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- Flight. 2016. 1.3 x 2 x 2.3 m. Kinetic installation of stainless steel,Teflon, custom made bearings and pulleys, suspension string, birch plywood, electric motor. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2017 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of The ADMAF Art Collection © ADMAF
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- Untitled. 2015. Illustration, collage and paint on clay. Two vases; each 65 x 38 x 38 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2016. Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of the ADMAF Art Collection. © ADMAF
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- Artist Tools. 2016 Mixed media; collected objects and photographs. 20 artworks, each 70 x 50 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of the ADMAF Art Collection. © ADMAF
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- Settlement, 2017. Meranti wood, 5 × 3 × 5.5 m. Edition of 3. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of The ADMAF Art Collection © ADMAF.
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- Arabian Oryx, 2016. Pigment ink and screen printing on fabric. 80 x 170 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of the ADMAF Art Collection. © ADMAF
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- Dhad. 2016. Galvanised steel with colour coating. 250 x 300 x 150 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of the ADMAF Art Collection. © ADMAF
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- Inner Pilgrimage. 2016 MDF wood cladding, foam, fibre and interior light. 250 x 250 x 250 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2016 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of the ADMAF Art Collection. © ADMAF
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- Balance I, 2018. Ceramic and metal, 150 × 140 × 50 cm. An Abu Dhabi Festival 2018 Commission. Courtesy of the artist. Part of The ADMAF Art Collection © ADMAF. Image Courtesy: Lawrie Shabibi
ADMAF @ Abu Dhabi Art 2023
ADMAF’s participation at Abu Dhabi Art 2023 is rooted in the profound belief that art is a powerful catalyst for cultural enrichment and dialogue. As fervent advocates for the transformative impact of the arts, ADMAF recognizes the importance of providing a platform for emerging talents, fostering creativity, and encouraging diverse perspectives.
Join us on this journey of artistic exploration, where the intersection of creativity and culture takes center stage, reinforcing ADMAF’s commitment to shaping a vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape.
Unveiling of Christo and Jeanne - Claude Award
TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 2023 – 5:30PM
Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, presented by New York University Abu Dhabi and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been established to nurture artistic talent in the United Arab Emirates. It is an annual award produced in collaboration with The NYUAD Art Gallery. The Award is given for the proposal and creation of an artwork that, in the spirit of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s work, can be publicly exhibited and enjoyed.


From left to right: NYUAD graduate Vivi Zhu, University of Sharjah graduate Hala El Abora and current NYUAD graduate student Majd Alloush pay tribute to the UAE’s mangrove ecosystems while encouraging an appreciation for the natural solutions they offer in the face of growing climate concerns in their winning submission, ‘Shaheeq’.
M'HAB, 2023 RAWDHA AL KETBI
Mixed media, scap metal, light
Commissioned by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Community partners: “Into the Horizon”
Exhibited:
Abu Dhabi Art, Manarat Al Saadiyat
Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 November, 2023 / 2PM-9PM
COP 28, Expo City Dubai
30 November – 13 December, 2023

Hybrid Collaborations: Pushing/blurring boundaries between art and tech
Panel Discussion
THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER, 2023 – 4:30 PM
The Theatre, Manarat Al Saadiyat
Panellists:
Art Director, Hyundai Motor
Soojin Park
Senior Curator, MMCA
Sooyon Lee
Curator, MMCA
Prof. Gus Xia
Assistant Professor of Machine Learning, MBZUAI
Performance Bodies/Porous Borders: Dynamics of truth/fiction, reality/unreality, human/non-human
Panel Discussion
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER, 2023 – 4:30 PM
The Theatre, Manarat Al Saadiyat
Panellists:
Poet, filmmaker and artist
Sunjung Kim
Artistic Director, Art Sonje Center
Je Yun Moon
Project Director, Art Sonje Center