Abu Dhabi: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ‘In the Studio’ programme is set to conclude with a wide-ranging panel discussion featuring Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curators Sara Bin Safwan and Sasha Kalter-Wasserman in conversation with Abu Dhabi-based artists Maitha Abdalla, Hashel Al Lamki, Rand Abdul Jabbar and Nasser Alzayani.
Taking place on Tuesday 18 August at 7pm and streaming on the Abu Dhabi Culture YouTube channel and CulturALL online platforms, the panel will delve into the artists’ inspirations and practices, as well as examine the strengths of the local arts community.
Over four weeks, ‘In the Studio’ introduced the public to these four Abu Dhabi artists through a series of virtual studio visits and art tours. The programme was created to give artists a fresh platform to showcase their creativity and work, in addition to inspiring conversations around arts and culture.
Arising from the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s shared mission to support local artists and creatives, ‘In the Studio’ is part of a broader effort to raise awareness of the importance of the arts, and engage audiences across the emirate to foster a deeper understanding of the local cultural ecosystem.
“DCT Abu Dhabi is committed to highlighting the creativity and talent in our midst, and it has been a privilege to witness these young artists sharing their passion and incredible work through the ‘In the Studio’ programme,” said Maisa Al Qassimi, Senior Project Manager of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. “When developing this initiative, we sought to create a way for the public to easily and responsibly engage with local artists. Through virtual studio visits, we have been able to bring the joy and inspiration from these artists’ workspaces directly to the community.
“Now, with the upcoming panel session, we can delve even deeper into these creative minds, and offer audiences greater insight into the multidisciplinary art practices of artists living in Abu Dhabi.”
The ‘In the Studio’ panel discussion will be streamed on the Abu Dhabi Culture YouTube channel and the CulturALL online platforms on 18 August at 7pm (UAE).
All previous ‘In the Studio’ virtual studio visit sessions can be viewed on the Abu Dhabi Culture website, as well as its YouTube and Instagram TV channels.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction, which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The organisation manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including Zayed National Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. DCT - Abu Dhabi supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key role is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.
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