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Art Dubai announced today the full line-up of artists and galleries taking part in the inaugural edition of 'Residents', as well as a range of workshops and public programming, which will take place in the lead-up to the fair across the three different residency spaces - in5 and Tashkeel in Dubai, as well as Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi.
Launching as part of Art Dubai’s 12th edition in 2018, Residents is a unique residency programme cum gallery section for international artists, invited to the UAE to immerse themselves in the local art scene and to create a body of work which merges their distinct artistic practice with their surroundings. The final works will be on show in the new section of the fair, presented by the artists’ respective galleries.
The inaugural edition of Residents will be accompanied by a range of public events and open studios, hosted by the residency spaces, giving the public an opportunity to interact with the artists and follow the production of their works up until their presentation at Art Dubai 2018. The programme will conclude with a round-table discussion, including representatives from each of the residency spaces as well as the artists.
Commenting on the announcement, Art Dubai’s Artistic Director Pablo del Val said, "The artists will immerse themselves in the local culture and plan to use materials sourced in the UAE; it will be extremely interesting to see how this influence will manifest itself in the works produced for the fair. In the final exhibition at Art Dubai, visitors can expect a powerful display, in which each work tells its own story – one of blending in and belonging – not unfamiliar to those living in the UAE."
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