When you think of art, you would usually think of places like France or Italy. However, Dubai has been steadily growing as a hub for arts and culture. It has many museums and other establishments that showcase art, along with the portrayal of art in other forms as well.
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What started everything
The rise of art in Dubai was a strong push by the government and the private sector businesses. Their end goal was to promote an art ecosystem in the city as a way to re-invent themselves. A good example of this can be seen when comparing the Suites in Dubai before and after this revolution.
Institutes Museums Fairs and Festivals: all Dedicated to Art
Accompanying the push for art, was the arrival of Museums that showcased art and Art centres that represented its style of art. There were also world-class fairs and festivals that attracted strong international attention. Visitors for these events could stay at the Oaks Liwa Heights which they can use as their traveling hub between events.
The New Forms of Art
In addition to the art seen in museums and centres, Dubai also pushed art by integrating it with technology as well as with food. The innovations in technology allowed for the viewing of art exhibitions through the use of virtual reality. What’s more, after the hype for NFTs, exhibitions of NFTs as art came into existence. On the other hand, restaurants enhance their dishes by plating or decorating the food with an artistic flair to give their consumers a unique experience.
Growth of Local Talent for Art
As a method to promote art culture in the city of Dubai, the establishment of community spaces and educational institutes to teach art were set up. With the presence of these environments, the culture for art will grow as it is accepted more and people are more motivated to pursue it.
