Dubai is finally getting a light festival. The inaugural Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival features installations by seven established Emirati artists and runs for 10 nights (26 January to 4 February, 6 to 11pm) in Expo City’s Al Wasl Plaza.<\/p>\n
The artists:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Abdulla Almulla<\/strong>, designer celebrated for his geometrically inspired architectural designs, particularly his interpretation of the minaret<\/p>\n Khaled Alshafar<\/strong>, designer known for his groundbreaking fusion of Emirati culture and contemporary design (for example in recent collaborations with LASVIT and the Louvre Abu Dhabi)<\/p>\n Reem Al Ghaith<\/strong>, multidisciplinary artist and researcher with a special interest in capturing the dynamic evolution of her native city of Dubai<\/p>\n Maitha Hamdan<\/strong>, multidisciplinary artist \u2013 fabric and textiles, performances, film \u2013 and a current member at the 2023 Critical Practice Program in Tashkeel<\/p>\n Mattar Bin Lahej<\/strong>, artist and designer (of the Museum of the Future\u2019s calligraphic fa\u00e7ade, among other commissions)<\/p>\n Dr Najat Makki<\/strong>, artist whose work is characterised by the use of fluorescent paints and UV-A lighting<\/p>\n Dr Mohamed Yousef<\/strong>, artist and sculptor with a particular engagement with the natural environment and the cultural narratives of his homeland<\/p>\n The festival is curated by Amna Abulhoul, Expo City Dubai Executive Creative Director, and Anthony Bastic, founder of AGB Creative.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"