Art Dubai to celebrate 20 years with landmark 2026 edition
This milestone edition marks two decades of celebrating artistic voices from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and beyond.
This milestone edition marks two decades of celebrating artistic voices from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and beyond.
Marking its 20th anniversary, Art Dubai 2025 reaffirmed its stature as the Middle East’s leading cultural nexus by presenting a dynamic and inclusive vision of the global art landscape. With over 120 galleries from 65 cities, the fair transformed Madinat Jumeirah into a vibrant crossroads of artistic innovation, social commentary, and cross-cultural dialogue. Through its diverse programming—ranging from regionally rooted modernist retrospectives to digitally immersive installations—the fair…
This year’s edition features more than 120 galleries from 65 cities across five continents, underscoring Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture and creativity.
Warhol’s bold and expressive strokes turned the BMW M1 into a moving canvas, capturing the essence of speed, dynamism, and artistic revolution.
Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from 18 to 20 April 2025 (previews on 16 and 17 April).
Housed at the Julius Baer Lounge at Art Dubai, the new immersive work is titled ‘Directions (Merging)’ – اتجاهات (تمازج) and draws on the interconnectedness of people, diverse cultures, and perspectives, serving as a powerful analogy for the city of Dubai.
Works by Nadim Karam, Victor Ekpuk, and Arnaud Rivieren can now be seen at HUNA Sculpture Park.
The season will include the 13th edition of the Sikka Art and Design Festival and the 18th edition of Art Dubai.
Exhibitors in Art Dubai's Contemporary, Bawwaba, Modern and Digital sections number over 100, have representation in more than 50 cities, and the upcoming edition of the fair will welcome over 20 first-time participants.
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