DIFC Art Nights opened last night, in Gate Village with over 130 artworks from more than 65 artists displayed at the event.
Tonight, the event will host a special panel discussion highlighting the contribution women make to the art world, to coincide with International Women’s Day. DIFC Art Nights.
The talk which is set to cover some of the most pressing topics facing women in the art world is open to the public and free of charge to attend.
So far this week, the much-anticipated art event has featured panel discussions which focused on how to build an art portfolio, with valuable insights provided by Meagan Kelly Horsman, Managing Director of Christie’s Middle East and a panel that focused on the life and works of Frieda Khalo, featuring panellists from Instituto Marangoni Dubai.
Local artists from across the UAE and wider region are highlighted at this year’s event too, such as Raba Al Tantawy with “Guardian of the Tales” and the portraits of the C.O.M.P.L.E.X. series by Mohammad Alkhoory. As well as this, prominent international artists were also featured, including Lorenzo Quinn.
The opening night also featured a VIP tour with Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority and Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer, DIFC Investments, who toured the exhibition and spoke to the artists about their works.
