“It is vital that those in the art world not only speak to each other about the art world, but rather discuss with a wider range of thinkers a broader range of topics” – Marc Spiegler, Art Basel’s Global Director
Art Basel is the leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries and artists. With annual fairs in Basel, Hong Kong and Miami Beach, Art Basel is a driving force in supporting galleries as they nurture the future careers of artists.
Curated by Marc-Olivier Wahler, Director of the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva, this driving force is now set to take on its latest challenge with an exclusive cultural experience in Abu Dhabi from 14 to 16 February 2020 – Art Basel Inside.
Taking the format of a 3-day experience around the United Arab Emirates’ capital city, Art Basel Inside will bring together opinion leaders and entrepreneurs from across disciplines and industries. The unique event will include site-specific installations, workshops and performances for 300 guests on the subjects of sustainability, intelligence and the role of arts.
Hosted in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi and programmed by Art Basel, Art Basel Inside is set to be a multi-faceted cultural experience offering thought leaders from diverse fields and industries the opportunity to share visions and engage with the issues facing the world today.
Speaking of the event, Marc-Olivier Wahler explains that “Moving away from more traditional settings, I am very much looking forward to creating an immersive environment, a unique ecosystem in which critical issues such as sustainability and artificial intelligence are not approached as isolated topics, but instead as contingencies within a larger network.”
From Art Basel’s inception in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel has gone on to stage the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art. Art Basel Inside will be no different.
Attendees can expect to experience thematic journeys, site-specific installations and commissioned performances over the course of the 3 days. Dynamic dialogues and workshops with visionary guest speakers from the worlds of technology and science, addressing topics such as intelligence, environments, sustainability and the role of the arts are all set to be covered as part of the Art Basel Inside Abu Dhabi experience.
Defined by its host city and region, in this case Abu Dhabi, the 3-day show will be unique. This uniqueness is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition.
To participate in Art Basel Inside or for further information please visit Art Basel Inside.
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