His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum inaugurates the World Art Exhibition Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director of the Dubai Media Department, accompanied by H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Center Authority and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, inaugurated the fifth edition of “World Art Dubai 2019” at the Dubai World Trade Center today, accompanied by a delegation from Officials and a group of members of the local and international artistic community who attended the launch of this largest event in the region, which offers works of art at reasonable prices.

In its current session, the exhibition is witnessing the participation of more than 150 artists displaying more than 3 works of art. His Highness toured the exhibition to see the artists' creations, which included original works of contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, photographs and custom arts, in addition to art models and others. The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 6 April 2019, is the mainstay of the Dubai Art Season this year.

Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President of Exhibitions and Events Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “In its current edition, World Art Dubai hosts artists representing more than 30 countries, offering visitors a global and diverse collection of artworks that suits all ages. Tastes and budgets. The event continues to attract new art shoppers, businesses and seasoned collectors, while our expanded program of educational workshops and panel discussions provides an invaluable opportunity for visitors to interact and learn.”

A global platform for emerging talents and artists from around the world

World Art Dubai 2019 has recorded the first attendance of a group of artists and galleries from new regions including Chile, Myanmar, Argentina, Italy, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Mexico, Belarus and Gabon.

In addition to attracting distinguished international talents; The gallery has established itself as a major platform for emerging artists looking for an opportunity to launch their artistic career. In order to reinforce this trend; World Art Dubai collaborated with

Rove Hotels, to host the first emerging artists competition and exhibition, held under the theme “My Culture. my community. peripheral". Out of more than 10 participants, 300 candidates made it to the finals. Two artists will be selected to win additional prizes on the last day of the exhibition, where the organizers will select one of the ten artists to receive free space to display their work in the 2020 edition of the exhibition; The second winner with the most visitor votes will be awarded a free stay at one of the Rove Hotels group's destinations.

Artwork to suit all budgets

In addition to the new features, the exhibition will return a set of platforms and basic activities that have won the admiration and approval of visitors, as the “Artworks for All Tastes” section returns again during the fifth edition of the exhibition, offering a selection of international artworks at prices not exceeding 3 thousand dirhams. . This provides an ideal opportunity for new buyers to own their first piece of original and diverse artwork.