Three UAE-based initiatives that prove sustainability is buzzword in art

Three UAE-based initiatives that prove sustainability is buzzword in art

The art season is only beginning in the UAE, and what we are witnessing is a commitment towards a green, feasible world

The Guiding Hand by Bassam Kyrillos

Published: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 7:54 PM

Three of the most looked-forward-to art events concluded in Dubai last weekend. A common factor that stood out and tied them together was the focus on sustainability in designs, arts and beyond. We take a look at a few highlights from DIFC Art Nights, Dubai Design Week 2022 and Downtown Design 2022.

Art for a better world

The 14th edition of DIFC’s Art Nights under the theme of Sustainability: Art for a Better World featured works by local and international artists. The event, which concluded last Friday (November 10-11), also saw industry leaders and art enthusiasts play a part in the discussion about sustainability in the art world, which will continue to be the focus through to next year when the UAE hosts COP28. A panel discussion on the theme, Art as an Investment, led by art industry experts, emphasised the steady ROI seen in art investments, discussed investment trends for the UAE to invest in ultra-contemporary art, reflecting the youthful demographic of the Emirates, etc. Must-see artworks included a