Dubai: Authority unveils plan to transform streets with artwork, murals, installations

Dubai: Authority unveils plan to transform streets with artwork, murals, installations

This step confirms the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s keenness to cement the emirate’s position as a global centre for culture and a thriving hub for talent

By Web Desk Published: Thu 12 Jan 2023, 9:54 PM

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the best city in the world and strengthen its position on the global cultural map and a capital of the global creative economy by 2026, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has begun the implementation of Dubai’s Public Art Strategy.

It seeks to transform the emirate into an open, accessible and global art gallery, offering exceptional artistic experiences that enhance visual culture and the spirit of innovation, and contributing to enriching the region’s cultural and artistic scene whilst supporting Dubai’s creative economy.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the Public Art Strategy last year in January, and Dubai Culture, headed by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Member of the Dubai Council, leads an inspiring