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Q&A with Dyala Nusseibeh, Director, Abu Dhabi Art, Culture Programming Department

How has Abu Dhabi Art contributed to the growth of the cultural ecosystem over the years? Abu Dhabi Art has been a mainstay of the cultural eco-system since it was first created by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi [then the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage] over a decade ago – from supporting the growth and success of regional galleries to being a place for research and knowledge development. A number of ancillary Abu Dhabi Art programmes that take place year-round also support the local eco-system, from commissioning local artists, to working with guest curators each year, from our Education Outreach initiatives like Art + Tech and the Pavilion Prize to our Talks programme. These initiatives, together with the annual fair, create a space for cultural professionals and enthusiasts to connect and become further networked, with an impact far more enduring than the five-day event itself. How does the fair define itself in the context of other art fairs and biennials in the region? In terms of other art fairs - the key differential is that we are organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi meaning we have a wider mandate than most

Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of Abu Dhabi Art, Culture Programming Department. Image courtesy of DCT - Abu Dhabi

Art Installations at Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022. Image courtesy of DCT - Abu Dhabi

[T-B] Art and Galleries at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair. Image courtesy of DCT - Abu Dhabi

Visitors to the Fair. Image courtesy of DCT - Abu Dhabi

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