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ARTIST COMMISSIONS IN CULTURAL SITES

Launched in 2017, Abu Dhabi Art invites renowned artists to create site-specific works in historic locations across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. These commissions activate cultural sites, engage new audiences, and remain on view beyond the fair. Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Art’s Global Partner HSBC. For workshop bookings and free group tours, please email us at programmes@abudhabiart.ae

 

2025

Commissioned Artists: Issam Kourbaj | Nike Davies- Okundaye| Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, and Hesam Rahmanian 
Sites Activated: Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Hili Archeological Park, Al Jahili Fort, Al Qattara Art Centre, and Jabal Hafit
Exhibiting: 18 | 11 | 2025 – 26 | 4 | 2026

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2024

Commissioned Artists: Ahmad Al Dhaheri | Dina Mattar | Manal Mahamid
Sites Activated: Al Ain Oasis | Al Jahili Fort 
Exhibited: 20 | 11 | 2024 - 24 | 1 | 2025 

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2023

Commissioned Artists: Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim | Nujoom Alghanem
Sites Activated: Al Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort
Exhibited: 22 | 11 | 2023 – 21 | 1 | | 2024 

 

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2022

Commissioned Artists: Abdullah Al Saadi | Conrad Shawcross | Marinella Senatore | Shilpa Gupta
Sites Activated: Al Ain Oasis | Al Jahili Fort | Manarat Al Saadiyat
Exhibited: 16 | 11 | 2022 – 22 | 1 | 2023

 

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2021

Commissioned Artists: Aya Haidar (ATHR) | Hazem Harb (Tabari Artspace) | Najat Makki (Hunar Gallery) | Rasheed Araeen (Grosvenor Gallery) | Richard Atugonza (Afriart Gallery)

Sites Activated: Al Ain Oasis | Cultural Foundation | Al Jahili Fort | Jebel Hafit Desert Park | Manarat Al Saadiyat

Exhibited: 17 | 11 | 2021 – 22 | 1 | 2022

 

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2019

Commissioned Artists: Oliver Beer (Thaddaeus Ropac) | Leandro Erlich (GALLERIA CONTINUA) 
Sites Activated: Al Ain Oasis,  Al Jahili Fort, and Qasr Al Hosn

2018 Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites

Artists & Locations:
Imran Qureshi (Thaddaeus Ropac) at Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Oasis

Moataz Nasr (GALLERIA CONTINUA) at Al Jahili Fort

Ammar Al Attar (Cuadro Fine Art Gallery) at Qasr Al Muwaiji

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2017 Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites

Artists & Locations:
Manal Al Dowayan (Sabrina Amrani and Cuadro Fine Art Gallery) at Al Ain Oasis

Magdi Mostafa (Galerie Brigitte Schenk) at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Nasser Al Salem (ATHR) at Al Jahili Fort