International Culture And Art Showcased At Canadian University Of Dubais Global Day

The Canadian University of Dubai, a leading university in research and teaching recently celebrated their fourth annual Global Day event held on April 23, 2011. The event served as a platform for students to showcase the essence of their respective cultures through a series of entertaining dance performances and fashion shows, in addition to stalls that featured various food items and cultural artefacts.

“The Canadian University of Dubai prides itself for catering to students from 80 plus nationalities, which reaffirms our continuing focus to provide students with an international academic experience, guided by the highest educational and corporate ethics. “The annual Global Day event that we organise is a manifestation of the university’s cultural vibrancy and international appeal,” said Dr. Mohammed Kabir, Vice President of Academic Affairs for the Canadian University of Dubai.
 

Emirati Artists Reflect On The UAEs Culture With Their Unique Designs For Artbus

This year Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, in association with ArtintheCity, has commissioned three Emirati
artists to create artworks for the ArtBus in a new initiative to showcase local talent during Art Dubai, Sharjah
Biennial 10 and Sikka Art Fair, a new contemporary platform for emerging Emirati and local artists. Sheikha
Bin Dhaher, Saeed Al-Madani and Zeinab Alhashemi have been selected to design artworks which will be
featured on the ArtBus exteriors.

The three commissioned artists have created artworks that critically engage with the local culture and
contemporary arts scene, which will be viewed in an exciting mobile experience of visual art. This innovative
way for both local and international audiences around Dubai and Sharjah to view artwork is in keeping with
the wide range of experimental projects at this year’s various cultural events.

Sheikha Bin Dhaher’s design features a series of Emirati female dresses – thowbs – and burqas, which form
a larger pattern inspired by the Moorish tiles used in Al-Andalus during and after the reign of the Muslims.
Circling the top of the bus is repeated Arabic Kufic script which alternately reads, halifat-ul-fann (the art bus)
or al-fannu-hafila (art is a bus), creating a humourous play on words. Bin Dhaher is a graduate from the
American University of Sharjah, and also holds an MA degree in Communication Design from London’s
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. She has recently co-founded the graphic design studio, Abjad
Design.

For her design, Zeinab Al Hasemi has taken the UAE’s traditional roots of fishing and trading pearls and
spices as her source of inspiration in a piece entitled ‘Pearl Tale’. She blends history with the mythical to
create a story of the UAE’s past using dirham notes to create a collage-like artwork. Al Hashemi holds a BA
in Arts & Science, specialised in Multi-Media design. She has already been extensively involved in the UAE’s
art scene, participating in multiple exhibitions and receiving sponsorship for her art work from HSBC’s
‘Culture Exchange’ programme.

Saeed Al-Madani is an artist who has embraced the UAE and the world’s advancements in technology and its
influence on art and design, using it to enhance his own creative skills. For ArtBus, he has transformed the
traditional Islamic art form of calligraphy into a dynamic abstract representation of Arabic typography. AlMadani
has participated in multiple exhibitions and was also exhibited in the prestigious 2010 Sharjah
Calligraphy Biennial.

Audiences will be able to view the three designs from these artists on the buses, as they travel around
Sharjah and Dubai’s arts scenes.

The ArtBus routes for March 2011 are as follows:

Al Bastakiya/Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Route, DUBAI: March 17 – 19, 2011
The heritage site of Al Bastakiya is Dubai’s original arts and culture area, housing several of Dubai’s long
established art galleries as well as the newly opened Tashkeel artist studios. This year, this historic area will
also play host to Sikka Art Fair, the first ever locally focused art fair running parallel to Art Dubai, organised by
the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Passengers will have the chance to visit the fair and discover some of the
UAE’s most promising emerging young artists.

From there the ArtBus will move onto the slick financial district of DIFC Gate Village, which houses some of
the city’s leading art spaces, including Ayyam Gallery, who will show new work by artist Samia Halaby from
March 13th to April 30th. There will also be a focus on contemporary art from Saudi Arabia in the exhibition
TERMINAL, presented by Edge of Arabia.

Galleries & art exhibitions included in the route are Art Chowk, Al Serkal Cultural Foundation Heritage House,
Art Space, Ayyam Gallery, Cuadro Fine Art Gallery, House 44 (The Dubai Culture joins hands with The
Delfina Foundation for global artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya), TERMINAL; Edge of Arabia,
The Empty Quarter, The Farjam Collection, Hunar Gallery, The Majlis Gallery, Marsam Mattar, Opera Gallery,
Pro Art Gallery, Sikka Art Fair, Showcase Gallery, Tashkeel studio space and XVA Gallery. The Al
Bastakiya/DIFC ArtBus will depart from the first roundabout at Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 10am from March
17-19, 2011. A lunch stop is scheduled at Al Bastakiya Arts Quarter.

