Past
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The Artistic Journey of Abol Atighetchi
New Exhibition Setup 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2024 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery is thrilled to unveil a captivating collection of seven new works by the esteemed artist Abol Atighetchi.
This exclusive exhibition features a series of paintings, predominantly from the 1990s, that pay homage to a rich tapestry of cultures and nationalities. The collection includes: Africana (1991), Swaziland (1991), Les Artistes (1991), Totem II (1992), Zulu II, Series Occultes (1992), as well as his more recent creations, L’arlequin (2022) and Bluebird (2024). Read more -
Mr. Brainwash, Art Exhibition
Bluewaters Island 1 - 31 May 2024 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery is proud to announce the grand opening of an extraordinary exhibition featuring a selection of artworks by renowned artist Mr. Brainwash. This exclusive exhibition will run for the entire month of May, from May 1st to May 31st, 2024, offering art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of one of the most celebrated contemporary artists, Mr. Brainwash.
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Flavio Lucchini, HAIR
28 Feb - 31 Mar 2024 DUBAI One of the most prominent figures from the Italian world of fashion, art and culture, Flavio Lucchini, will showcase a series of his artworks at Oblong Contemporary Gallery on the Bluewaters Island from 28th February – 31st March 2024.
The exhibition includes 21 works belonging to the "Hair" series, created by Flavio Lucchini between 2022 and 2023, when the artist first considered the woman and her facets through the hair, the only precise detail in a face without features, and in which each woman can recognize herself. Read more -
Metamorphosis
In collaboration with SKAYA Art 6 - 13 Dec 2023 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery is thrilled to announce "Metamorphosis”, a weeklong exhibition featuring Yuliia Korienkova in collaboration with SKAYA Art. The VIP preview on December 6th precedes a transformative public experience, offering art enthusiasts a unique journey.
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The Story of Cveto Marsic
Art Night 9 Nov - 5 Dec 2023 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery is thrilled to announce an exceptional and enlightening art talk featuring the celebrated Slovenian artist, Cveto Marsič. This engaging event is scheduled for November 9, 2023, at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Bluewaters Dubai. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the world of Cveto Marsič, a prominent figure in the international abstract art scene, and delve into the intricate elements that shape his creative process.
In this event, the artist will personally lead us on a captivating exploration of the origins of his creative inspiration and the unique aesthetics that set his work apart. Read more -
"Women Expressions": The Exhibition Celebrating Female Artists
Dubai 1 - 31 Aug 2023 DUBAI The Exhibition "Women Expressions" boasts a stellar lineup of exhibited artists, including ANNALU’, SERERO POP ART, VALERIE BREULEUX, YOUN KYOUNG CHO, ROBERTA DIAZZI, ISABELLE SCHELTJENS, and YANA RUSNAK. Together, these visionary artists present an eclectic mix of styles, techniques, and cultural perspectives. Read more -
Not Only Digital
ANNALÚ | MARCO LODOLA | EMRE NAMYETER 7 Mar - 30 Apr 2023 DUBAI NOT ONLY DIGITAL featuring works by Annalù, Marco Lodola and Emre Namyeter is the exhibition opening on March 7, 2023, at Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery in Dubai, Bluewaters Island, where it will remain open until April 30, 2023. Read more -
DIFC Sculpture Park 2023
7 Feb - 30 Sep 2023 DUBAI We are enthusiastic to announce our participation in the DIFC Sculpture Park 2023 with the works of Antonio Signorini, Gianfranco Meggiato and Michelangelo Bastiani. Read more -
Fragments of Colour
Manu Alguerò 11 Jan - 25 Feb 2023 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery opens the exhibition Fragments of Colour by the Catalan artist Manu Alguerò on the 11th January 2023 in its Dubai location on Bluewaters Island. Read more -
GOLD
