TALKS
The 2020 Talks Programme featured established speakers from the UAE art community including Antonia Carver, Laila Binbrek, Reem Fadda, Nawal al Qassimi, Smita Prabakhar and Zain Massud together with international participants including Chris Dercon, Fawz Kabra and Aimee Dawson, alongside participating curators and artists in the 2020 edition of the fair. The talks programme discussed the development of the art scene in the UAE over the last decade, contemporary art practices in the country and art perspectives and insights from around the world.
PERFORMING ARTS
Title: In the Round
Curator: Rose Lejeune
The performing arts programme consisted of four performances captured in 360 film, the programme uses immersive projection technology to offer an experimental way to present artist's performance beyond the live moment.
COMMISSIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
Bringing art to the public arena, Abu Dhabi Art provides a platform for commissioned installations as part of Beyond programme and collaborates with partners to bring commissioned projects in different locations in Abu Dhabi.
WORKSHOPS
Art activities for all ages. Abu Dhabi Art also offers virtual workshops and Art Studio workshops. All art activities take inspiration from artwork shown in the virtual art fair.
TOURS
Every year Abu Dhabi Art offers complimentary educational and interactive guided tours led by a Visitor Experience Specialist.
Tours are available in Arabic or English.
COMPETITION
Competition for Students to submit a proposal to enhance Abu Dhabi Art’s Digital Platform recommending features that will enhance viewers experience of viewing art and performances in the future.
Students wishing to submit a proposal for the competition need to register their interest and confirm they will be visiting the virtual booths and the 360 performances from 19 – 26 November 2020
Register your interest to programmes@abudhabiart.ae with subject "Abu Dhabi Art Competition Registration"
