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Lulla
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16/04/2012 16:05:51

great! thank you.

laurelm
Posts 311

16/04/2012 11:01:13

You may also want to check out the preview for the upcoming Christie's auction (Modern & Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish Art) in Emirates Towers. I'm not sure if today is the final day of the preview, but I went last night and it was quite good. And with it being Christie's you know the selection is of high pedigree.
The auctions (on April 17-18) are also open to the public, if you're keen.

The Ara Gallery, on April 22-23 will also have a fundraising exhibition/auction that includes artworks, while not necessarily "famous", have been created by established, well-known artists from the region such as AbdulQader Al Rais and Dr Najat Makki.

I kind of get the feeling what you might be looking for is more a museum than an art gallery - as you're interested to see famous items and not necessarily in a commercial setting. Unfortunately, I can't recommend anything like that.

The British Museum has a show (Treasures of the World's Cultures) touring currently which will stop in Abu Dhabi this May-July, which may interest you. Looks great, I'm really looking forward to it personally! I can never get enough of ancient artifacts!


Hope you find something you enjoy and if so, please do share!

Lulla
Posts 356

16/04/2012 10:22:12

Hi just one follow up question.. which among the galleries is likely to display famous works? Thanks

Lulla
Posts 356

16/04/2012 10:08:04

thank you very much!

kelly1814
Posts 3625

16/04/2012 09:43:28

lots and lots of great places! some of my favourites:

the Ara gallery in downtown - beautiful place with ever changing exhibitions.

http://thearagallery.ae/our-blog/

The Pavilion in downtown - art space, restaurant and creative space to meet, network. they also have a private cinema where they screen old films, fab.

http://pavilion.ae/

xva gallery in bastakiya - beautiful location, with lovely cafe.

http://www.xvagallery.com/

enjoy!

admin
Posts 1565

16/04/2012 07:47:56

Here you go

http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_discover_dubai_Dubai_Top_10_Art_Galleries_8470.aspx

We've a great feature on most of the galleries in Dubai there for you but am sure some ladies will also recommend where to go.

HTH

Lulla
Posts 356

16/04/2012 07:39:04

Can anyone recommend an art gallery in Dubai that displays high quality art and not necessarily for commercial purposes? I mean is there a proper art gallery to visit in Dubai?

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