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World Art Dubai
World Art Dubai, the largest art fair in the MENA region, which stands for the Middle East and North Africa (Middle East and North Africa), returns for its 11th edition from April 17 to 20, 2025, with a VIP preview on April 16, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This prestigious event brings together over 400 artists and galleries from 65 countries, offering visitors an immersive journey through more than 10,000 artworks. Following the success of the previous edition, which attracted 15,000 visitors, World Art Dubai 2025 promises an even richer experience, combining creativity, innovation, and interaction. Visitors will be able to discover live performances, workshops, and lectures led by experts from the art world. Under the leadership of curators Batool Jafri, Samar Kamel, and Gottfried Eisenberger, with the expertise of art advisor Petra Kaltenbach, this edition is set to be exceptional.
Rivers in the Sky (2022), Lewis Deeney, Acrylic on Canvas, 50x40 cm
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With over 4,000 works on display, World Art Dubai brings together an incredible variety of artistic expressions. From contemporary art to photography, pop art, and conceptual art, the event welcomes emerging talents alongside established artists. This unique blend offers an immersive experience where each visitor can discover various styles and be inspired by international trends.
Albert Karoyan, Triptych (2007), Gouache on Paper, 67x50 cm
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The 2025 edition highlights a selection of artists from the ArtMajeur platform, recognized for the richness and originality of their creations. Albert Karoyan, an Armenian architect and artist, reveals meticulously detailed compositions where the influence of medieval miniature art meets the architectural precision of his drawings and paintings. Amirata Winter, an Iranian artist living in Switzerland, presents works that reflect the wonderful beauty of nature and the complex tapestry of cultures that have marked her journey. She masterfully combines these multifaceted influences with her unique perspective, giving rise to creations that are not only visually stunning but also deeply thought-provoking. Each brushstroke conveys total involvement, infusing her work with sincere emotions and her life experiences. Amita Dand, an Indian self-taught artist, transports the viewer into an abstract world where textures and shades evoke deep and intimate emotions. Finally, Daria Avdeeva, originally from Russia and now based in Dubai, offers a contemporary vision of portraiture, where faces inspired by Klimt, Schiele, and Botticelli stand out for their intensity and richness of contrasts.
Irina Laube, Lake with water lilies (2024), Acrylic on Canvas, 60x80 cm
Artists such as Ekrem Yilmaz, Irina Collins, Leloluce, Lewis Deeney, and Irina Laube also bring their unique touch to this edition, enriching the whole with a fascinating variety of approaches and techniques. Irina Laube, a contemporary painter based in , continually explores new methods and materials. Starting from a realistic base, she expands her art to incorporate multiple inspirations, including nature, memories, and emotions, while playing on the interaction between past and present.
Among these talents, Leloluce, aka Lucie Legrand, stands out with her luminous art, a fusion of street art, pop art, and cubism. With acrylics and resin, she creates dynamic works, often inspired by iconic characters from pop culture, such as Garfield and Mickey Mouse. Her practice also extends to sculpture, where she blends elegance and energy, particularly through "Lelocat," a work merging pop culture and graffiti.
These artists, each with their own universe, offer a captivating panorama of contemporary creativity, blending digital art, abstract painting, sculpture, and visual arts.
Leloluce, LELOBEAR 25 (2023), Sculpture - Resin, 25x17 cm
Emerging Artist Prize 2025: A Springboard for Tomorrow's Talents 351p5e
The 7th edition of the WAD Emerging Artist Prize, in partnership with Rove Hotels, returns with renewed ambition: to offer emerging artists a unique platform to showcase their creativity and accelerate their careers.
Open to talents from the MENA region and beyond, this prize serves as a true springboard for artists seeking visibility and recognition. It allows them to showcase their works to an informed audience composed of collectors, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts. More than just a competition, this event celebrates boldness and innovation by highlighting a new generation of creators shaping the art of tomorrow.
Through this initiative, WAD and Rove Hotels confirm their commitment to art and culture, providing winners with a valuable opportunity to enter the art market and make a name for themselves on the international scene.
Amirata Winter, Silver still life (2024), Acrylic on Canvas, 30x30 cm
WAD Awards: Celebrating Artistic Excellence 6j2rx
The WAD Awards are a prestigious recognition designed to reward the most remarkable talents present at the fair. Each year, these awards highlight artists and galleries that stand out for their creativity, technique, and impact on the international art scene.
With a festive and immersive atmosphere, World Art Dubai 2025 is set to be a must-attend event for art lovers from around the world. Whether discovering new talents, acquiring unique works, or attending live performances, this event is a vibrant celebration of global creativity.
Nicolas Sarazin 
