Saudi galleries a hit at Abu Dhabi event

The sixth edition of Abu Dhabi Art Fair opened its doors last weekend to welcome artists, galleries, art professionals and visitors from around the world to be part of a program that takes the region’s cultural institutions to a whole new level of development. The two participating Saudi galleries, Ayyam Gallery and Athr Gallery, received much attention from both art collectors as well as connoisseurs of contemporary art in the Arab world.

Under the patronage of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the event took place in the heart of Saadiyat Island in the exhibition halls of Manarat Al-Saadiyat.

Running between Nov. 5-8, the event hosted various performances, programs and panel discussions.

This year, two Saudi galleries participated in the event to signify the creativity and innovation of seminal, mid-career and emerging artists.
Ayyam Gallery participated with six diverse artists, offering a preview of the gallery’s curated selection of modern and contemporary art through their recent developments in painting.

Original article by Aisha Fareed

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Saudi galleries a hit at Abu Dhabi event