Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial is an an exclusive exhibition presented by NYU in Abu Dhabi!

The exhibition delves into the evolving artistic landscape of the GCC, featuring 21 artists and collectives from across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

Set to recur every five years, it showcases works across the fields of visual arts, architecture, and design, featuring painting, video, installation, and sculpture. This exhibition is co-curated by Executive Director of the NYUAD Art Gallery Maya Allison and Art Gallery Curator and Research Assistant Professor Duygu Demir.

The exhibition showcases a wide variety of artistic styles, from emerging voices to well-known figures, and explores important themes such as urban growth, environmental change, heritage, identity, and representation.