Abu Dhabi Art has announced a new series of virtual Collectors’ Forums to take place in early November, offering audiences exclusive insights into the upcoming 17th edition of the annual fair.
The online discussions will bring together curators, gallerists and art experts from around the world to explore themes and highlights of this year’s event.
The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams from the 4th to the 11th of November, each running from 6 to 7 pm. Over the course of five days, the forums will focus on distinct regional and thematic areas, including the Collectors’ Salon, Nigeria Spotlight, The Gulf and Modern Türkiye. Each discussion will be moderated by Abu Dhabi Art curators alongside invited specialists and gallerists.
The opening session on the 4th of November, titled What To Look Forward To, will feature Dyala Nusseibeh, Tola Akerele, Brook Andrew and Issam Kourbaj, setting the stage for the week’s programme and offering an overview of the fair’s key highlights.
On the 5th of November, the focus turns to the Collectors’ Salon, with Roxane Zand, Alia Al Assaad, Daniel Crouch, Tayssir Khalfallah, Bora Keskiner and Cécile Attal discussing collecting trends and the evolving role of collectors in shaping the global art landscape.
The following day, the Nigeria Spotlight will take centre stage. Moderated by Tola Akerele, the conversation will feature Kavita Chellaram, Sosa Omorogbe and Richard Vedelago, exploring Nigeria’s dynamic art scene and its increasing influence across the international market.
The series continues on the 10th of November with a session conducted in Arabic focusing on The Gulf. Speakers Asma Al Seddiq Al Mutawa, Hayfa Aljishi, Heba El Moaz and Maryam Al Falasi will discuss the region’s growing art ecosystems and the contributions of Gulf-based collectors and institutions.
The final forum, held on the 11th November, will spotlight Modern Türkiye and will feature Doris Benhalegua Karako, Ece Köksal, Esra Sarigedik Oktem and Elvin Gürenli. This discussion will explore Türkiye’s modern and contemporary art narratives and their connections to wider regional dialogues.
All sessions are open to the public and free to attend upon registration.
