What's next for art fairs with Dyala Nusseibeh (Director of Abu Dhabi Art)

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The episode features a conversation with Dyala Nusseibeh about the evolving role of international art fairs and community engagement in the art world.

In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we speak to Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of Abu Dhabi Art, on the developing nature and role of international art fairs. From the early influences of her family’s art collection, to studying anthropology and her early career at the Saatchi Gallery, our conversation explores the balance between commercial and public objectives, the overriding importance of engaging communities and grassroots organisations, as well as the changing tastes and pr...

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Guest: Dyala Nusseibeh

Topics covered

• art fairs
• community engagement
• commercial vs public objectives
• art collection
• changing tastes

Keywords

• art fairs
• Dyala Nusseibeh
• Abu Dhabi Art
• community engagement
• commercial objectives
• public objectives
• art collection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Abu Dhabi Art, Saatchi Gallery

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