Corridors of Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital turn into art gallery

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has partnered with Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital to present a creative environment for ill children as part of the 'Art in Hospitals' project.

Through the initiative, the Authority aims to inspire children and integrate art into their medical journey at the hospital.

To implement the project, Dubai Culture commissioned a group of talented local artists to decorate the walls of the hospital corridors with vibrant murals and drawings that would transform the hospital’s different sections into galleries that reflect beauty and creativity, bringing comfort and reassurance to sick children and ease their healing process.

Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, toured the hospital and viewed the 17 distinctive murals, which represent the rich Emirati heritage, as well as inspirations from Dubai’s most prominent landmarks, and paintings that embody various dynamic and interactive games to lift the spirits of the patients.

"Art has a sublime message, and the artist has a great humanitarian duty, as H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said: "Art is a renewed message, civilisation and creativity," explained Badri.

"This initiative is also part of our efforts to encourage young local talents and highlight their creativity, which would develop their business and prosperity, in line with our strategy and consistent with our commitment to support the pillars of Dubai Plan 2021 for a home of creative and empowered individuals full of pride and happiness," she added.

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