Get the Best of Islamic Art at this Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

KHALEEJ TIMES
By Ismail Sebugwaawo
The exhibition was supported by curatorial advisors, Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath.
Ten artists who received Al Burda Endowment grants in 2018 are now showcasing their works at Al Burda Endowment exhibition-Abu Dhabi Art 2019, which kicked off on Thursday at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The artists - Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Ammar Al Attar, Dana Awartani, Fatima Uzdenova, Khalid Al Banna, Zoulikha Bouabdellah, Aisha Khalid, Aljoud Lootah, Nasser Al Salem and Stanley Siu - comprise the first cohort of the Al Burda Endowment grantees with works ranging from sculpture, textile-based work and photography to installation, virtual reality, experiential projects and more. The exhibition was supported by curatorial advisors, Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath. [More]
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