Dubai: Three thousand artworks — many of them affordable — will go on show from Wednesday to Saturday this week in Dubai.
Around 10,000 people are expected to show up to view 3,000 artworks from all around the world- most of it ranging from Dh367 to Dh73,000.
New this year is Exhibition Islam, which is dedicated to works inspired by Middle East cultural traditions.
The exhibition will also host creative learning workshops, an award ceremony, live painting sessions, and wall art costing Dh3,000 or less.
More than 140 international artists and galleries will be present.
World Art Dubai will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from April 12-15. Opening times are 6pm-9pm on April 12, and 2pm-9pm from April 13-15.
Tickets can be bought online for Dh15, or purchased on-site for Dh20.
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Tips for buyers
Want to buy some low-cost art? Here are four pointers from World Art Dubai organisers:
*Do your homework. With all the variety on show, spend some time thinking about the style and size of art you’re looking for.
*Don’t be afraid to judge. Before you put down your hard-earned money on a work of art, don’t be afraid to judge the art on its artistic merits.
*Ask lots of questions. Find out all you can about the pieces that interest you and the artist who created them.
*Try to keep an open mind. If you have strong feelings for the piece you want to buy, then this is the best kind of return on investment you can hope for.
