Arts, Culture
& Heritage
Warehouse421 Turns One
Last November marked the first anniversary of the opening of Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi’s historic Mina Zayed district. The former industrial warehouse has now become a thriving hub for art, culture and creativity in the City of Abu Dhabi, offering a year-round program of exhibitions, events and opportunities for members of the public to explore their creative interests.
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Art and Play to Combine in Venice
In its capacity as Commissioner of the National Pavilion UAE, and in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, the Foundation was pleased to announce Hammad Nasar in October as Curator for the UAE’s upcoming participation in the 57th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia in 2017. The event will mark the fifth time that the UAE has participated in this prestigious international arts event since 2009. Under Nasar’s curation, the exhibition will explore playfulness in artistic practices in the UAE, where it comes from and how it is nurtured.
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A New SEAF Cohort Emerges
In November 2016, the SHF was proud to announce the fourth cohort of Fellows selected to participate in the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF). The purpose of the 10-month SEAF program is to boost the academic knowledge and professional skills of UAE-based emerging artists while cultivating their ability to analyze, evaluate and discuss their own work in order to prepare them for post-graduate studies and a professional career in the arts.
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Lest We Forget Returns
Emirati Adornment: Tangible and Intangible will be the third annual exhibition to be curated by Lest We Forget with the support of the SHF. Opening at Warehouse421 on 4 February and running until 27 August 2017, the latest exhibition documents the many forms of adornment that have been embraced by people in the UAE throughout history and explores the diverse meanings that have been attached to these social, cultural and family traditions.
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Warehouse421: A New Way To Experience Art and Culture in Abu Dhabi
Since opening in November 2015, Warehouse421 has quickly established itself as a unique addition to Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural landscape, hosting four major exhibitions and introducing the bi-weekly Wednesdays at the Warehouse program.
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La Biennale di Venezia: Showcasing Emirati Architecture
In its capacity as Commissioner of the National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates, and in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation is proud to be presenting Transformations: The Emirati National House at La Biennale di Venezia’s International Architectural Exhibition from 28 May to 27 November 2016 in Venice.
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Warehouse421: A New Creative Space
In November, the Foundation celebrated the opening of Warehouse421 – the city’s newest arts and cultural destination—with a diverse programme of exhibitions, workshops, musical performances and a creative market. From 19-21 November, 10,000 visitors from around the UAE and the region took part in the 3-day opening festivities.
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Art: Process & Practice: Alumni Exhibition Of The Salama Bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship
In November during the launch of Warehouse421, the Foundation was honoured to present the first exhibition of work produced by the graduates from the first two cohorts of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship.
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Lest We Forget: Emirati Family Photographs 1950-1999 Exhibition
In November at the opening of Warehouse421, the Lest We Forget Initiative (LWF) launched its first major exhibition, Lest We Forget: Emirati Family Photographs 1950-1999. The exhibition is a unique exploration of Emirati vernacular photographs through memory and creative expression.
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Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship welcomes its Third Cohort
In November, the Foundation began the third cycle of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF). After a competitive selection process, the Foundation selected 16 talented artists (out of 60 applicants) to join the third class.
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National Pavilion United Arab Emirates at 56th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale Di Venezia Officially Open
The National Pavilion United Arab Emirates La Biennale di Venezia was officially opened early May at the 56th International Art Exhibition by H.E. Sheikh Nahyaan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development.
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Four SEAF Fellows head to their Master Studies
In aim to support emerging artists by developing their talents at the earliest stages of their growth, we are thrilled to announce that four of our fellows from the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF) program have been accepted at internationally prominent universities to pursue their master studies.
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Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellows Visit Providence and New York
During the last two weeks of May, our fellows of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship program embarked on an educational trip to the USA as part of the 1-year program curriculum. This trip is designed to enhance their learning experience and expose them to a range of different types ranging from public art to master pieces housed in museums.
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Explorations in the Arts kicked off in June
Dedicated to university students who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts and develop their skills and talents, Explorations in the Arts program in its third year received a double number of applications compared to the year before.
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Emerging Artists Fellowship
The Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF) has announced its cohort of 2014/2015.
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The UAE Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Commissioned by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, the National Pavilion United Arab Emirates La Biennale Di Venezia announces featured artists for the 56th International art exhibition – La Biennale Di Venezia
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