Al Quoz Route, DUBAI: March 17 – 19, 2011

The industrial area of Al Quoz is now known as one of Dubai’s art hubs and continues to attract increasing
numbers of innovative galleries and alternative venues. Al Serkal Avenue, in particular, has become a
favourite and has developed into something of an art hotspot, featuring a number of Dubai’s top art spaces,
including Carbon 12, Green Art Gallery and Lawrie Shabibi, which will open on March 13th with a debut show
of acclaimed Lebanese artist Nabil Nahas.

Galleries included in the route are Art Sawa, Ayyam Art Centre, Carbon 12, 1×1 Contemporary, DUCTAC,
Etemad Gallery, Gallery Isabelle Van Den Eynde, Green Art Gallery, thejamjar, Lawrie Shabibi Gallery, Mojo
Gallery, The Pavilion, Tashkeel, The Third Line, Total Arts at the Courtyard, Traffic and Vindemia. The Al
Quoz ArtBus will depart from the first roundabout at Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 10am from March 17-19,
2011. There is a scheduled lunch stop at the new Lime Tree Café & Kitchen in Al Quoz.

Sharjah Route: March 16 – 19, 2011

For the first year ever, ArtBus will be visiting the Sharjah Biennial, with a bus journeying to the city of Sharjah
from March 16-19, 2011. The bus will depart from the first roundabout at Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 10am
each day and will first travel to Al Qasba, where passengers can visit Maraya Art Centre and the Barjeel Art
Foundation before heading to the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. After re-fueling with a lunch stop,
the ArtBus will head to Sharjah Biennial 10, leaving passengers plenty of time to explore the vast range of
commissioned artist projects that extend from the Sharjah Art Museum to Sharjah’s historic Heritage Area.
There will be two return buses to Dubai to allow for visitors who wish to stay for the evening performances,
with the first departing at 5pm and the second departing 15 minutes after the last performance.
Galleries included in the route are Maraya Art Centre, Barjeel Art Foundation. Sharjah Museum of Islamic
Civilization and Sharjah Biennial 10.

Tickets for the ArtBus can be purchased online from www.timeouttickets.com or from thejamjar in Al Quoz
04-3417303 or via email info@artinthecity.com. Tickets are priced at AED 50 per person. Lunch is not
included in the ticketprice.

Dubai Culture Extends Deadline For Submissions For Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons Of The Arts Awards 2011

The deadline for the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards, organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has been extended until February 15, 2011.

Submissions can be made online at the dedicated website of the Patrons of the Arts Awards, www.patronsofthearts.ae by individuals or organisations who have made their contributions towards promoting visual arts, performing arts, literature, and film in Dubai.

The Awards are presented in four categories: ‘Distinguished Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Supporters of the Arts,’ and ‘Friends of the Arts.’ The Distinguished Patrons of the Arts, who have contributed over AED 5 million, will be presented to individuals or organisations for their work across the past three years, from 2008 to 2010. In the other three categories, the evaluation will be based on their contribution during 2010.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said the deadline for applying for the Awards has been extended following overwhelming response from organisations and patrons. “The new deadline will offer more opportunities for patrons as well as art galleries and cultural organisations to take part in the Awards.”

He added: “The strong response to the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards is a testament to the support for Dubai’s arts and cultural scene extended by individuals and organisations from around the world.”

In its first edition, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards honoured over 50 individuals and organisations for together contributing about AED 250 million to Dubai’s cultural scene from 2007 to 2009.

The Award was announced in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. A first of its kind initiative, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards is an annual award that will honour and recognize individuals, businesses or organizations for their financial or in kind contributions to the arts in Dubai and their sustained support.

 

Dubai Culture Announces Sikka Art Fair At Al Bastakiya To Promote Emirati And Local Artists

In a first of its kind initiative aimed at promoting Emirati and local artists, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is hosting the Sikka Art Fair from March 12 to 21, 2011, at Al Bastakiya, one of the vibrant centres of Dubai’s cultural activities and artistic heritage.

The Sikka Art Fair will feature artworks by upcoming Emirati and UAE-based artists, galleries, and institutions, and is open for the public.

Dr Salah Al Qassim, Advisor to Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said: “Over the years, Emirati and local artists have created a rich artistic heritage in Dubai. With the Sikka Art Fair, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is creating a robust new platform that showcases their creativity, thus opening doors for them to a wider audience.”

