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Under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai

A comprehensive series of
workshops across multiple
locations

Spanning over 30 locations,
across a month long event

  • About the Biennale

    Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai; the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) presents the inaugural edition of Dubai Calligraphy Biennale (DCB). Launched in October 2023 with the participation of creatives and calligraphers worldwide, it aims to promote creative cultural dialogues, keep calligraphic artwork at the forefront of Arab world output and provide a platform for the best of the discipline. Based on the new biennale strategy, the Authority launched city-wide activities and exhibitions across several cultural locations, libraries, art galleries, and other partner and stakeholder venues to enable access for different communities and audiences. To elevate the calligraphy landscape in Dubai, the biennale showcases art from a variety of languages and cultures. The event is comprised of art and design exhibitions, supplemented with dynamic activations, including public art installations.

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    Curated Exhibitions across Dubai

    Upcoming Events

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    Exhibitions

    Dubai Calligraphy Exhibitions

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Unwritten, Unspoken & Told

    Foundry

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Transmedial

    Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Opera Gallery

    Gate Avenue at DIFC

    16 October – 31 October 2023

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    Infinite by Diaa Allam

    Mondoir Art Gallery

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Breaking the Limits

    Boccara Art Gallery

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Kalimat Art Gallery

    Downtown

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Breaking Boundaries II

    Firetti Art Gallery

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Transcending Calligraphy

    Khalwa Art Gallery

    1 October – 31 October 2023

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    Mattar Bin Lahej Gallery

    Al Wasl

    20 October – 31 October 2023

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    Victor Ekpuk Solo Exhibition

    Efie Gallery

    1 October – 31 October 2023

    Crafted Workshops

    Artists