Abu Dhabi

Art Paris- Abu Dhabi

It might be the credit crunch but Abu Dhabi is still having its dance music festival and more importantly...Art Paris - Abu Dhabi, the biggest art event in the emirate.
We've even heard Canvas magazine is flying 100 people first class to the UAE, in order not to miss it.

Launched last year by a series of Paris galleries, curious to explore new markets, the fair has expanded this year to new heights, with no less than 57 galleries from 22 countries. There's also a series of side happenings, truly worth checking out, which we've listed for you.

Contemporary Indian Art - Canvas Education Seminar

Date: 
11/18/2008
Location: 
Emirates Palace
Canvas magazine came up with two new interesting seminars during Art Paris Abu Dhabi: the first on contemporary Chinese art, the second on Indian art. Pity they're so expensive though - 1 day seminar $ 800 two day - $1500! Subscribers do get a 50 % discount though...

For more info:  www.canvas-magazine.com

Contemporary Chinese Art Seminar - Canvas Education

Date: 
11/17/2008
Location: 
Emirates Palace Hotel

Canvas Education came up with two new interesting seminars during Art Paris Abu Dhabi: the first on contemporary Chinese art, the second on Indian art. Pity they're so expensive though - 1 day seminar $ 800 two day - $1500! Subscribers do get a %50 discount though...

For more info:  www.canvas-magazine.com

Art, Talk and Sensation

Date: 
11/18/2008
Location: 
Grand Theatre, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

In the midst of Artparis Abu Dhabi don't miss this talk, should be really interesting, as it's moderated by the  prominent French curator, who is in charge of Chanel's mobile art installation. He's also the editor in chief of French magazine Beaux-Arts.

Middle East Dance Festival

Date: 
11/14/2008 - 11/15/2008
Location: 
Al Maya Island

For those who are into dance music and techno, this should be fun. A whole lot of DJs who we've never herd of (than again, we really aren't experts) will play for 16 hour straight.

Doors open at 11am - show starts at 3pm and goes on until...7am the next morning!

For more info www.comafestival.com

Antique Fair

Date: 
11/03/2008
Location: 
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center

Abu Dhabi hosts for the 2nd yr in a row, its International Fine Art and Antique Fair. More than 80 antique dealers are expected.

For more info: http://www.emiratesartandantiquesfairs.com/

Abu Dhabi Jazz Festival

Date: 
10/20/2008 - 10/22/2008
Location: 
Beach Rotana Hotel

The Abu Dhabi Jazz Festival is back for its 5th edition. Taking place throughout 3 consecutive nights at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the dates are November 20, 21 & 22 - 2008.  3 days of jazzmen are coming to AD. Highlights include Guy Manoukian, Paul Akiki, and the Afif Brothers Quartet. 

for more info www.chilloutproductions.com

The Party Embassy

So what's the verdict? A few months into business, our Abu Dhabi reporter rates Embassy,  the city's latest club.

It’s been a few months and Embassy is still the club to go to in Abu Dhabi…a feat by any means! Still the latest addition to a struggling nightlife scene, Embassy has injected much needed oomph into the capital.

And in a grateful show of appreciation, Embassy is packed with clubbers weekend in and weekend out. Even a Wednesday night proved to be a rockin’ night out last week, with British Indian star Jay Sean belting out “Ride It” and new single “Maybe” to a crammed nightclub.

Artscape Picasso

Date: 
08/28/2008
Location: 
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi center


Artscape Picasso is the first in the series, it is free of charge and open to all, it takes place on Thursday 28th August at the Cultural Foundation in Central Abu Dhabi, 7pm-11pm and is produced in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage.

This event is linked to the Picasso Abu Dhabi exhibition currently on display at Gallery One, Emirates Palace.


For more info www.artsabudhabi.comSubmit Calendar entry | Dia Diwan

Picasso Says Hello

Picasso in Abu Dhabi…four words I never thought I'd hear. Having grown up on this little island filled with great memories, but –let's face it- devoid of any cultural heart, those four words filled my artsy-soul with a strange excitement.

183 works by Picasso now grace the Emirates Palace with their often imposing and breathtaking presence, and will do so until September 4, 2008 (so there's really no excuse for not visiting the exhibition!)

In its effort to position itself as the "cultural hub" of the region, Abu Dhabi has upped the ante with all kinds of cultural events, and the Picasso exhibition, featuring masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso in Paris, is the latest high-caliber event to solidify the capital's growing reputation.

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