Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

Public Art Abu Dhabi Launches with the Unveiling of WAVE Media Art Installation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of Public Art Abu Dhabi, a wide-reaching initiative that will further the emirate’s long legacy of investing in culture and embedding it in the fabric of society.

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  • Acting as a catalyst for creativity and artistic expression in the public domain, Public Art Abu Dhabi will offer opportunities for everyone to engage with new cultural programming.
  • The emirate has a proud tradition of public art, which we are now elevating with our ambitious Public Art Abu Dhabi initiatives.
  • Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, opening in November 2024, will be led by Reem Fadda, Director of the Cultural Foundation and Abu Dhabi Cultural Programmes, and the independent curator Galit Eilat.
  • Reem Fadda, Director of Cultural Foundation and Abu Dhabi Cultural Programmes and Co-curator of Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, said: “Community is the cornerstone of Public Art Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Unveils Exciting Agenda of Activities for its 31st Edition

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed the agenda of activities for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2022, at a press conference held today at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.

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  • The 31st edition of the fair welcomes more than 1,100 publishers from over 80 countries, and features over 450 cultural and knowledge-centred events, as well as literary seminars and interactive activities
    ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed the agenda of activities for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2022, at a press conference held today at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
  • A German delegation from the Frankfurt book fair participated in the conference, including Claudia Kaiser, Vice President, Frankfurt Book Fair.
  • "The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was a turning point for the local cultural sector and for more than three decades, presented a prominent platform to introduce the world to our Arab and Emirati culture and civilisation.
  • "The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will remain a beacon of knowledge and creativity rallying creative minds around it.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Unveils Exciting Agenda of Activities for its 31st Edition

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed the agenda of activities for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2022, at a press conference held today at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The 31st edition of the fair welcomes more than 1,100 publishers from over 80 countries, and features over 450 cultural and knowledge-centred events, as well as literary seminars and interactive activities
    ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed the agenda of activities for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2022, at a press conference held today at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
  • A German delegation from the Frankfurt book fair participated in the conference, including Claudia Kaiser, Vice President, Frankfurt Book Fair.
  • "The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was a turning point for the local cultural sector and for more than three decades, presented a prominent platform to introduce the world to our Arab and Emirati culture and civilisation.
  • "The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will remain a beacon of knowledge and creativity rallying creative minds around it.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Set For Completion By 2025

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation advances Abu Dhabi's cultural vision

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  • Collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation advances Abu Dhabi's cultural vision
    Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will foster cultural exchange and present a global collection with a focus on West Asia, North Africa and South Asia (WANASA)
    ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on track for 2025 completion.
  • Set to be part of a thriving community of cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is the latest installment in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's international constellation of museums.Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be the region's pre-eminent museum dedicated to global modern and contemporary art and programming.
  • Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: "Guggenheim Abu Dhabi advances Abu Dhabi's position as a dynamic centre for arts and culture.
  • Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is being established and developed by DCT Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Set For Completion By 2025

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on track for 2025 completion.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on track for 2025 completion.
  • Set to be part of a thriving community of cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is the latest installment in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's international constellation of museums.Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be the region's pre-eminent museum dedicated to global modern and contemporary art and programming.
  • Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: "Guggenheim Abu Dhabi advances Abu Dhabi's position as a dynamic centre for arts and culture.
  • Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is being established and developed by DCT Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.