For the first time ever, art collection by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be displayed at the Etihad Museum.
It will be part of the Dubai Collection's first physical exhibition, which will be open to the public on November 6.
While inaugurating "When Images Speak: Highlights from the Dubai Collection", Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and Chair of the Dubai Collection Steering Committee, thanked Sheikh Mohammed for "being the biggest supporter of the Dubai Collection, with his contribution of the largest share of artworks in this first physical exhibition".
"His Highness’ keen interest to be the first supporter of the Dubai Collection has been the primary reason behind its success," she said, highlighting how the exhibition will have a "positive long-term impact" on the development of Dubai's cultural scene.
During my visit to the first physical exhibition under the Dubai Collection initiative, entitled "When Images Speak". An important milestone in this initiative's journey, through which we are witnessing a new stage in Dubai’s cultural and artistic narrative. pic.twitter.com/TtMazhhOAg
— Latifa MR Al Maktoum (@hhshklatifa) November 5, 2021
"The Digital Museum of the Dubai Collection further adds value to the initiative by enabling us to share the artworks with an even wider audience."
The collection, curated by Dr. Nada Shabout will include loans from 11 private and corporate collections. It will present a selection of modern and contemporary art from across the region.


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