Project


16 November 2022 – 22 January 2023
Manarat Al Saadiyat

The exhibition includes artist books by more than 50 renowned Arab artists, who drew from their unique experiences of isolation during the global lockdown to create their works.

Time: 2-9pm (during the fair) 10am-8pm (post the fair) Photography Studio, Manarat Al Saadiyat

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Mohammed Joha Cities Under Quarantine
Image Credit: Mohammad Joha, Distance, 2020, Courtesy of the Dongola Limited Editions

 

 

Abu Dhabi Art Artists Commissions in Historic Sites


16 November 2022 – 22 January 2023
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Al Hosn, Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Oasis

Established artists are invited to create site-specific artworks in historic or cultural sites.

Marinella Senatore:
Manarat Al Saadiyat
Time: 2-9pm
Date: 16 - 20 November 2022
Al Hosn Festival 13-22 January 2023

Abdullah Al Saadi:
Al Jahili Fort
Time: 9am-7pm

Shilpa Gupta:
Al Jahili Fort
Time: 9am-5pm

Conrad Shawcross:
Al Ain Oasis
Time: 9am-5pm

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Artist Commissions in Historic Sites