Emirati art to jazz up Dubai's outdoors

Dubai: Dubai's outdoor spaces are getting an artistic facelift. The city is setting a new cultural trend as the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) takes the arts experience to the outdoors.

Large billboard-sized art pieces by UAE nationals will now adorn the public spaces through Dubai Culture's novel ‘Outdoor Art Project' initiative.

Dubai Culture, the dedicated authority for culture, heritage and the arts, will be showcasing 10 displays of art pieces by emerging Emirati talent — all of them celebrating the richness of the Emirati cultural identity.

The displays not only bring art to the public but also present interesting artistic perspectives on Dubai through the eyes of Emirati artists. In another strategic cultural shift, Dubai Culture shines the spotlight on creative expressions through new media with this ‘Outdoor Art Project.'

The works of art are being displayed in key locations across city. The displays are compelling creative works, all expressions centred on life in the UAE.

The inspirations are as varied as Dubai's cultural fabric — from the evolving skyline in mixed media to abstract renditions inspired by the UAE's heritage, and photo-art montages depicting the unique cultural identity of Dubai.

The media used cover traditional and futuristic styles - from water colours to photography, scanography, painting, drawing, print-making, typography, among others.