An exhibition of more than 190 pieces of rare, collectible Chinese art will be showcased during ‘Art China’ - the Middle East’s first exhibition dedicated to art from the Orient. Set to attract both artists and collectors from the region and across China, the event will take place from 16-18 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

The expo, showcasing decorative contemporary Chinese ceramics, will be the first to bring Chinese art to the region. Under the theme ‘Chinese Culture, Art Exchange and Transmission in the Gulf’, the event will go a long way to filling the void for collectible Chinese art items in the robust art market in the Middle East.

The event is organised jointly by MIE Events and JT Events and is supported by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, China Chamber of International Commerce, and Shanghai International Culture Association.

David Weng from MIE Events, one of the organizers of Art China, said: “All 30 of the artists set to attend this event are well known and highly regarded in China. Known to participate in high-level art events all over the world, many of them have just returned from the France Art Fair, where European collectors were intrigued and excited by the Chinese collections. We hope this event can build a bridge between Chinese and Emirati artists.”

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Chief Commercial Officer at ADNEC said: “We are delighted to welcome an event of this importance to ADNEC. Our events are a reflection of the development and growth of the city, and as Abu Dhabi’s status as an international destination and key market grows, the events we host and the people we bring together will support that development.

“The UAE and China share common ground in terms of our rich cultural tapestries and dynamic art industries. This event will help harmonise the two cultures and. in doing so, welcome a new audience of art lovers to Abu Dhabi and ADNEC.”

More than 400 MENA-based collectors are expected to attend and exhibit in Art China’s Art Awards and Art Silent Auction. Notable Chinese artists due to participate include Chen Tangen, a ceramic arts and craft master from Zhejiang Province whose traditional works are based on bold innovation and a unique artistic style, and Du Dingchang who has been committed to pursuing the essence of Chinese art through modern concepts for 40 years.
 

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