ArtDayME: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the ‘Narratives of Belonging’ exhibition, a celebration of both emerging and established Emirati artists, showcasing their creativity across diverse art forms and highlighting their unique experiences.

According to Media Office, Hosted at Al Safa Art & Design Library until 18 October, the exhibition features 23 Emirati artists whose distinctive works and ideas enrich the regional creative landscape, playing a pivotal role in advancing the Emirati art movement.

It features works by renowned Emirati artists such as Dr. Najat Makki, Nujoom Al Ghanem, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, and the late Hassan Sharif.

Sheikha Latifa toured the exhibition, exploring the diverse artworks that transcend traditional artistic concepts, offering expressive and vivid interpretations of innovation. She also interacted with several participating artists, commending their innovative visions and the exceptional quality of their work, highlighting that the convergence of Emirati artists’ creative inspirations significantly enriches the local cultural landscape. 

Video credit: Dubai Culture