Abu Dhabi Art, from 2009 to today

13 November 2023
Abu Dhabi Art was established in 2009 and caused significant changes in the Middle East art scene. In the first years, Abu Dhabi Art had an international approach, but gradually, it took a regional and local trend and focused more on the art of the MENA region. Since the establishment of this art fair, Iranian galleries and Iranian artists have also participated in it and have experienced good sales. In the following, Raheleh Yousefi reviewed the history and activities of Abu Dhabi Art and the events that took place around and inside it.

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Raheleh Yousefi
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