Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | April 2023

COVER STORY
Exploring Dubai’s artistic pulse: A
journey through the city’s dynamic
art scene
Dubai’s art scene has experienced a
significant transformation over the past
few decades, as the city is becoming
a hub, playground, and sandbox for
artists from around the world. Dubai’s unique
blend of cultural diversity, economic prosperity,
and social tolerance has made it an attractive
destination for creatives seeking a vibrant and
supportive community to showcase their works.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, as
the city underwent major development and
modernization, Dubai’s art scene began to
earn recognition. Art Dubai debuted in 2007,
and since then it has become a global meeting
place for artists, galleries, and collectors. The
event gave modern artists from the MENA
region, South Asia, and North Africa a chance
to exhibit their work to an international audience.
Dubai’s art scene has flourished ever since,
with the city now home to dozens of museums,
galleries, and annual art events. Around 40
galleries and art venues have made the Dubai
International Financial Center (DIFC) a major
centre for modern and contemporary art. More
than twenty galleries, exhibition spaces, and
cultural centres have been established along
Alserkal Avenue, a former industrial complex, in
order to showcase modern and contemporary
art. Dubai’s art scene is built upon a solid
foundation of incubation platforms and measures
that have been implemented to improve the city’s
art scene and support artists. The government
of Dubai has been instrumental in fostering the
city’s burgeoning art community. The Dubai
Culture and Arts Authority was set up in 2008
to help local artists and cultural groups with
grants and other resources.
Dubai has implemented a series of measures
to support its artists, including art festivals,
grants, and residencies. The city’s government
has also invested heavily in the development
of art-related infrastructure, such as studio
spaces and galleries, to provide artists with the
resources they need to succeed. The Dubai
Art Scene includes a range of events, such
as Art Dubai, World Art Dubai, Sikka Art &
Design District, Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre,
Dubai Design Week, Live Our Heritage, Dubai
International Calligraphy Exhibition, Emirates
Airline Festival of Literature, DIFC Art Nights,
Dubai Collection, and Dubai Public Art.
Dubai’s art scene is a testament to the
city’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and
supportive creative community. Through its range
of cultural institutions, incubation platforms,
and measures to support artists, Dubai has
become a destination of choice for creatives
seeking to showcase their work and connect
with like-minded individuals.
38 April 2023
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