Dubai’s burgeoning art scene is catching the fancy of culture-vultures all around the Emirate. No longer do we need our fix of fine art and photography from anywhere further afield than local Arty-neighbourhoods of Al Quoz, Dubai International Financial Centre and Al-Bastakiya. This month we review two galleries located in DIFC’s Gate Village, an invigorating Art hub that is worth a day trip.
ArtSpace
Founded in 2003 by Maliha Al-Tabari, ArtSpace was born out of the need to promote Middle Eastern art in the country. ArtSpace is dedicated to promoting Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Artists. Every three weeks, artist’s artworks are exhibiting, ranging from paintings to sculptures, catering to the taste and trends of the sophisticated Dubai art market and the gallery’s discerning worldwide collector base. With the promotion of Middle Eastern art at auction houses like Christies, Artspace has placed itself at the forefront of an art movement that is taken a keen interest in the region’s works. The space is manned by qualified personnel who are helpful and informative. The space itself is sleek, contemporary and minimalistic, allowing the exhibits to speak for themselves without added frills and fuss. Having features intriguing artists like Ahmed Mater and Adel El Siwi, ArtSpace is a great starting point for those unfamiliar with contemporary Middle Eastern Art. Dedicated to promoting art in the region, the Gallery caters to the needs of both artists and art enthusiasts alike, but the gallery has gone beyond the boundaries of simply holding exhibitions and provides consulting for art investors as well as offering corporate art services to institutions. Artspace is a must-visit that promises to keep Dubai’s Art scene flourishing with possibilities.
Contact details:
Gate Village, Building 3 DIFC
Tel: 04 3230820, Fax: 04 3230821
info@artspace-dubai.com
www.artspace-dubai.com
The Empty Quarter
Heralded as Dubai’s premier Fine Art Photography Gallery, The Empty Quarter is a modular, dynamic space showcasing emerging and established photographers. “We believe photography speaks to people in different ways” says Elie Domit, The Gallery’s creative head, which explains the underlying motivation in presenting exhibitions that cover varied themes, from architectural, environmental and fashion photography to landscapes and more ambiguous conceptual subjects. The Empty Quarter aims to support initiatives undertaken by the artists by inviting guest photographers for workshops and debates to encourage engaging with the work in diverse ways. Upon entering, the eternal words of Ebn Al Rumi clearly marked on the door set one’s creative instincts alight “Forms from the viewless spirit leaps to light”, this gallery is a treat from the word go. From the white, open lines maintained throughout the gallery, to the etchings on the wall- The Empty Quarter is a space that lends itself to be bisected as the exhibits require. The end result is a visual feast that stimulates even the most amateur of art appreciators. Located in the hub of Dubai’s Arty-scene, directly opposite ArtSpace, The DIFC Gate Village is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon being inspired and soaking up some culture. What stands out about this gallery for us? The unique coffee table and collector’s books on fine art and photography that include unique finds like the bright red shoebox housing The Andy Warhol Polaroids, a fantastic place to pick up a gift for a photography-loving friend.
Contact details:
Elie Domit (Creative/Partner)
Mob. 050 5533879 elie@theemptyquarter.com
www.theemptyquarter.com
Gate Village, Building 2 DIFC P.O. Box 506697 Dubai, UAE
Tel: 04 3231210, Fax- 04 323 1524
info@theemptyquarter.com
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