CREEK ART FAIR 2008
The Creek Art Fair (CAF) takes place in Bastakiya, Dubai’s historical district. Running in parallel to Art Dubai and the Dubai World Cup, the CAF focuses on new and emerging talents. The CAF is Dubai’s only fringe art fair and aims to provide a new platform for artistic expression. It draws attention to young and innovative artistic talents.
The Creek Art Fair opens 22 traditional houses in Bastakiya to the public. Involving over 22 contemporary, regional and local galleries, artists and cultural institutions, the program of events includes daily exhibitions, movie screenings, installations and workshops.
For its second edition, the CAF introduces a filmcycleentitled‘Transgression’ and a series of evening talks featuring artists and cultural leaders. One of the highlights of this year’s Fair is Alef Magazine’s firstartshow in collaboration with XVA and Phillips de Pury & Company, the world’s leading contemporary auction house for which this event will represent the firstforayintotheDubaiartmarket.TheCAFalsokeepsan eye out for local talents by devoting one of the Bastakiya houses to young and emerging UAE artists. By involving 3 universities, the CAF also provides a platform for new talents.
Organized by XVA, the CAF is a collective effort of the entire artistic community of Dubai. It is an independent and fringe art fair aiming at placing the international limelight on Dubai’s art and cultural agenda.
Welcome to the Creek Art Fair 2008,
The XVA Team
