His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Committee, said that with the completion of the Cultural Complex's facilities and the restoration of Al Hosn area, Abu Dhabi is ready to play a more cultural and artistic role. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.

This came on the sidelines of the inauguration of HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, yesterday evening, the new spaces within the cultural complex, after the completion of the restoration and maintenance work in the most prominent cultural landmark in Al Hosn area, in the center of the UAE capital. The new spaces will include art galleries, a 900-seat theater, a series of performances throughout the year, the Abu Dhabi Children's Library with its innovative design, the creation of the House of Calligraphy, and the return of the Free Studio to its starting point in the 1980s.

With more than 10 years of absence, the Cultural Park will resume its journey as a lighthouse in the heart of Abu Dhabi, and complete the architectural painting of the Al Hosn area of ​​the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi as the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi's future-looking cultural heritage. .

The area of ​​the fort

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “With the completion of the cultural complex's facilities and the completion of the restoration and maintenance works in Al Hosn area, Abu Dhabi is ready to play a more vital role on the cultural and artistic levels, reflecting the cultural orientation adopted by the Emirate to enable knowledge, culture, arts and literature “The fort is home to Al Hosn Palace, the oldest building in Abu Dhabi, a symbol of heritage and history, in which the story of the ancestors' struggle to establish the state is embodied, while the cultural complex is the fruit of our father's vision,” he said. Founder For the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, who worked to support modernity as he preserved heritage and history ».

He added, “We look forward to the role that the Cultural Complex will play in the coming period, to reflect the contemporary face of Emirati culture, which is characterized by deep values ​​that encourage cultural diversity, support intercultural dialogue and stimulate the arts.” At a time when the cultural scene flourished significantly in its various elements and forms, and there is no doubt that the cultural complex is the most appropriate custodian of cultural expressions and artistic developing, which is looking for a starting point ».

Sections

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, and the Deputy Director, Saif Saeed Ghobash, visited the individual exhibition «Najat Makki: Illuminations», which is held in the main exhibition hall The editorial highlights the career of Dr. Najat Makki, one of the most prominent Emirati artists in the past four decades.

His Highness also briefed on the first edition of the community exhibitions. The opening season at the Cultural Complex hosts the first art exhibition titled: “Dedication: a celebration exhibition of the survival of Makki”. The exhibition brings together three generations of Emirati artists under one roof, from the 1970s to the 1990s, who have lived through Najat Makki and witnessed her leading role in the development of the art scene locally and internationally.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed also visited the House of Calligraphy, the latest addition to the complex, an area dedicated to authentic Arabic calligraphy, focusing mainly on traditional and contemporary teaching methods in calligraphy in Arab culture.

He toured the “free studio”, where artistic workshops are held periodically focusing on artistic and cognitive education. Drawing, painting and painting in oil and water, as well as multimedia, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, fashion design, painting on silk and glass, and jewelery.

His Highness was briefed on the artistic works produced by four artists participating in the artistic residence program at the Cultural Complex. The artists are: Aisha Haidar, Ahmed bin Said Al-Arif Al-Dhaheri, Saud Al-Dhaheri, and Zayed Tamash.

His Highness visited the 900-seat theater after the renovation and renovation works. The inaugural season will kick off with a series of performances that combine contemporary and classic, reflecting the richness of artistic expressions such as music, dance, singing, theater and movies.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed toured the Abu Dhabi Children's Library, a destination for learning, discovery and creative participation, spanning three floors, inspired by three-dimensional holographic books, oases, desert and other landscapes.

A pivotal role

For his part, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, at the beginning of the media tour, organized by the Department, yesterday morning, representatives of media from within the country and abroad; to the pivotal role played by the Cultural Complex to promote the cultural and artistic scene, especially with Its programs and additional spaces, which add new dimensions to the artistic community, and promote cognitive and cultural empowerment among members of the community.

“This cultural and artistic center addresses everyone, from artists driven by their passion for a new inspiration, to music lovers who are interested in exploring Arabic music, which combines traditional and contemporary, to parents and parents looking for recreational activities. And educational that gives joy to their children. We look forward to welcoming members of the Abu Dhabi community and visitors to new experiences in the theater and Abu Dhabi Children's Library, and to enjoy participating in the dynamic cultural complex program, which is full of events and activities throughout the autumn season. ”

Angham kicks off the season

With the opening of the new spaces in the Cultural Complex, the season of artistic performances in the new theater of the building began last night with the concert of musician and musician Naseer Shamma and Orchestra 2350 BC. Through music, culture and time.

Shamma is scheduled to hold a concert with Takht Beit Oud tomorrow. On September 26th and 27th, Caracalla Theater will perform its first dance on the new stage with 'Thousand and One Nights'.