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Art Dubai announces the dates for its 2010 fair

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 05 - 2009 at 13:48
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Now in its fourth year, Art Dubai has become a defining platform for contemporary art practice across the Middle East region. Highlights of Art Dubai 2010 will include the return of the acclaimed Global Art Forum, the second annual Abraaj Capital Art Prize; 'The Poetry of Time', a museum quality exhibition curated by Van Cleef and Arpels; Art Park and Contemparabia 2010.

In addition, Art Dubai has invited not-for-profit arts organization Bidoun Projects to curate its programme of special projects highlighting the importance of collaboration in the region.

Earlier this year, Art Dubai's third edition attracted an audience of more than 14,000 visitors from across the Middle East, South Asia and beyond, including leading curators, museum directors, artists, 80 museum groups and more than 300 international journalists.

Art Dubai 2010 is held in partnership with private equity group Abraaj Capital and continues to enjoy support from its sponsors Van Cleef & Arpels and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. Based at the stunning beachside Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Art Dubai 2010 offers visitors the most extensive programme of contemporary art exhibitions and events to date.

John Martin, Director and Co-Founder of Art Dubai, said:

"Over the past three years, Art Dubai has created a critical platform for current art practice in the Middle East, setting the business of art within a context that is intelligent, stimulating and relevant. Through innovative collaborations with world-class galleries and arts organizations we have established Art Dubai as an unmissable date on the international art calendar, offering a unique vantage point for collectors to discover the most innovative younger galleries and artists alongside established names from around the world."
Courtesy Art Dubai 2009.
Courtesy Art Dubai 2009.
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Notes:
Art Dubai is a subsidiary of the Dubai International Financial Centre and is held in partnership with Abraaj Capital and sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels. Madinat Jumeirah is the exclusive hotel partner for the event.

Winners of the 2010 Abraaj Capital Art Prize prize are Egyptian artist Hala Elkoussy with curator Jelle Bouwhuis; Lebanese artist Marwan Sahmarani with curator Mahita El Bacha Urieta; and Algerian artist Kader Attia with curator Laurie Ann Farrell. www.abraaj.com/acap

Contemparabia offers a two-week itinerary that includes architectural tours, historical excursions, performances, and visits to contemporary artist studios, fashion designers showrooms, museums, non-profit organizations, private collectors' homes and much more.

International:
Stephanie Sykes
Art Dubai
T: +971 (0)4 323 3434

Brunswick Arts
Nicolas Smirnoff
T: +44 (0) 207 936 1291

Regional:
Maha Obeid
The Portsmouth Group
T: +971 (0)4 369 3575

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