ArtDayME: Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture of UAE, visited Noor Al Suwaidi's exhibition, "Divine Chaos." This exhibition, which is being held at Aicon Contemporary in New York, is Noor Al Suwaidi's first exhibition in the United States.

During the tour, Sheikh Salem appreciated the colourful and intricate patterns in the artworks and applauded Noor’s critical role in enriching the Emirati art scene and showcasing it to the world.

Noor Al Suwaidi (b. 1981, Abu Dhabi, UAE) is an artist and curator with a career spanning over two decades. Known for the abstract, figurative shapes that make up her artworks and a masterful use of colour, Al Suwaidi has exhibited her work all over the world, including in London, Berlin, Istanbul, Kuwait, Washington, D.C., and throughout the United Arab Emirates. From 2018 to 2022, Al Suwaidi worked at Abu Dhabi’s contemporary art fair, Abu Dhabi Art, heading the VIP relations team while simultaneously continuing her art practice.

Photos credit: Minister of Culture of UAE