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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 07:39

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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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 16:05
great! thank you.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 11:01
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!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 10:22
Hi just one follow up question.. which among the galleries is likely to display famous works? Thanks
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 10:08
thank you very much!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 09:43
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!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 07:47
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
 
 

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