Art Dubai 2010: The Region’s Largest Annual Cultural Event
This year’s Art Dubai, held under the patronage of and inaugurated by UAE VP, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, welcomed nearly 18,000 international and regional visitors.
The art fair took place from March 17th through the 20th and showcased work from 72 galleries, the majority of which experienced strong sales. Buyers included members of the royal family, major international and regional museums and established and new collectors from around the world.
Attendees of Art Dubai 2010 (the fair’s fourth edition) were invited to join the Global Art Forum to see artists in conversation such as El Anatsui, whose piece was in high demand by the fair’s thousands of visitors, as well as the winning pieces of the 2010 Abraaj Capital Art Prize and specially-commissioned artworks and video installations curated by Bidoun Projects.
Article via Eye of Dubai
