"The fair, initially set to open to VIPs on April 15, will now run from May 14 to 17 at Madinat Jumeirah in what organizers described as a "more focused and flexible format." The postponement follows weeks of escalating violence that have disrupted travel and logistics, with galleries already pulling out and art shipments largely halted."
"Around 120 exhibitors from over 35 countries were originally planning to participate in the 20th anniversary edition of the fair, although some international galleries had already pulled out before the announcement of the event's postponement."
""We believe it remains important to create space for artists, galleries and audiences to come together at this time." The new format of the fair will still be in person, rather than online, and more details will be announced in the coming weeks."
Art Dubai has delayed its 20th anniversary edition from April 15 to May 14-17 at Madinat Jumeirah due to escalating conflict in Iran affecting the Middle East region. The postponement stems from disrupted travel, logistics, and shipping that have forced galleries to reconsider participation. Originally, 120 exhibitors from over 35 countries planned to attend, but several international galleries have already withdrawn. Organizers promise a revised "more focused and flexible" in-person format with additional details forthcoming. Gallery owners express concern about the regional situation, with some postponing participation until 2027.
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