'Dubai Collection' Will Enrich The Emirate’s Artistic Landscape

This platform will develop the emirate’s art community and its creative economy

Publish date: Wednesday، 07 October 2020 Last update: Thursday، 25 February 2021

With cultural renaissance growing in the Country, Dubai is now being seen as a multicultural hotbed of creativity and innovation. This new initiative will turn Dubai into a city-wide museum which you can be a part of. It will be led by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Dubai Collection initiative will collect, promote and exhibit artworks that convey the spirit of the emirate.

This one of a kind collaboration is developed under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

"The Dubai Collection is a tangible step in that direction, reaffirming our commitment to helping artists, designers, and creatives of all types to actualise their aspirations in Dubai."

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Dubai Culture has announced today the launch of the Dubai Collection. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, this new initiative will collect and exhibit diverse artworks with a connection to the emirate. Developed with the aim of enriching Dubai’s artistic landscape, documenting its history and consolidating its position as a global cultural hub, the Dubai Collection, will bring together key stakeholders in the sector to create a unique platform for developing the emirate’s art community and its creative economy. Featuring some of the finest modern and contemporary art bearing a connection to Dubai, the Collection will highlight the emirate’s heritage and its progressive, cosmopolitan spirit. The programme will showcase promising artists and build a network of talent both within the country and around the world. ‎أعلنت دبي للثقافة اليوم عن إطلاق مبادرة "مقتنيات دبي". وتأتي هذه المبادرة تحت الرعاية الكريمة لصاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، بهدف جمع وعرض مختلف الأعمال الفنية المرتبطة بالإمارة. ‎تهدف مبادرة "مقتنيات دبي" إلى إثراء المشهد الفني في إمارة دبي وتوثيق تاريخها وتعزيز موقعها كمركز ثقافي عالمي، وذلك من خلال جمع أصحاب المصالح الرئيسيين في القطاع عبر منصة فريدة لتطوير المجتمع الفني والاقتصاد الإبداعي بالإمارة. ‎#مقتنياتدبي #دبيللثقافة #DubaiCollection #DCAA @hhshkmohd @latifamrm1 @DubaiCulture @ArtDubai

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Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, said, "At Dubai Culture, we are eager to realise the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed by launching initiatives that genuinely empower the local cultural community and contribute to reinforcing Dubai’s ambition to be a leading global creative hub and cultural destination.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum @HHShkMohd I’m happy to announce the ‘Dubai Collection’, an innovative and first of its kind initiative to collect, promote and exhibit artworks that expresses the spirit of our beloved city. pic.twitter.com/Oo7LBzamZ1

— Latifa MR Al Maktoum (@LatifaMRM) October 6, 2020

The Dubai Collection will be governed by a Steering Committee chaired by Sheikha Latifa who will be tasked with ensuring the Dubai Collection’s activities are aligned with its goals and maintain the highest international standards.

Lead image courtesy of instagram/@dubaiculture

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