Ahead of the festival, curators Amna Abulhoul, Expo City Dubai executive creative director, and Anthony Bastic AM, founder of AGB Creative, have revealed the lineup of Emirati artists who have been tapped for the inaugural edition. According to the organizers, “their works are not just installations; they are stories woven in light, reflections of the UAE’s rich heritage, and windows to our collective future.” The seven participating artists include Mattar Bin Lahej, the talent behind the calligraphic façade of the Museum of the Future; pioneering artist Dr Najat Makki, honored with the French Chevalier of Arts and Letters; Emirates Fine Arts Society co-founder Dr Mohamed Yousef; designer Abdulla Almulla, who participated in the London Design Biennale and Dubai Design Week last year, multi-disciplinary artist Maitha Hamdan, esteemed designer Khalid Al Shafar, renowned for his collaborations with LASVIT and the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, and celebrated visual artist Reem Al Ghaith.
Inaugural Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival Reveals the Lineup of Emirati Artists
Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival has revealed the lineup of Emirati artists participating in the inaugural edition of the event being held at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City.
NAHEED IFTEQAR, Vogue Arabia, January 11, 2024
