ABU DHABI ART 2024
The 16th edition of the fair was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, with the support of a Host Committee chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan. Taking place annually each November, Abu Dhabi Art is the culmination of a year-round visual arts programme. The fair brings together leading local and international galleries presenting artworks for sale, alongside curated exhibitions, artist commissions, and site-specific installations showcased both within the fair and across the emirate.
20-24 November 2024 | 2–9 PM
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
ONLINE ART FAIR
Explore works from participating galleries in our 17th edition, featuring over 600 artists and 2,600 artworks, with options to save favourites and contact galleries.
RETAIL
In partnership with FRAME, the Abu Dhabi Art Shop presents a wide range of products for sale by our participating galleries and partners this year, alongside publications, design products and stationery.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Food and beverage experiences at the fair included Feels, Fika, Gerbou,The Rage Hangout, and more all around Manarat Al Saadiyat!
VISUAL CAMPAIGN ARTIST
Abu Dhabi Art’s annual visual campaign celebrates the creativity of contemporary artists, with this year’s identity shaped by Mohammed Kazem.
GALLERIES
Explore this year’s dynamic selection of international modern and contemporary galleries, bringing together established and emerging artists across a range of curated sectors. Introducing the sector: Bidaya.
ARTIST COMMISSIONS IN CULTURAL SITES
This year’s commissioned artists include Ahmad Al Dhaheri, Dina Mattar, Manal Mahamid. The exhibition activated key sites across Al Ain and ran from 20 | 11 | 24 to 30 | 4 | 2025, presented in partnership with HSBC.
BEYOND EMERGING ARTISTS
This year, the participating artists delve into the hidden layers of our landscape, weaving together stories of environmental symbiosis and historical memory. These commissions give voice to the land itself, exploring its capacity to endure and transform across the UAE. Supported by Friends of Abu Dhabi Art and sponsored by Abu Dhabi Art’s Global Partner HSBC.
GATEWAY EXHIBITION
This year’s exhibition explores the creative and political dialogues between Latin America and the Arab world, curated by Odessa Warren and Carine Harmand. By highlighting South-South networks and shared histories, the show moves away from traditional narratives to present new perspectives in visual art.
FARJAM FOUNDATION EXHIBITION
The Farjam Foundation presents the exhibition Arab Presences: Modern Art and Decolonization Paris 1908- 1988 – Farjam Collection Close-Up, curated by Morad Montazami.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
This year’s partners showcase philanthropic projects, initiatives, and collaborative installations produced by House of Artisans.
ART + TECH
Bridging art and technology, UAE university students were mentored by Afra Al Dhaheri and Marina Fedorova to create a digital animation and kinetic installation. Through playful interaction with everyday objects, the work explores personal biographies and a sense of nostalgia.
PAVILION PRIZE
This year’s Pavilion Prize competition, themed ‘Why Do Materials Die Young,’ was won by students Abdulla Abbas, Omar Darwish, and Salama AlHammadi (American University of Sharjah), whose design highlights the impact of climate change and construction waste through the use of sustainable and recycled materials.
TALKS PROGRAMME
Curators, artists and academics discussed varied topics at the fair. Guest speakers and panelists, including participants in Abu Dhabi Public Art Biennale and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, alongside an array of local and international speakers.
PERFORMANCES
Discover performances by local and international artists at the fair, activating multiple spaces throughout the venue.
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
As every year, Abu Dhabi Art connected visitors with the artworks on display. Explore the hands-on art activities that took place, inspired by the fair’s exhibitions, alongside highlights from the complimentary guided tours offered in multiple languages.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Our sponsors and partners are key to Abu Dhabi Art. Learn more about this year’s supporters and their roles.
