There is a special event being held at Abu Dhabi Art 2024 (20-24 November 2024) on Wednesday 20th November from 5:00-6:00 PM. It will take place in the Fann Majlis by BMW, in front of the main entrance to Manarat Al Saadiyat. For location details click here.
The event is called “A Journey through Palaeontology and Archaeology of the UAE”. It will feature the following speakers:
- Dr Mark Jonathan Beech (Scientific Research Lead, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi) – “A Journey through the Palaeontology of Abu Dhabi”
- Dr Richard Cuttler (Head of Archaeology and Palaeontology, Historic Environment Department, Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi) – “A Journey through the Archaeology of Abu Dhabi – From the Palaeolithic to the Neolithic period”
- Dr Federico Borgi (Italian Archaeological Mission in Umm al-Quwain, Department of Tourism and Archaeology, Umm al-Quwain, UAE) – “A Journey through the Archaeology of the UAE – Setting the Scene”
- Dr Michele Degli Esposti (Consultant archaeologist, Department of Tourism and Archaeology, Umm al-Quwain, UAE) – “A Journey through the Archaeology of the UAE – From the Bronze Age to the Pre-Islamic period”
Abu Dhabi Art expands beyond the notion of a traditional art fair in placing emphasis on a diverse public engagement programme, including art installations and exhibitions, talks and events, that take place in different locations throughout the year. The culmination of this year-long programme is the Abu Dhabi Art event in November, which provides an important sales platform for participating galleries whilst also offering these galleries an opportunity to showcase ambitious installations and site-specific works by their artists to a wide audience.
Under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
Abu Dhabi Art is supported by a Host Committee chaired by Her Highness Shaikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan.
The annual art fair each November is the culmination of the year-round visual arts programme. The fair brings together a number of local and international galleries offering artworks for sale which are shown alongside exhibitions, artist commissions and installations both at the fair and across the emirate.
Dates & Times:
Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24 November 2024 | 2-9pm
We look forward to meeting you at Abu Dhabi Art 2024!