Abu Dhabi Art (ADA2011) is an international platform for modern and contemporary art from around the four corners of the world.

The first two events 2009 & 2010 were held at The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Traditionally the event is held in the first week of November.

The inaugural event in 2009 exceeded expectations and included 50 of the world’s most prominent galleries from 19 countries displaying a wealth of museum quality work to more than 15,000 visitors over a four day period. In 2010 the number of visitor rose to 17,000.

Abu Dhabi Art creates a dialogue of cultures by bringing together a selection of leading art dealers and innovative new galleries and surrounding them with an exceptionally rich schedule of special exhibitions, public programmes and cultural events.

 

The 2011 event will move venue to the UAE Pavilion on Manarat Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The UAE Pavilion is a purpose built venue designed specifically for hosting the exhibition area of Abu Dhabi Art and along with the exiting exhibition centre, surrounding land and the St Regis Hotel.

We are at the build stage with five days to go before the art arrives to be hung!

These are the pictures for today 5th November 2011