Artist: Mohammed Al-Hawajri
Date: Sunday 16 February
Time: 12PM
Join the Young Collectors Circle for an inspiring trip to Mohammad Al Hawajri’s studio in Sharjah. Originally from Gaza, Al Hawajri has turned to art as a powerful creative outlet after losing his gallery, studio space, and home. This visit offers a unique opportunity to hear his story, explore his artistic journey, and connect with his work up close.
Supper Club: Ode by Judy
Date: Thursday 27 February
Time: 7.30 PM
Immerse yourself in an intimate supper club experience, surrounded by The Yes Collection (a prominent dubai-based private collection).
Discover how to integrate art into your everyday life and curate your living space with passion and story telling.
Artist Studio: Studio Thirteen
Date: TBD
Time: 8.30 PM
Join us for an intimate journey into the world of art! We’ll visit Studio Thirteen, sip on warm karak, and engage in meaningful conversations about their creative practices. It’s the perfect blend of art, culture, and connection!
Artist Studio: 8th Street Studios
Date: TBD
Time: 8.30 PM
Join us for an intimate journey into the world of art! We’ll visit 8th Street Studios, sip on warm karak, and engage in meaningful conversations about their creative practices. It’s the perfect blend of art, culture, and connection!
Exhibition: “Negative Space”
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Join us for a collectors tour of the exhibition “Negative Space” curated by Engage 101 x Nasij, featuring UAE-based early and mid-career artists and artist collectives. The exhibition seeks to explore the resourcefulness and resilience of artists who work outside the confines of institutional representation and practitioners who navigate the scarcity of creative spaces.
Young Collectors Circle was a really interesting and informative experience for me because I don’t have an art background. It’s nice to see the thought process behind each of the pieces and have a personal session with the artist to hear about their experiences throughout their art journey.
Attending the Young Collectors Circle event was a transformative experience for me as someone who didn’t know much about art, as it provided an engaging and accessible space to learn, connect with others, and discover the joy of art collecting.
The artist’s tour was an exceptional experience. Their personalized approach and Nadine’s informative talk about the UAE’s art scene gave me a new perspective and opened up opportunities for me to explore the world of emerging artists.
“Unveiling the art of collecting” will offer educational content on arts and culture in the region and provide tips on how to kickstart your own art collection.
Exploring the rich tapestry of Syrian Art: A captivating talk by Shireen Atassi on the Atassi Foundation and the personal journey of art collecting.
A private tour by the Nigerian-American artist Victor Ekpuk for his first solo show in the Middle East.
An artistically curated dinner featuring a guided tour of Samar Hijazi’s captivating art studio.
Collaboration with Dinner Next Door & Samar Hejazi
An engaging art night presenting Afifa Aleiby’s art exhibition and an introduction to art collecting.
An immersive art night featuring artist Chafa Ghaddar and a discussion on the UAE art eco-system.
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