The Modern City Dubai is primarily known for its modern architecture, crowd attracting events, warm hospitality & fascinating tourist attractions. However, Dubai is slowly turning into an Art & Cultural hub with well-known places like Dubai Opera & Jameel Arts Centre.
While
Dubai Opera primarily hosts theatre, opera & other performances, Jameel
Arts Centre on the other hand is establishing itself as a hub for art
connoisseurs. Read on to know why you should visit the iconic Jameel Arts
Centre Dubai on your next trip to Dubai.
Origins of Jameel Arts Centre Dubai
Mr
Abdul Latif Jameel & his family who have worked tirelessly for the
community envisioned Jameel Arts Centre as a Community Jameel project.
“Community Jameel Project” is a community program that is involved in Education, Healthcare, Social Development & is now venturing into the Art scenario.
Launched
in 2018, the primary goal of the art centre is to support creative communities
& artists of the local region. In addition to that, the project is also
focusing on various heritage restoration programs.
It
also collaborates with various institutional partners such as The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Delfina Foundation, The Victoria and Albert Museum & the
Metropolitan Museum of Art to uplift & develop the cultural network in
Dubai.
In
addition to that, the renowned centre works with locals to develop innovative
programs based on ancient & modern technology. It is also working towards
encouraging the development of cultural networks and entrepreneurship among
locals.
Main Attractions of Jameel Arts Centre
The
renowned arts centre houses several projects that comprise beautiful and
curated commissions from national to international collaborations as well as
solo & group exhibitions.
