Exhibition Diplomacy: Global Arts Institutions Tread Lightly Where Censorship Is the Norm
Art dealer Gordon VeneKlasen abhors censorship but concedes that China represents a huge, still untapped market: “Asia is a big part of the future.”
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Ghery, is in the Saadiyat Island cultural district in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The building features his signature bold, futuristic style. The musuem has a prospective opening for the year 2025 and will showcase a diverse collection of contemporary global art, with a focus on Middle Eastern artists. It aims to foster cultural exchange and dialogue between East and West. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi promises to be a major landmark in the region’s cultural landscape. Read more about Museums.
Sotheby’s and Christie’s Saudi Arabia Moves, Art Basel Abu Dhabi and a Rumored Frieze Sale
While Art Basel considers new options in the Middle East, Frieze may be looking at a change in ownership.
Christie’s Opens in Saudi Arabia, Expanding Its Presence in the Middle East
Art consultant Nour Kelani will helm client services, with a focus on promoting regional art histories, especially those of Saudi Arabia, in upcoming auctions.
