Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Artists, locations, dates and what to know
Art installations are set to take over public spaces across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial returns this month. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the exhibition brings together 21 artists and collectives from the UAE and abroad, with monumental, interactive and multi-sensory works exploring home, collective memory and community. From…
The second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial will take place in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from October 23 to February 15, 2027. The exhibition, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, features 21 artists and collectives from the UAE and around the world. Participants include UAE artists Khalid Al Banna, Roudhah Al Mazrouei, and Shama Al Hamed, as well as international artists Ibrahim Mahama, Laure Prouvost, Yinka Shonibare, and Akram Zaatari.
The theme for this year is Home: A Glossary for a Communal Sense of Place, exploring home as an evolving, shared human experience through various artistic interpretations. The biennial will be displayed in various public spaces across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, including Mina Zayed (MiZa), Souq Al Mina, Hidd Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, and other undisclosed locations in Al Ain.
Visitors can expect a mix of large-scale, interactive, and multisensory works that encourage engagement with both the art and its surroundings. Details about visiting hours, ticketing, and accompanying events are yet to be released.
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