The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is bringing back the highly popular ArtBus Dubai to connect the various art venues during the third edition of Art Dubai that opens in the Emirate from 19th March 2009.
Saeed Al Nabouda, Chief Events and Projects Manager of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, pointed out that: "Art Dubai has come to be a celebration of creativity, talent, beauty, wonder and aesthetic fulfillment. It is that time of the year when emerging talent can find a platform to showcase itself and for art aficionados to receive a taste of their work and that of established masters from all corners of the globe.
"Art Dubai has grown into a major city-wide art extravaganza. The third edition of the contemporary art fair is even bigger as Art Dubai coincides with this year's Sharjah Biennial and selected shows at galleries around Dubai. With so many art events and venues, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority finds that the role of the ArtBus is even more important in ferrying art lovers thus connecting all points of the Dubai's creative scene," Al Nabouda explained.
The ArtBus was started as a means to get art lovers around the industrial arts area of Al Quoz during Art Dubai 2007, and is now a regular feature at Art Dubai editions. The colourful bus will shuttle participants and visitors of Art Dubai across the city's various galleries as well as the Bastakiya arts quarter and DIFC's Gate Village, including some of Dubai's latest creative spaces - Art Sawa, Ayyam Gallery and Basement.
The ArtBus will have guides dedicated to ensuring a well informed, wholesome experience of the art world, throughout the day where passengers will get to experience everything from urban to contemporary and classic art. The ArtBus will be stocked with refreshments and will also make scheduled lunch stops at either the Courtyard in Al Quoz or at DIFC's Gate Village.
The ArtBus Dubai, Supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority: Back in action for Art Dubai
19 March - 21 March 2009
AED100 per adult; AED50 per child
The buses are scheduled to leave at the below times from the souk madinat Jumeirah entrance:
Industrial Route, 9:30am
DIFC/BAF Route, 9:00am
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The DIFC/Bastakiya Art Fair Route make stops at the DIFC Gate Village, Dubai's home of high art, where the Opera gallery will be hosting an exhibit of a famed selection of Picasso's work, while ArtSpace will exhibit Saudi contemporary photographer, Ahmed Mater. This route will also includes a stop at the city's art haven, The Bastakiya. This heritage site nestled by the Creek in Khor Dubai will host an eclectic fringe festival titled the ‘Bastakiya Art Fair'. The one-of-a-kind art fair, which is presented by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority will incorporate everything from street artist vendors to theatrical performances. Galleries on this route are Elementa Gallery, Hunar Gallery, Bastakiya Art Fair, XVA, The Majlis Gallery, Guy Flichy Gallery, Cuadro Gallery, Empty Quarter, Dr Farjam Collection and Green Art Gallery.
The Industrial Route goes around Al Quoz making stops at some of the region's leading contemporary galleries such as B21 and The Third Line. The latter will be holding Yousef Nabil's latest series of work - ‘I will go to paradise'. Other solo exhibits of note within the area on the ArtBus route include those of contemporary Indian artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar at 1x1 Contemporary and Pakistani artist Nadia Khawaja at thejamjar. All shows will have an art guide on hand to answer any queries. Galleries included in the route are Flying House, Tashkeel, Ayyam Gallery, Total Arts at the Courtyard, Courtyard Gallery & Café, Art Sawa, Basement, Art Chowk and Unicorn Space.
Tickets for the ArtBus are available at www.timeouttickets.com or at thejamjar in Al Quoz [04-3417303] or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tickets are priced at AED100 per adult and AED50 per child aged 5-16 years. Students of further education receive a 50 per cent discount on presentation of their Student ID. Lunch is not included in the ticket price.
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