Lakbira Al Tunisian (Abu Dhabi)
In the “Art Corner” at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, the creativity of young people and adult artists is evident in a blending and integration between generations, where murals, plastic arts, sculpture, lettering, digital drawing, comics, and drawing using various materials and tools, there is a beautiful interaction and movement created by this sparkling space within the exhibition, which confirms Art is the language of communication that has accompanied man since ancient times, and that images are culture, thought, and economic production that contribute to the development of societies and are a sign of their civilization.
A rich panorama of creative talents, provided by the “Art Corner”, provides wonderful opportunities to communicate with artists, publishers of visual creations, and those interested in this field, as it includes a vibrant collection of the works of painters, visual artists, and visual paintings that attract visitors, adults and children, to live beautiful experiences in the presence of art. They acquire artistic cognitive skills through the workshops it holds, and it also contributes to highlighting many young creativity, and giving them the opportunity to be among a group of visual artists from various schools.
Various ideas
Dr. Afaf Radhi, development specialist at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, and responsible for the “Art Corner” at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, said that the corner provides the opportunity for creative people to showcase their creativity, and covers various arts, from drawing, shaping, ceramics, Arabic calligraphy, graphic design, sculpture, and other creations. With the participation of 43 artists of different nationalities from inside and outside the country, within 35 galleries, and what distinguishes this year is the presence of sculpture in all its forms, such as sculpture on wood, sand and clay, explaining that what unites all participants is the idea of using recycled materials, in a step to sustain resources. And respect for the environment. The corner also included various ideas inspired by the themes of the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
World Stories
Rady confirmed that the corner is consistent with the themes of the exhibition, and its slogan: “Here the stories of the world are told,” as all artists and illustrators have a relationship with books, whether in drawing covers, comic stories, or having book editions or book dividers, and the corner also contains ideas. Creativity for gifted children, and it offers workshops for children who are visitors to the exhibition and to school students, as the main purpose of the corner is to highlight the creative talents of young people to publishing houses to use them in drawing covers, content, or dividers, and to create rapprochement between them.
Streets of tribute
Kaltham Bint Mohammed, a designer who recorded a prominent presence at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in its 33rd session, presents a creative idea that documents the streets of Abu Dhabi, and her gallery includes a group of diverse creative products. She called her project “Streets of Honor,” which is a collection of souvenir magnets, and the product comes according to She said this, in appreciation of the efforts of the rational and wise leadership in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where a person is honored for what he has achieved to be a witness to his achievements and contribution. For this reason, I documented this honor in the form of a commemorative magnet dedicated to collectors of this type of memorabilia with the aim of promoting the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and strengthening its status as a destination. Distinctive and sustainable tourism
Outstanding experiences
Alia Farid Chalabi, who studied political science, presented paintings, ceramic and wax works, and accessories made of resin, cups, and utensils in the exhibition. She explained that she was happy to participate within a group of creative people, and that she developed herself on her own through the Internet, especially YouTube, and confirmed that she benefited from the experiences of The diverse and rich participants covered various arts and creations, from drawing, ceramics, graphic design, Arabic calligraphy and many others, and this matter gave it the motivation to develop itself further to be at the level of future participants.
Artist Salem Al-Hamid said: He presents art in his own way, by embodying a collection of artistic works by a group of golden age singers. He added: “My art collection is distinguished by the signature of each artist on his drawing, and my dream is for the collection to grow and include other artists from various parts of the Arab world.”
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In turn, Ibtihal Al Hosani, a visual artist and visual arts teacher, confirmed that her participation in the Art Corner consisted of displaying the artistic products of her family, consisting of her husband, daughter, and son, within one gallery, in addition to providing artistic workshops, pointing out that she feels a great sense of belonging to the exhibition, which gave her and her family the opportunity to shine.
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