By Udemma Chukwuma
The Art Dubai which was scheduled to hold from 25 – 28th March 2020, has been postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak.
This was made known by Benedict Floyd, CEO Pablo del Val, Artistic Director and Chloe Vaitsou, International Director, in a press release.
“In consideration of the on-going global health implications of the Coronavirus and having consulted with their partners and stakeholders, Art Dubai today announces that the 14th edition of the international art fair, Given the essential role the fair plays in promoting local and regional artists, we have made the decision to stage a programme tailored to the local cultural community instead, including existing fair programme contributors and thought-leaders.”
They stated the details of the programme will be announced in due course. With Dubai deploying the strictest medical and hygiene protocols, we will welcome international visitors in March, recommending that individuals follow advice from the authorities of their resident countries.
“The new format is planned to run on the same dates and will present events, exhibitions, talks and strands of the existing Art Dubai programme. These will include local and regional gallery presentations, Global Art Forum, Residents and Campus Art Dubai
“The goals and ambitions for this re-configured programme maintain our objective to deliver commercial, institutional and critical engagement with Dubai’s art ecosystem – a commitment of support to our local community that we felt an imperative to uphold.
“Lastly, we would also like to express our sincere thanks for all the support and understanding we have received from our partners and friends over the past week. Our thoughts are with everyone globally who has been affected by the virus.”
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