Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026: dates, theme and what to expect
The biennial will open in Al Ain on October 23, 2026, before launching in Abu Dhabi on November 15, 2026.
The biennial will open in Al Ain on October 23, 2026, before launching in Abu Dhabi on November 15, 2026.
Through a dialogue between identity, memory, and movement, the exhibition explores how cultural knowledge, stories, and traditions remain connected to their origins even as they travel across time and geography.
That fair’s 2025 edition will proceed as planned. The 2026 edition will see it become the inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi, which will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
Some of her notable works will be presented as part of the visual campaign of the fair.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum’s design embodies the heritage of the UAE which is at the forefront of its sustainable design.
The fair will showcase Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou as the Visual Campaign Artist for 2025.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and the Solomon R.Guggenheim Foundation.
Saadiyat Cultural District is a global platform, emanating from a rich cultural heritage, celebrating traditions and advancing equitable culture.
Held under the theme A Matter of Time, this edition will gather a collection of thought leaders from the various fields such as art, heritage, media, music, museums, public policy, and technology.
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