"Gallery 421", the cultural and artistic destination in the Mina Zayed region in Abu Dhabi, has launched a series of virtual programs and experiences, which includes a set of educational videos, podcasts, book readings, community conversations and virtual tours of the exhibition, with the aim of engaging the community in the exhibition's various artistic and cultural activities. , While staying home.
To shed light on an important topic at this stage, on March 25, the exhibition launched the first audio podcast, entitled "Art and Artists in Troubled Times," which touched on the current challenges facing arts at the local level, and how to overcome them from Through a variety of styles, which contribute to the revival of the arts under these difficult circumstances.
Share experiences
The director of the “Exhibition 421”, Faisal Al-Hassan said: “The primary mission of (Gallery 421) lies in spreading culture and sharing creative experiences in various fields of art. This initiative aims to provide an integrated platform for art lovers to help them hone their talents, through many interactive digital activities , Which is applied during periods of social separation currently imposed. ”
“By providing these virtual activities, we seek to enable local innovators and artists to develop their artistic skills, and communicate with other creators in learning innovative and new methods and arts,” Al-Hassan added.
The reaction is continuing
The program will continue during the month of April this year to interact with the public, as it will provide various advice to maintain health and enhance productivity during periods of social separation, and the program will provide an opportunity for participants to follow a number of workshops that address a number of topics, such as: dressmaking, jewelry making and design, Besides virtual tours of «Gallery 421». Activities organized by "Gallery 421" include a set of virtual tours, as a newsletter on "Swinging: Absurd Contexts", presented by artist Munira Al-Sayegh and plastic artist Hasel Al-Lamki, will be broadcast today to discuss topics related to the exhibition. On the fifth of April this year, Mortada Valey will discuss the importance of the "Kassara" exhibition, which was organized in "Gallery 421", which is inspired by the historical and continuing role of maritime trade in the development of cities.
The exhibition had closed its doors to the public until further notice, as part of its responsibility to preserve the health and safety of society, and in line with the preventive measures taken by the UAE to limit the spread of the new Corona virus (Covid-19).
Every Monday
"Gallery 421" is organizing the podcast, under the direction of Sarah Bin Safwan, and with the participation of artist Hasel Al-Lamki and artist Munira Al-Sayegh, every Monday of this month, to discuss the developments of the exhibition "Swinging: Absurd Contexts", which was hosted by "Gallery 421".
Faisal Al-Hassan:
"The initiative aims to provide an integrated platform for art lovers to help them hone their talents, through many interactive digital activities, during periods of social separation."