From April 18 to 20, 2025, Art Dubai will once again transform Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah into a vibrant cultural hub. With previews on April 16 and 17, this edition promises an unprecedented immersion in contemporary, modern, and digital art, with a particular focus on the art scenes of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
A global platform for local dialogues
Art Dubai 2025 will host more than 100 galleries from 50 cities, including around 20 exhibiting for the first time. This geographical range reflects the fair's role as a place for discovery and exchange, showcasing artists and regions that are often underrepresented. For Pablo del Val, the event's artistic director, this diversity embodies the dynamism of Dubai's art scene: "Dubai is the center of the art market in the Middle East, and our programming fully reflects this energy."
Key sections reinvented
Art Dubai Contemporary , bringing together 70 contemporary galleries from five continents, showcases both emerging and established artists. This section will include prestigious new exhibitors such as Bortolami (New York) and Cortesi Gallery (Milan). It will celebrate a global vision while remaining rooted in cultural specificities.
Bawwaba , meaning "gate" in Arabic, will offer space for solo exhibitions of recent works or works created specifically for the fair. Curated by Mirjam Varadinis, this section will explore themes such as displacement and coexistence, giving voice to artists reflecting on their own experiences of migration.
Art Dubai Modern , co-directed by Magalí Arriola and Nada Shabout, will delve into the untold stories of 20th-century modern masters. Artistic and institutional intersections will be explored, revealing fascinating historical perspectives.
Finally, Art Dubai Digital will examine the intersection between art and technology. Curated by Gonzalo Herrero Delicado, this section will offer a reflection on the "post-technological sublime," exploring how technological advances evoke both fascination and anxiety.
Extensive institutional support
Organized under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the fair is supported by ARM Holding, with Julius Baer as the main sponsor and Piaget as the exclusive partner. Dubai Culture, a strategic partner of the event, reaffirms its commitment to the city's cultural influence.
To see the program and exhibitors, visit https://www.artdubai.ae
