TCA Abu Dhabi launches performing arts programme
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has announced a new performing programme entitled Durub Al Tawaya that will run during the emirate’s annual Abu Dhabi Art event.
Curated by artist Tarek Abou El Fetouh, the program will launch in the UAE capital during Abu Dhabi Art from November 20-21 and evolve with further programmes in 2014.
TCA Abu Dhabi chairman HE Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan said: “The concept of Durub Al Tawaya is to present a unique perspective on the UAE’s art, history and culture that is rich with varied and distinctive styles of expression. It reflects TCA Abu Dhabi’s mission for art to continue to be a ‘daily language’ in people’s lives, as we work towards preserving traditions and values inherited from our past and reintroduce them with a modern spirit,”
One of the events that will be taking place during this year’s Abu Dhabi Art will be the transformation of public buses by prominent artists into moving art pieces using images, videos and sound. Cao Fei, famous for her 3D work will implement that into one bus; Wael Shawky will transform oen bus into a video installation about black camels and poetry. The third bus will feature the artist Zeinab Al Hashimy known for her work on local traditions and Emirati heritage, revisited through the lens of experimental media and new materials, while the forth will be converted by prominent artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov into a mobile art work and a performance based on poetry.
The public bus route will connect several stops of significant artistic and historic importance as well as public places and attractions.
Other events taking place in Abu Dhabi include an evening of poetry from 10 Emirati poets on Abu Dhabi corniche; a performance by artist and Future Generation Art Prize 2012 shortlisted Rayyane Tabet titled Looking for Pearls at the Abu Dhabi International Marine and Sports Club; while Manarat Al Saadiyat (where Abu Dhabi Art will also be taking place) will feature daily performances from an array of sound artists, choreographers and contemporary dancers