Mohammed bin Rashid enriches the initiative with the first groups

Dubai Collectibles confirms the incubator of creativity

The initiative will have a great impact in encouraging creative Emirati artists or those residing in the UAE today

Dubai Culture launched the “Dubai Collections” initiative, which is the first of its kind in the world, as an integrated system for collecting and managing artistic collections of various forms according to prudent governance mechanisms that contribute to enriching the creative scene in Dubai, and confirming its position as a global capital incubator for creativity, and a main destination for creators from In various parts of the world, in addition to consolidating the foundations of the creative economy, within a comprehensive framework that participates in the consolidation of the foundations of society with all its components, from the governmental and private sectors, as well as individuals.

The “Dubai Collectibles” initiative, which comes under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, seeks to encourage, stimulate and spread the culture of acquiring artistic creations within a specific system to serve several goals and on more than one level.

On the one hand, the initiative carries a great strategic value, as it introduces a new pillar of the knowledge-based economy based on creativity.

While the initiative will have an impact on encouraging creative Emirati artists or residing in the country, as well as creative people from different parts of the world, as well as encouraging art exhibitions, and creating a legacy of artistic works that can be used in the establishment of specialized international exhibitions, whether inside or outside the country, As these holdings will constitute a stock of artworks that can provide the first nucleus for any of those exhibitions, with the aim of reaching global leadership in this field.

As an encouragement to all

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsor of the initiative, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for all the interest, support and encouragement he attaches to culture, intellectuals and all creative people in various fields, and for His Highness's support for the initiative by presenting a group of his holdings to be the first of the groups that will be included in the new system, to encourage members of society and its institutions to contribute and participate positively in building this unique balance of artistic and creative works, as His Highness President of the Authority confirmed that this generous gesture will have a great impact on the success of the objectives of the initiative as soon as possible.

Her Highness said: “We are working in (Dubai Culture) to achieve the vision of His Highness, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, through projects and initiatives that effectively empower the cultural and creative community, and contribute to confirming Dubai and the UAE in general as a major center for creativity in the region, and a destination Cultural and creative in the first order in the world ».

She added, "The Dubai Collectibles initiative represents a tangible step in this direction, through which we reaffirm our commitment to support artists, designers and creators of all walks of life to achieve their ambitions in Dubai."

The first in the world

The “Dubai Collectibles” initiative introduces a system that is the first of its kind in the world, and will be implemented under government supervision, in partnership with the private sector, as well as individuals. It will include a group of the most important modern and contemporary art productions, especially those inspired by the heritage and culture of the Emirates, and reflect the spirit of Dubai, which is characterized by its character. International, characterized by openness to different cultures and anticipating the future.

The “Dubai Collectibles” initiative - which comes in cooperation between “Dubai Culture” and “Art Dubai” - is based on building an innovative system, which is the first of its kind in the world in terms of the mechanism of collecting, managing and governing collections, as it will be designed based on a sustainable model with the contribution of all stakeholders The public and private sectors and individuals, as either "sponsors" of the initiative, through the acquisition of artistic works that are included in the group of holdings in the name of the trust, or through their temporary or permanent loan to the group of holdings.

A supreme committee was formed for the initiative, headed by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to take over the task of ensuring that the "Dubai Collectibles" approach is consistent with its objectives in accordance with the highest international standards.

The new system will help those interested in the arts to acquire, display and exchange paintings, sculptures and art pieces, as well as allow it to display art pieces in various parts of Dubai and in international forums to bring art closer to the public, and contribute to building a society that values ​​art and its aesthetic, cultural and ethical roles, as well as its role in preserving heritage and history. .

Latifa bint Muhammad:

"The initiative contributes to enhancing the status of a world-class cultural and creative destination."

"The new system seeks to build a unique balance of artistic and creative works."

Attract patrons of art

The "Dubai Collectibles" initiative would contribute to supporting the creative economy in the emirate, by providing an infrastructure that stimulates the arts industry, encourages talent, and attracts sponsors of art and innovation, providing an integrated system for creative work that contributes to the development of creative industries and their contributions to support the local economy.

The initiative's role in support of the creative economy is also to provide, over time, a database for collectors of works and artworks, and to make Dubai a major destination for those interested in arts and creativity in the Middle East, as well as facilitate the display of Dubai's art collections in international exhibitions.

The initiative comes in cooperation between "Dubai Culture" and "Art Dubai".

The initiative will include a collection of the most important contemporary art productions.

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