Once upon a time… That’s how fables start and that how the story of Alserkal Avenue begins as well, the Art District of Dubai born in 2007 in an industrial zone and which, today, is one of the pillars of the city’s cultural life. This vivacious neighbourhood, with its numerous galleries flanked by cafés, dance schools, restaurants, design shops and photo studios has always nourished an atmosphere of creativity, showing a real knack for growth and continuous evolution, even as far as its spaces are concerned. One of the latest is Concrete, inaugurated in 2017, the first building in the United Arab Emirates designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the Architecture Studio co-founded in 1975 by multiple-award-winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. It was conceived as a multifunctional space, destined to host international art exhibitions and events as well as those of design, fashion and performances. 1250 square metres, the interior completely lined with cement, while from the ceilings, which are eight metres high, natural light enters through skylights. Its rotating walls allow the spaces to be custom-fitted to the wealth of various events which pass through. Right in the middle of Alserkal, Concrete fits right in, bringing something fresh and inviting to an already remarkable part of town.
Ready for Christmas? Jordan Conway stars as Buddy the Elf in this musical that follows his journey from the North Pole to New York City. A whimsical story, catchy tunes, dazzling choreography, breathtaking sets, and festive costumes make for larger-than-life Christmas magic.
With a collection of approximately 300 objects, including external loans, this exhibition will offer a diverse and intriguing exploration of the culture and beliefs intertwined with the lives of African kings and queens.
Vincent van Gogh and his masterpiece Vincent's Room in Arles is the protagonist of this exhibition dedicated to art in the years between 1886 and 1905 and the transition from Impressionism to the explosive emergence of the "fauves" at the Salon d'Automne.
In Nature's Pulse, Benvenuto captures the dynamic energy of contrasting colors, creating an atmosphere of contemplation. The series is guided by intuition and emerges directly from the subconscious, tapping into deep reserves of memory.
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