Dubai Art Expo, inaugurated on Wednesday by UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, brings together more than 500 artists and performers from more than 170 countries to exhibit their work.
The opening at the Meydan Hotel was attended by Albanian Minister of Culture Elva Margariti and a crowd of artists.
The festivities will include an art exhibition, talks, workshops and a series of performances from five continents. The performances will feature dancers, choirs, instrumental musicians and singers from many countries.
The three-day event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan and curated by Aurela Cuku, Founder of Artissima Art Agency.
On November 5, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhoods with Akaas Visual Arts will play host to the Association of Colours of Peace exhibition, a non-profit association that promotes children’s art internationally to reduce cultural, social and economic distances between rich and poor countries with messages of peace, tolerance and unity. Children from the UAE will be drawing for peace.
“We have had an overwhelming response from artists all over the world for the Dubai Art Expo and we are delighted to bring all forms of art this year, including the performing arts,” Aurela Cuku, Curator of the exhibition and Founder of Artissima Art Agency, said: “Over the last decade, we have been a catalyst in bringing art from all over the world to encourage a culture of art and heritage appreciation and this time we have also brought sports into the equation.”
