Public Art in Dubai - The Next Chapter

Afra Al Dhaheri, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Dr. Saeed Mubarak Kharbash and Benedetta Ghione. Moderated by Razmig Bedirian.

Themed “Living Legacies”, the second cultural season at the Etihad Museum reinforces the idea of connecting contemporary narratives with historic legacies. It signifies a continuation of exploring how the active voices of today are shaping the UAE’s future while drawing inspiration from our collective pasts; inviting visitors to engage with the ongoing stories, developments, and contributions that will define the nation’s legacy for generations to come.

As a highlight of the season, the talk discusses the “Union of the Artists”, the first permanent large-scale artwork commissioned by Dubai Culture in collaboration with Art Dubai as part of the Dubai Public Art initiative. It embodies the culmination of the artistic vision of five Emirati artists: Afra Al Dhaheri, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Asma Belhamar, and Khaled Albanna. The session engages in an insightful dialogue with the artists about their creative process and the significance of their contribution to Dubai’s public art landscape along with Dr.Saeed Mubarak Kharbash, Chief Executive Officer of Arts & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director Art Dubai. This conversation is held in partnership with Dubai Culture and Etihad Museum