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March 2013, Design Days Dubai, in its second year, will offer exceptional rare design
creations from 29 galleries, a 30% growth in participation over 2012. As well as being the only design fair in
the Middle East and South Asia, Design Days Dubai is now the world’s most
diverse design fair globally. By featuring galleries from all six continents, the
fair has further established Dubai as centre of discovery and as an international
meeting place for the world’s cultural community.
Design
Days Dubai further differentiates itself through unique design installations,
an enhanced public programme of workshops, talks, and mentorship sessions
supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated authority
for culture, arts and heritage, in a unique, custom-built location at the base
of Burj Khalifa, Emaar Properties’ iconic development and the world’s tallest
building, in Downtown Dubai, the city’s thriving lifestyle destination, billed
as ‘The Centre of Now.’
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| Taj Mahal Table > Carpenters Workshop Gallery |
“In less
than two years, Design Days Dubai has become one of the world’s most diverse
international design events, underscoring Dubai’s status as a meeting point for
established and emerging collectors, gallery owners and designers,” said Cyril Zammit, Fair Director
of Design Days Dubai.
“Design Days Dubai has enabled Dubai to rank among an elite group of
cities – London, Paris, Basel, New York and Miami – which host fairs specialising
in both art and design.”
As
limited-edition design becomes a more popular and safe investment both
regionally and internationally, Design Days Dubai will feature
never-before-seen contemporary works alongside vintage and classic design
pieces from the 20th century.
With a strong return rate from previously participating galleries, Design
Days Dubai will welcome leading global galleries including Carpenters Workshop
Gallery (London/Paris), R20th Century (New York), and Gallery Seomi
(Seoul) as well as newcomers to the international design sector, such as
Broached Commissions (Melbourne) and Galeria Mexicana de Diseño (Mexico
City). The fair has also witnessed
close to double the number of regional galleries participating, with galleries
from Dubai, Kuwait and Beirut taking part.
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New for
2013, Design Days Dubai will feature a focus on sustainable works with a design
lab, as well as a wider ‘Bespoke Design’ section, in which four design brands
will showcase their insight, skills and creations. Fostering the next generation of designers is the remit of
Design Days Dubai’s mentorship programme, which is part of the four-day public
programme of talks, presentations and workshops around current design issues.
The 2013
edition has again secured the generous support of sponsors including: the reputed French High Jewellery Maison, Van Cleef
& Arpels, that will present a signature creative concept, showcasing many
celebrated jewellery pieces that can be metamorphosed to be worn in more than
one way; global property developer and provider of premier lifestlyes, Emaar;
and leading German car manufacturer Audi; together with strategic partner Dubai
Culture & Arts Authority. Design Days Dubai is a key element of Art
Week, the Middle East’s largest and most diverse cultural event annually, which
is set to welcome thousands of residents and visitors in March 2013.
Design
Days Dubai – Participating Galleries:
Art Factum Gallery, Beirut
Based Upon, London
British Crafts Council, London
Broached Commissions, Melbourne
_Croft, Seoul
Carpenters Workshop Gallery, London/Paris
Carwan Gallery, Beirut
+Coletivo Amor de Madre, Sao Paulo
Contemporary Art Platform, Kuwait
Erastudio ApartmentGallery, Milan
Twentytwentyone Gallery , Beirut
Galerie Diane de Polignac, Paris
Galerie Sofie Lachaert, Tielrode
Galeria Mexicana de Diseño, Mexico City
Gallery Seomi, Seoul
Gazelli Art House, London
Industry Gallery, Washington DC/Los Angeles
J+A Gallery, Dubai
La Galerie Nationale, Dubai
Majlis Gallery, Dubai
Mariam Al-Nassar 20th Century Decorative Arts,
Kuwait/London
Nakkash Gallery, Dubai
Perimeter Art&Design, Paris
R20th Century, New York
Salon 94, New York
Sarah Myerscough Fine Art , London
Southern Guild, Wilderness
Stilwerk Limited Edition Design Gallery, Hamburg
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer, Brussels
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