Not Cancelled: Dubai galleries host digital art event to keep business going – The National

Not Cancelled: Dubai galleries host digital art event to keep business going – The National

To deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, galleries have been collaborating on online platforms. In a bid to keep business going amid the coronavirus pandemic, a group of galleries in Dubai have come together for a week-long digital event akin to a virtual art fair, showcasing artworks for sale along with a scheduled programme of online artist talks and tours.. Named Not Cancelled Dubai, it runs from Tuesday, May 19 to Tuesday, May 26, and features participating galleries Carbon 12, Green Art Gallery, Grey Noise, Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Lawrie Shabibi and The Third Line.. The event is the regional version of the Not Cancelled initiative, which was created by design firm Treat Agency in Vienna as a response to the closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.. While art galleries in Dubai continue to face concerns about their future , they have been increasing their digital initiatives and collaborations to ensure that the art scene remains intact, despite the economic toll of the pandemic.. "Covid-19 has bought so many galleries together, not just in Dubai but all over the world.. For most of the six participating galleries, it is our first virtual fair “¦ While