"Expo Dubai 2020", the largest international event, presents a group of artistic programs that vary between the visual arts, designs, and theater choir, titled "Expo Dubai 2020 Artistic", which reflects in its entirety the cultural mixture between the Emirates and the countries of the world. The Deputy Head of Art and Culture Affairs in Expo, Dr. Hayat Shams El-Din, confirmed that the preparations related to the artistic program are almost ready, and that they go through the program to provide experiences that will continue beyond the expiration of "Expo 2020", whether artistic models or designs, or even display The opera that will travel to many world countries.
3 programs
Dr. Hayat Shams El-Din told «Emirates Today»: «There are three exclusive programs for (Expo), firstly the visual art program, then the designs and crafts program, and the music program represented in the Al-Wasl opera show that will be presented in 2020, and the aim of these programs is to show the image of the Emirates As a cultural center, and a center of knowledge and creativity, the UAE is known for its leadership in the fields of knowledge and creativity. ” Hayat drew attention to the fact that through the artistic coordinator, the visual art program was developed, with the aim of presenting exclusive contemporary art works, which are huge figures, among which seven works will always be in place, especially since after the Expo ends all buildings will be an economic neighborhood in it Some residential buildings.
Talents
As for the part related to designs and crafts, it will be a platform to showcase the talents that exist in the UAE, in the field of products designed from artisan raw materials in a contemporary way, and the designs include all various products, whether fashion, jewelry or home belongings. Hayat added, “These designs are designed for the UAE in particular, and there will be a partnership with international designers, to achieve products inspired by the existing craft materials in the Emirates. For example, contemporary products can be created from the array that is used in wicker, but in a renewed and different manner.” . She emphasized that the goal of this program is to revive the creative economy, by highlighting it on a global platform, and on the site there will be a presentation of these products, and it is also possible for the shows to show how to use these materials in a contemporary way.
Old Dubai
As for the third part of the technical program, it is linked to the opera that has been announced, and Hayat confirmed that the show, which tells the story of the old Dubai, carries a set of side programs, including educational related to the opera, which involves students of schools and universities, as there will be special training courses for the education of university students In addition to cooperating with the University of London College of Makeup and cosmetics, students at "DIDI" who receive fashion classes, as through cooperation with the opera will be assigned to design a fashion inspired by the show, and this cooperation results in effective work for students. She pointed out that schools will have workshops, through which they will learn music, art of creativity and innovation, in addition to the hymn Al Wasl, a choral display program presented during 2020 on the largest stage in the "Expo", and therefore the school students will have an opportunity to present a choral performance for extracts from opera Al Wasl, and in every show, 250 students take part in specific scenes. She noted that registration is currently open to applaud the link on the site, because all schools will have the opportunity to contribute to this program, and will participate in the largest theater, and in the largest event in the world.
And on the extent of cultural mixing in these programs, Hayat drew attention to the fact that the programs reflect patterns of contemporary cultures and identity, which take root in the authentic identity of the Emirates. The visual art presents the idea of the UAE as a link between cultures and civilizations, and works reflect this vision, as it is the vision of the UAE to the world, culture exists, but presenting it with a contemporary vision similar to the UAE today, which makes the public see it differently.
Attract the audience
Regarding the importance of the program and its strength, Hayat emphasized that his strength lies in attracting the audience through interacting with the feelings. Interacting with inanimate objects is different from interacting with a living thing. There are cultural dialogues with the audience, and these dialogues add to the intellectual and creative scope that carries effects on the economy, indicating that the exhibition It carries a reciprocal relationship between the economic and cultural aspects. And she considered that what distinguishes the cultural program in the "Dubai Expo" from the cultural programs that the "Expo" courses witnessed in the world lie in the exclusive programs that have been supported for a long time, because the artistic program carries a great dimension after the "Expo". Also, a fund will be created to keep it going after the "Expo".
Deputy Head of Art and Culture Affairs:
• “The purpose of these programs is to showcase the image of the Emirates as a cultural center, a center of knowledge and creativity.”
There will be participation of international designers to create products inspired by craft materials in the Emirates.
• An opera narration telling the old Dubai story and carrying a set of side-by-side educational programs for students.
Different ages
The Expo Technical Program is directed to all age groups, as there are programs that inspire children, so the young visitor can learn from them, so the technical programs will attract the small and professional visitor and experts in this field. Dr. Hayat Shams El-Din emphasized that all these programs are ready, and there is complete preparation for the Expo, explaining that they reflect the UAE, and it was developed through Emirati participation to highlight the state's arts. And I considered the main goal to highlight the UAE internationally, because there is a lot of cooperation with the appropriate authorities, according to the program.