Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.

During the visit, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed toured the galleries and met with renowned artists Nujoom Al Ghanem, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim and Hashel Al Lamki. He also met with curators including Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of Abu Dhabi Art, as well as guest curators who are exhbiting works from around the world.

Sheikh Khaled highlighted how the expansion of Abu Dhabi Art, as it reaches its 15th year, has grown in step with Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural scene and helped establish the emirate as a leading hub for art and culture. He emphasised how the cultural ecosytem in Abu Dhabi combines a deep appreciation of global contemporary culture with an ongoing commitment to celebrating and preserving the UAE’s cultural heritage. Sheikh Khaled also highlighted the importance of the fair in providing opportunities to engage in cross-cultural dialogue, and for providing a platform for emerging artists and inspiring new generations to explore, refine and promote their talents.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT - Abu Dhabi; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; and Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Under-Secretary of DCT – Abu Dhabi.

The 15th edition of the event, which is held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, is taking place at Manarat Al Saadiyat until 26th November, with the participation of 90 galleries from 31 countries. The fair welcomes 54 returning galleries, and 36 new galleries from countries including Georgia, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, and Chile, making it the largest and most diverse edition of the fair to date.