All you need to know about the Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2024
If you are a fan of art fairs, you should definitely visit Abu Dhabi Art. The year-round visual arts programme brings together multiple local and international galleries showcasing the artwork of various artists. While the list of 2024 participating galleries is to be announced soon…we’ve got an inside scoop on what to expect from this year’s art fair. Ready to find out? Let’s go!!
AN OVERVIEW
Abu Dhabi Art is an annual art fair that takes place every November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The event expands beyond the concept of a traditional art event by emphasising programmes that encourage public engagement, including art exhibitions, installations and different events.
Over the years, the art fair has curated over 75 galleries, 200 artists and 600 artworks.
HISTORY OF THE FAIR
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) organised the first edition of the yearly art event in Emirates Palace in 2007. Established under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the art fair was named ArtParis Abu Dhabi at its inception.
Apart from enabling artists to showcase their work, the fair also provides a sales platform for participating art galleries, thereby giving them the chance to gain more exposure to their works.
PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS AND CURATORS
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors for Abu Dhabi Art are selected through a rigorous process. The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi selects exhibitors based on proposals submitted via the Abu Dhabi Art website or some exhibitors are directly invited by guest curators to participate in specific curated sectors.
This year’s fair features the following sectors:
- Modern and Contemporary: Established galleries showcasing diverse modern and contemporary artworks.
- Special Projects: Solo or two-artist presentations by galleries, either alongside other sectors or as standalone exhibitions.
- Emerge: Affordable artworks priced under USD 3,000.
- Bidaya: A platform for emerging galleries operating for less than 3 years.
- Focus: Curated presentations by galleries featuring specific artists.
CURATORS
Each year Abu Dhabi Art invites renowned curators to shape its artistic program. This dynamic program encompasses a wide range of exhibitions, talks and performances that explore global contemporary art trends. Throughout the year, these events build anticipation for the main event: the Modern and Contemporary Art Fair in November.
ABU DHABI ART FAIR 2024 DATES
The art fair will run for five consecutive days. Here’s a quick look at the 2024 fair dates.
- Wednesday, 20th November 2024 to Sunday, 24th November 2024: 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FAQS ABOUT ABU DHABI ART FAIR
WILL THERE BE A VISUAL CAMPAIGN THIS YEAR?
Yes, just like every year, there will be a visual art campaign at the 2024 fair. This year Abu Dhabi Art is collaborating with Mohammed Kazem. The artist will choose images from his different projects to define the visual identity for this year’s art fair.
WHICH ART GALLERIES ARE PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR?
The 16th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will welcome 102 established and emerging galleries from 31 countries across the world. To know which galleries are participating, please visit the official website.
WHAT IS THE ABU DHABI ART 2024 VENUE?
The art fair will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
WHAT ARE THE ABU DHABI ART TICKET PRICES?
The ticket prices are not announced yet but keep watching this space. We’ll update you as further details are rolled out.
HOW CAN I BUY ARTWORK?
You can buy your chosen artwork from the galleries by contacting them through the details available on their dedicated gallery profiles.
And that brings us to the end of our guide to the much-anticipated art fair! While you wait for this grand event, satiate your inner art enthusiast at the top art galleries in Abu Dhabi.
Or you can sign up for the top art events in Dubai in 2024. Looking for something different yet aesthetically inspiring? A trip to the 3D World Trick Art Museum in Dubai can be fun for the whole family.
(Cover image courtesy: Abu Dhabi Art)