He added: “The choice of Al Bastakiya, the cornerstone of the city’s cultural and artistic fabric, as the venue for the event further underscores our commitment to highlight the rich artistic heritage of Dubai. The Sikka Art Fair will not only inspire our young artistic community but also set a new benchmark for Emirati artists. It will play a significant role in further driving the rich artistic infrastructure of Dubai by providing important community spaces that offer opportunities for Emirati and local artists.”

The Fair is aimed at fostering and promoting Emirati artistic content creation, and establishing a platform for these artists to present their works to a wider audience.

The Sikka Art Fair is being held in what is undisputedly the highest point in the art calendar of Dubai, as the city hosts initiatives like Art Dubai, where the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority presents the Global Art Forum_5, which brings together artists from around the world for active dialogue and interaction with the local community.
 

Dubai Culture Presents Rich Calendar Of Cultural Initiatives In March To Foster Local Talent

The month of March will witness an unprecedented line-up of cultural and arts initiatives in Dubai, presented by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).

Dubai Culture is organising and presenting several key cultural and arts initiatives that are aimed at strengthening Dubai’s cultural infrastructure and to drive original content creation by inspiring the local artistic community and talented individuals.

Dr. Salah Al Qassim, Advisor to the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said: “One of the founding objectives of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is to support and drive initiatives that contribute to the concerted growth and evolution of Dubai’s cultural scene. This is demonstrated by the support we offer to wide-ranging cultural activities this month. The focal point of our support to these various initiatives in visual arts and literature is to promote local talent by providing greater exposure to globally accomplished professionals and to set robust platforms for artists in Dubai to highlight their creativity.”

A high-point in Dubai’s cultural calendar, March will witness the launch of Dubai Culture’s first of its kind initiative, the Sikka Art Fair to be held from March 12 to 21 at Al Bastakiya, the cultural nerve-centre and heart of the city’s proud heritage.

Featuring works of art by Emirati and local artists, the Sikka Art Fair at Al Bastakiya will complement Art Dubai, the leading contemporary art fair in the region to be held from March 16 to 19 at Madinat Jumeirah, where Dubai Culture is presenting the Global Art Forum_5, the leading platform for cultural debate and discussion in the wider Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region. The Global Art Forum_5 focuses on key issues that bring together the arts scenes of the region with the rest of the world, and explores the broad theme of ‘Changing Audiences.’

In the run-up to Art Dubai, Dubai Culture has already commenced an artists-in-residence programme in association with The Delfina Foundation, Tashkeel and Art Dubai, with the support of the British Council, at Al Bastakiya. House 44 in Al Bastakiya has been opened for five artists – three of them Emirati and two international – who work independently to create artforms including installations. All the artworks will be displayed at House 44, which will open to the public for the Art Week from March 13 to 20.

Further complementing the artistic flourish of the month, Dubai Culture is offering art lovers the unique opportunity to tour art venues in Dubai as well as attend the Sharjah Biennial 10 with the ArtBus. The exteriors of the bus will feature exclusive artworks by Emirati artists Zeinab Al Shamsi, Sheikha Bin Thaher and Saeed Al-Madani, who have been specially commissioned by Dubai Culture

Dubai Culture, in partnership with Emirates Airline, is also presenting the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature being held from March 8 to 12. As part of the Festival, Dubai Culture is presenting the Education Day, to be held on March 10 and 11, which brings together the world’s leading authors with school children and university students from across the UAE. A special Education Day will also be hosted this year, comprising Government and local schools. More than 4,000 students from over 60 schools are expected to participate in these stimulating discussions that are aimed to ignite the literary skills of the participants.

Through the partnership with Dubai Culture, this year, the Festival features over 130 authors from around the world and over 125 programmed events that celebrate the spirit of literature. The festival will be marked by a breathtaking Opening Ceremony, and will feature immediate translation of all the sessions, Literacy Stand, Calligraphy workshops and exhibitions.

Dr. Salah concluded: “These initiatives also mark the strong and collaborative involvement of the public and private sectors, and will drive the growth of Dubai’s talented artistic community.”

 

Dubai Culture Joins Hands With The Delfina Foundation For Global Artists-In-Residence Programme At Al Bastakiya

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has joined hands with The Delfina Foundation, Tashkeel and Art Dubai, with the support of the British Council, to host an artists-in-residence programme at Al Bastakiya.

The temporarily renovated 10-room plus courtyard building will be transformed into a live-and-work space for two international artists as part of The Delfina Foundation’s international artists residency programme in collaboration with Tashkeel.

Iranian-Canadian artist Abbas Akhavan and Tobias Collier from the UK are attending the eight-week residency programme, which commences on February 12, 2011, and engage with Emirati artists Hind Bin Demaithan, Shaikha Al Mazrou, and Shamma Al Amri.

