Dubai soon to be home to a series of amazing art installations

The Dubai Public Art Strategy was launched on January 13, with a Dh2 million initial commission and an open request for an art installation in a public park in the Al Hudaiba district. Later this year, the project will be presented.

The Strategy aligns with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who aspires to make Dubai the global creative economy’s capital by 2026. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has recently started implementing the Strategy, which aims to convert the emirate into an open, accessible, and global art gallery while also promoting the emirate’s creative economy.

Dubai is known for its grand and ambitious projects, and this includes a series of art installations. Some examples include the Dubai Creek Harbour, which features a number of large-scale sculptures and public artworks, as well as the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Walk, which showcases a collection of outdoor art pieces. Additionally, the Dubai Mall has an extensive collection of contemporary art and sculptures on display throughout the shopping center. These are just a few examples of the many art installations that can be found in Dubai.

Dubai Public Art, a government organisation in the United Arab Emirates, aims to turn the emirate into a public, open, and international gallery of art so that both locals and visitors can enjoy outstanding works of art.

This is done in an effort to enhance the local aesthetic and cultural landscape. Together with Tashkeel, Art Dubai, Al Serkal Avenue, Jameel Arts Centre, and Akaas Visual Arts, the new initiative will feature a number of distinctive, site-specific artworks that will be dispersed throughout Dubai.

UAE-based artists can now submit proposals for the first commission being organised by Dubai Culture. It will be unveiled in late 2023 in Al Hudaiba, one of Dubai’s most stunning public gardens, which looks out over the Etihad Museum and Union House.

The application date is February 13, 2023. Each of the shortlisted artists will get a sum of US$5,000 to produce a thorough proposal and a prototype of their works when the 16th edition of Art Dubai is revealed from March 1 to 5.