Warehouse421: A New Way To Experience Art and Culture in Abu Dhabi

Since opening in November 2015, Warehouse421 has quickly established itself as a unique addition to Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural landscape, hosting four major exhibitions and introducing the bi-weekly Wednesdays at the Warehouse program.

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La Biennale di Venezia: Showcasing Emirati Architecture

In its capacity as Commissioner of the National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates, and in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation is proud to be presenting Transformations: The Emirati National House at La Biennale di Venezia’s International Architectural Exhibition from 28 May to 27 November 2016 in Venice.

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Warehouse421: A New Creative Space

In November, the Foundation celebrated the opening of Warehouse421 – the city’s newest arts and cultural destination—with a diverse programme of exhibitions, workshops, musical performances and a creative market. From 19-21 November, 10,000 visitors from around the UAE and the region took part in the 3-day opening festivities.

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Art: Process & Practice: Alumni Exhibition Of The Salama Bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship

In November during the launch of Warehouse421, the Foundation was honoured to present the first exhibition of work produced by the graduates from the first two cohorts of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship.

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Lest We Forget: Emirati Family Photographs 1950-1999 Exhibition

In November at the opening of Warehouse421, the Lest We Forget Initiative (LWF) launched its first major exhibition, Lest We Forget: Emirati Family Photographs 1950-1999. The exhibition is a unique exploration of Emirati vernacular photographs through memory and creative expression.

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Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship welcomes its Third Cohort

In November, the Foundation began the third cycle of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF). After a competitive selection process, the Foundation selected 16 talented artists (out of 60 applicants) to join the third class.

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National Pavilion United Arab Emirates at 56th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale Di Venezia Officially Open

The National Pavilion United Arab Emirates La Biennale di Venezia was officially opened early May at the 56th International Art Exhibition by H.E. Sheikh Nahyaan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

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Four SEAF Fellows head to their Master Studies

In aim to support emerging artists by developing their talents at the earliest stages of their growth, we are thrilled to announce that four of our fellows from the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF) program have been accepted at internationally prominent universities to pursue their master studies.

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Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellows Visit Providence and New York

During the last two weeks of May, our fellows of the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship program embarked on an educational trip to the USA as part of the 1-year program curriculum. This trip is designed to enhance their learning experience and expose them to a range of different types ranging from public art to master pieces housed in museums.

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Explorations in the Arts kicked off in June

Dedicated to university students who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts and develop their skills and talents, Explorations in the Arts program in its third year received a double number of applications compared to the year before.

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Emerging Artists Fellowship

The Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF) has announced its cohort of 2014/2015.

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The UAE Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Commissioned by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, the National Pavilion United Arab Emirates La Biennale Di Venezia announces featured artists for the 56th International art exhibition – La Biennale Di Venezia

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