The nature of the residency provides an opportunity for the artists to have a deeper connection with the city of Dubai and experience its culture first hand, thus allowing them to produce new work consisting of audio sculptures, performance, ephemera, and site-specific installations.

The five artists will independently create artforms including installations that span visual art and performance. While all artists have been commissioned to create new artworks for Al Bastakiya, Akhavan has additionally been commissioned to create a site-specific work for Art Dubai Projects, the fair’s not-for-profit artistic programme.

All the artworks will be displayed at House 44, which will open to the public for the Art Week from March 13 to 20 – the pinnacle of the UAE’s cultural calendar with the 10th Sharjah Biennale and the 5th edition of Art Dubai – and will celebrate the cultural perspective offered by Al Bastakiya and Dubai.

A series of events will take place around House 44’s public opening, including an exhibition of artworks from current and previous Delfina artists, as well as artist-talks and other programmes.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said: “Al Bastakiya is at the heart of Dubai’s cultural identity, and is a vibrant destination for artists from around the world to discuss and share ideas. Tashkeel, who are a key partner in this programme, have already been a significant addition to the neighbourhood by establishing artists studios in House 10. With the Delfina residencies at House 44, we are continuing to build on the vision Al Bastakiya as an arts destination with local and international artists creating work that respond to the unique cultural history of the area.”

Aaron Cezar, Director of Delfina Foundation said: “The core of this inventive initiative is to develop and strengthen artistic practice by providing career-defining opportunities for exchange, exposure and production, both for visiting artists and local artists. This project embodies all that we, at Delfina Foundation and Dubai Culture aim to achieve as individual organisations; now through this partnership, and with the support of the British Council, we are able to create a very distinctive addition to the activities of Art Week and Art Dubai Projects. We are particularly excited about collaborating with Tashkeel, which is emerging as a leading cultural resource, not only for the UAE but internationally through its own ambitions to develop more international exchange via their creative hubs at Nad Al Sheba and Al Bastakiya.”

Born in Tehran, Akhavan has been living in Canada since 1992 where he obtained a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. His background in Art History and Visual Arts has taken his artistic practice through a variety of mediums including painting, installation, video/performance and site-specific work.

Tobias Collier graduated from Saint Martins School of Art in 1999 and currently lives and works in London. Collier’s work encompasses elements of sculpture, installation, drawing, performance and video, and his practice partly relies upon the translation of scientific research methodologies to the processes of art making.
 

Minister Of Culture, Youth And Community Development Calls On Young Authors To Produce More Creative Works

Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development announced that regular meetings would be held to bring together young creators with critics and media people with UAE and Arab literary expertise.

These meetings will become a salon culture taking place constantly as part of the ministry’s activities to connect young creative writers with well known writers and literary figures.

The idea developed during the Minister’s meeting with young authors that aims to recognize the aspirations of these young people and their ideas and their vision for the future. The Minister also addressed the challenges faced by young writers and helped them in overcoming them.

Al Owais called on the young creators whose works were published by the ministry to produce more artistic, literary and remarkable works.

Al Owais also called those responsible for mentoring the writers and publishing in the ministry to monitor the young author’s productions closely so that the Ministry can help boost the young people’s creativity and develop the cultural scene in the country.

The "Young Creations" series aims to support the UAE youth’s creativity, develop their potential, point them in the right path for distinction and help evolve a new generation of creators.
– The series accepts all works of young creators in several areas, including poetry, short stories and literary criticism, novel, theater, and studies in addition to children’s literature, photography, painting and caricature.

This series started last year and has so far published 21 books in literary and artistic fields. Some of the works are protected by copyright. The published works are free of charge and are available through the Ministry’s various outlets.

Within the current vibrant cultural scene in the UAE, there are other creative projects across the country such as "Qalam" (Pen) and "Kalema" (A word) and other projects by the Mohamed Bin Rashid Establishment and others.
 

Dubai Culture Opens On-Line Submissions For The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons Of The Arts Awards 2011

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), dedicated to promoting culture, heritage and the arts in the Emirate, has opened online submissions for the second edition of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards 2011.

The pioneering initiative in the Arab world, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards are presented to organisations and individuals, who make financial or in-kind contributions to promoting the cultural scene of Dubai.

Patrons can now apply for the awards at its dedicated website, www.patronsofthearts.ae for their contributions towards promoting visual arts, performing arts, literature, and film in Dubai from January 1 to December 31, 2010. Additionally, art galleries and other cultural organisations can nominate their patrons for the Awards on-line. The deadline for the submissions is January 31, 2011.

