Date: 02nd – 05th May 2024
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
A headline event of Dubai Art Season, World Art Dubai (WAD) returns for its ninth edition from 9-12 March 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre. WAD targets art collectors, interior designers, artists, and art enthusiasts seeking diverse and original art pieces. The four-day event brings together paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs, graffiti, NFT, wearable art and more.
Eclectic collections from a wide range of art galleries and solo artists both local and international will gather under one roof during the month when interest in the emirate’s arts scene skyrockets. The popular art fair will also encourage inspiration and discussion through a dynamic schedule of curated art talks, workshops, and live art performances that entertain and educate visitors of all ages.
Returning for 2023 is the WAD Awards, which celebrate the top talent among the participating galleries and artists. Winners are selected based on their contributions to World Art Dubai across five categories: WAD Emerging Artist; WAD Solo Artist Award; WAD Gallery Award; WAD Outstanding Art Award, and WAD NFT Award. Another must-see is the reprise of Urban Art DXB, where colourful street culture is celebrated through art, fashion, music and dance.