A staple in Dubai’s cultural calendar, Alserkal Art Week is a marker of the city’s art season, signalling a renewed slate of art exhibitions, films, performances and activities.
Held at Alserkal Avenue twice a year, the week-long event is currently taking place until November 23. It is running under the title Uprooted. The theme alludes to the condition of being pulled away from familiar ground and into uncertainty. It reflects upon a world marked by instability and disruption, where people, ecosystems and ideas are continually dislodged and required to adapt.
Here are a few things to look out for during this season of Alserkal Art Week.
Exhibitions
The title of Art Week reflects the themes and concerns surrounding many of the exhibitions. The 20th anniversary exhibition at The Third Line, extended until December 28, traces landmark local and international moments across the past two decades through the lens of its artists.
Storm showcases the 12 photographers shortlisted for the 11th Prix Pictet. Photo: Ishara Art Foundation
Ishara Art Foundation, meanwhile, is presenting Storm.
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