In the first edition of the awards, Dubai Culture had honoured over 50 art patrons in four categories – ‘Distinguished Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Patrons of the Arts,’ ‘Supporters of the Arts,’ and ‘Friends of the Arts.’ Together, the awardees had contributed about AED 250 million towards the arts sector of Dubai from 2007 to 2009.

The Distinguished Patrons of the Arts, who have contributed over AED 5 million, will be presented to individuals or organisations for their work across the past three years, from 2008 to 2010. In the other three categories, the evaluation will be based on their contribution during this year.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said: “The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards plays a powerful and transformative role in stimulating the cultural scene of Dubai. It not only encourages the patrons to extend further support to various artforms in the Emirate but also provides the right incentive and platform for the artistic community to create original content. This in turn will have a far-reaching impact in attracting global attention.”

He added: “As we enter the second edition of the Awards, we are further easing the convenience of the patrons by opening online submissions through a dedicated website and an easy to complete step-by-step application process. This online initiative is part of our commitment to support the Dubai Government drive in promoting e-services to all stakeholders.”

The Award was announced in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and is envisaged to engage and sustain the interest of the public to participate more actively in supporting cultural initiatives.
 

Dubai Culture Arts Authority Underscores Patronage For Film Industry At Dubai International Film Festival 2010

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated authority for culture, arts, and heritage, is supporting the seventh Dubai International Film Festival, in keeping with its commitment to drive and strengthen the growth of the city’s cultural and artistic scene.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority said: “A powerful medium of cultural expression, the film industry of Dubai is fast-evolving. The Dubai International Film Festival has created a groundswell of interest in filmmaking, promoted local content creation, and has stimulated the development of the cultural scene of Dubai. Most importantly, the festival highlights the spirit of patronage that thrives in Dubai for culture and the arts.”

In line with the vision of its pioneering initiative, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards, Dubai Culture encourages patrons, the heroes behind-the-scenes, to contribute towards the thriving film industry. Whether through financial or in-kind, Dubai Culture believes patronage is the stepping stone that will foster the growth of a dynamic local film industry.

DIFF 2010 box office locations are: Cinestar Mall of the Emirates, Madinat Souk, the CNN Building in Dubai Media City and The Walk at JBR. Tickets can also be purchased through DIFF’s Dial-a-Ticket service at (04) 391 3378 and from the website www.dubaifilmfest.com.

The seventh edition of Dubai International Film Festival 2010 will be held from December 12 to 19. DIFF 2010 is held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Pearl, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah, the home of the Dubai International Film Festival, are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The event is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

For more and updated information about DIFF, please visit www.dubaifilmfest.com.

Dubai Culture Hosts Workshop By Venetian Artist, Fabrizio Plessi For Zayed University Students

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), dedicated to promoting heritage, culture and the arts in the Emirate of Dubai, has pioneered an educational initiative aimed at strengthening awareness of video art installations among Emirati art students.

Dubai Culture initiated a workshop by world renowned artist Fabrizio Plessi for art students at Zayed University recently, to enhance their knowledge on video art installation. The three-hour workshop discussed various elements of video art installation, and provided them with a hands-on practical on designing art installations.

Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, said: “The global art scene continues to witness remarkable changes, with new mediums and artforms being introduced. Video installations are still a relatively new phenomenon to the region, and we are delighted to host Fabrizio Plessi for the workshop, to facilitate the sharing of his artistic knowledge and techniques with our student community. We hope the training will inspire talented youngsters to push their frontiers of creativity and experiment with new media, and in turn, contribute to Dubai’s cultural scene.”

Plessi discussed his latest masterpiece, Mari Verticalli, showcased at the last leg of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Cup, being held in Dubai until November 26. The artist’s impressive pieces are displayed in front of Burj Khalifa. The creation narrates the story of the 12 seas, which are enhanced through digital, high-definition screens that symbolise the flow of life. He invited 12 students to examine Mari Verticalli and recreate it as part of the workshop.

Plessi is a pioneer in the video art world, creating installations with videos as early as 1982. His most noted attempt was to divide a lake into two and to bore holes in the surface of the water. His repertoire of extraordinary creations include Electronic Water for the Sony Centre in Berlin; Waterfire at the Museo Correr on St. Mark’s Square in Venice; and the set for Luciano Pavarotti’s outdoor concert in Central Park, New York.

Dubai Culture collaborates with like-minded organisations and individuals to further promote the the knowledge and use of different art forms and encourage original content creation in Dubai. The organisation recently conducted workshops on the different aspects of theatre at the fourth Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, and partnered with Bidoun Projects to educate aspiring writers and enthusiasts on professional art criticism.