6 April 2025
Each evening of the fair, Art Dubai’s After Dark returns with a line-up of rising DJ talents from across the globe
Art Dubai has revealed the first details of its 2025 edition, setting the stage for an expansive programme of performances, site-specific installations and newly commissioned works by acclaimed international artists and some of the region’s most exciting creative voices.
The upcoming edition will also present an ambitious schedule of talks and conferences, with standout moments including the Global Art Forum under the theme ‘The New New Normal’, daily sessions of Collector and Artist Talks, and the return of Art Dubai’s Digital Summit, which gathers influential figures shaping today’s global digital discourse.
PERFORMANCES, COMMISSIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
Among the highlights, visitors can expect a compelling line-up of site-responsive artworks and activations. Mexican artist Héctor Zamora is set to deliver captivating performances within the fair, while New York-based Ania Soliman will unveil an immersive new installation, further enriching the programme. Click here to find out more.
ART DUBAI 2025 TALKS AND CONFERENCES
At the heart of Art Dubai’s offering is its richly layered talks and conference programme. Over the course of four days and more than 50 sessions, the fair will bring together an international array of curators, architects, scholars, and institutional leaders for in-depth discussions and critical debates. Art Dubai’s talks and conference series promises to convene a wide spectrum of thought leaders — from scholars of Modern Arab art to pioneering international artists, cultural innovators, and some of the brightest creative thinkers worldwide. The agenda includes the much-anticipated Global Art Forum, titled The New New Normal, alongside the second instalment of the Art Dubai Digital Summit and a curated selection of conversations featuring artists and collectors.
Discover the full talks programme here.
DIGITAL INSTALLATIONS AND NEW SITE-SPECIFIC WORKS
New digital creations by Ouchhh Studio, Breakfast, Jacopo Di Cera, and Hybrid Xperience are set to premiere at Art Dubai Digital. These works will interrogate the ways in which human ingenuity can both illuminate and distract from today’s most urgent environmental, social, and cultural concerns. Click here to find out more.
MOHAMMED KAZEM PRESENTS A NEW DIGITAL COMMISSION
Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem will debut Directions (Merging) (اتجاهات (تمازج)), an ambitious digital installation commissioned by Julius Baer. Centring Dubai’s geographic coordinates within the installation, Kazem’s work invites fairgoers into a converging spatial experience. The surrounding walls are adorned with endless rows of coordinates, set against the ebb and flow of moving waves, evoking a sense of fluidity and boundlessness. Click here to find out more.
5TH EDITION OF THE A.R.M. HOLDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME
Now marking its fifth edition, the A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme will be led by Peju Alatise — who represented Nigeria at the 2017 Venice Biennale — alongside Emirati artist and educator Alia Hussain Lootah. Notably, this year’s workshops will, for the first time, feature a collaborative approach between the two artists, inviting young participants to explore local ecosystems through diverse artistic perspectives. Click here to find out more.
ART DUBAI’S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY RETURNS
Art Dubai’s much-loved After Dark series will once again light up the nights of the fair, showcasing an energetic mix of emerging DJ talent from around the world. This year’s line-up promises an eclectic fusion of disco, funk, and global dance rhythms, keeping the celebrations alive well into the night. The full 2025 programme will be announced soon, keep up with the latest details on this page.
ART DUBAI 2025 CATALOGUE NOW LIVE
The fair’s extensive gallery programme will feature over 120 contemporary, modern and digital presentations, representing more than 60 cities across five continents. Highlights include over 30 first-time exhibitors, an exciting blend of internationally acclaimed names and fresh, emerging talent, alongside a curated selection of Modern masters and boundary-pushing contemporary works.
Explore the full catalogue here.
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Art Dubai’s 2025 edition will take place at Medinat Jumeirah from 18 to 20 April, with preview days scheduled for 16 and 17 April. Click here to purchase your tickets.
