UAE residents and expats can count on the emirate to support the arts, be it classical or contemporary. On the investment side, paintings can provide diversity to your portfolio due to their volatility as an asset class. The interest in art increased as the UAE developed into a major hub for trade, logistics, and transportation as well as a haven for jet setters.
The UAE’s booming art industry benefited from a variety of perspectives and experiences thanks to its expanding ex-pat population, and galleries popped up throughout the nation.
The three biggest emirates in the UAE have adopted the arts in various ways, each influenced by the goals of its rulers and patrons. Abu Dhabi has made investments in large-scale international collaborations, Sharjah has linked regional artists to a global arts scene, and Dubai has evolved into a hub for commercial art.
The ensuing proliferation of paid murals, graffiti festivals, packed art nights, and free performances have made it possible for art to be seen as a shared treasure that belongs equally to the residents and the more affluent art world. In order to strengthen this artistic influence, the Consulate General of India in Dubai co-hosted an event called Divya Chakra 2022 with HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi’s private office on the auspicious occasion of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence Day. This celebration honored India’s spirit of peace, unity, and cultural diversity.
An outstanding exhibition of 75 carefully chosen works of art by artists from various nationalities was on display at the event. Additionally, honorable artists gave LIVE performances as part of the celebration. The Virtual Art Gallery was announced, and artists from all over the world could submit their works to be a part of this momentous occasion. H.E. Dr. Aman Puri, The Consul General of India was seen heartily interacting with artists exhibiting their work. “The United Arab Emirates is one country in the world where it is also the whole world in one country. I am sure in the last couple of years of difficulty, the artist has really helped us to lift our spirits and give us a message of hope, peace and prosperity. Here in the Consulate General of India, Dubai, we are extremely proud and privileged to be hosting these celebrations, bringing artists from different genres together and celebrating art in its various forms.” he said, expressing gratitude.
Many GCC museums and galleries are also now offering virtual portals to the interiors of their buildings as well as to their collections, a great array of which may now be accessed online. The museum collections are now accessible to the global public virtually, enabling the Gulf states to share their cultural treasures with international virtual visitors and to exert a significant influence beyond their borders keeping in mind that such access is reserved for those who are technologically and culturally connected.
