Bard Abu Dhabi, the region’s first contemporary culture festival, returns to Yas Island from 24 to 28 April 2024, bringing together contemporary art, music, fashion and culture under its umbrella and introducing them to visitors through a Middle Eastern lens. The 5-day festival invites visitors to experience an entertainment package with performances performed by a group of “hip-hop” and “grime” artists, as well as activities including exclusive offers from popular local and international fashion brands , basketball competitions, delicious street food and much more.
The 2024 edition of the “Bard Abu Dhabi” Festival was announced, coinciding with the exclusive screening of the documentary film “This is Our Time”, shot by Palestinian director Ashraf Dawani, against the backdrop of the success of the “Bard Abu Dhabi” Festival 2023 The film features a group of artists participating in the first edition. From the festival, it tells how six artists have embodied contemporary culture in their work and daily lives. The film was shot in six different locations in the Middle East. The film “This is Our Time” is now available to watch on the social channels of the “Bard Abu Dhabi” festival, offering audiences a preview of what will be screened at the festival next April.
Participating artists:
The list of artists participating in the festival includes a group of distinguished talents, such as: “DJ” Salé, a British-Lebanese artist, unique in her style of musical fusion, inspired by different cultures, which she knew during her upbringing; And the artist Saud Ji, an Emirati rapper and producer based in Ajman, who is laying new foundations for the concept of “hip-hop” music in the Middle East; Ahmed Makari, an art curator who works with artists from diverse backgrounds, from silkscreen artists, to mural artists, photographers and more; Midos, Tunisian designer known for his brand, inspired by the details of Tunisian and Arab life; Tariq Al-Qadoumi, creative director who combines all aspects of contemporary culture in his works, including fashion, art, sport and music; Zayed Al-Hadar, a Scottish-Emirate photographer, was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, and in his photographs he captures the details of the streets of Abu Dhabi.
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The artist Saud Ji
The film, which lists the thoughts of each artist, presents contemporary culture as a way of life and describes how individuals communicate with each other through various artistic mediums, to convey different types of creative self-expression. The film is about the ideas that each artist drew upon from the different cultures they personally witnessed, and the role of the environment in which the artists grew up in embracing their unique talents and developing them to give rise to what we see today. we call it “contemporaneity”. culture.”
The festival constitutes an engaging cultural and experiential platform, showcasing a new bouquet of talent and updated programs that allow people to meet and express their uniqueness.
For more information on the festival visit the website:
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2024-01-18 13:14:57
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