Exhibition at Caesars Palace Dubai 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2023 DUBAI Caesars Palace Dubai and Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery on Bluewaters Island, Dubai give life to an exhibition project that involves the international artists of the Gallery. Housed within the luxurious resort, a series of shows will be held, the first of which has just opened, entitled GOLD, featuring the works of the artists like Gustavo Velez, Gianfranco Meggiato, Manu Alguerò and Flavio Lucchini. Read more -
DUBAI DESIGN WEEK
8 - 13 Nov 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery will present the works by Gustavo Vélez, Manu Algueró, Stefano Bombardieri, Abol Atighetchi, Cveto Marsič, Flavio Lucchini and Gianfranco Meggiato at the Showroom of GIORGETTI in OBEGI Home, Dubai. Read more -
Moody Timeless
1 - 25 Nov 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai presents the exhibition "Moody Timeless" by Max Vadukul. Artist known for his art reportage photography, which he describes as “taking reality and making it into art.” Read more -
Faceless
19 Oct - 1 Nov 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai is proud to present Anna Chekh for her debut art exhibition, Faceless, in collaboration with Skaya Art Agency, a Dubai-based boutique art consultant. Read more -
Face to Face
6 Jun - 30 Jul 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai presents the group exhibition "Face to Face" by Manu Alguerò, Valerie Breuleux, Yinon Gal-On, Flavio Lucchini, Antonio Nocera, Serero Pop Art, Paolo Vegas and Youn Kyoung Cho.
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The Story of ABOL
28 Mar - 30 May 2022 DUBAI This Ramadan, Oblong Contemporary Gallery will present the Iranian artist Abol Atighetchi. For the first time exhibited to the public a series of 12 unpublished paintings. Read more -
Resilient Intuition
16 - 31 Mar 2022 DUBAI Pablo Dana an Swiss and Italian artist exhibits “Resilient Intuition” for the first time to the public this March at Oblong Contemporary Gallery. The title is concluded by the idea that creations arise from the very depths of our beings and expressed spontaneously. Coupling intuitiveness and spontaneity, his works express a channel to explore sarcasm with the materialistic world with our memories and phantasm. Read more -
MOVEMENT
9 Feb - 31 Mar 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai announces the 9th of Feburary 2021 opening of MOVEMENT, Italian artist Antonio Signorini’s first solo exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. Read more -
The Adventures of Pinocchio
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery unveils a nostalgic exhibition “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Italian artist Antonio Nocera that will run from the 15th December 2021 until the 31th of January 2022.
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Discovering the Female Universe: From Art to Jewellery
26 - 30 Nov 2021 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary Gallery opens a new exhibition “Discovering the Female Universe: From Art to Jewellery” in collaboration with the Italian high jewellery brand VESCHETTI from the 26th until the 30th of November.
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NEW ERA
3 - 20 Nov 2021 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary in Dubai opens up the winter season with the group show “New Era”, on the occasion of the inauguration of a new exhibition space in front of the Ain Dubai in Bluewaters Island Read more -
Group Show
21 Oct 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 DUBAI Oblong Contemporary officially opens a new exhibition space inside the Bluewaters Island Mall of Dubai. Read more -
Eternally Pop
1 Jun - 15 Oct 2021 DUBAI To better understand Serero Pop Art's pictorial thought, one must therefore know modern and contemporary pop art. The famous people of the moment, the famous "celebrities" are immortalized by her art, to then become eternal in her production. Read more -
Abyss of Bliss
28 Mar - 20 May 2021 DUBAI The exhibition "Abyss of Bliss" reunites three Israeli artists who share a completely different relation with the concept of water. Read more -
Manu Alguerò - The Art of Explosion
14 Jan - 7 Mar 2021 DUBAI Manu Alguerò's exhibition "The Art of Explosion" inagurates at Oblong Contemporary in Dubai. This solo exhibition will showcase a selection of 11 abstract paitings. With echoes of American abstract expressionism, Manu Algueró's immense canvases draw us in with their interplay of matter, colour and artist’s gesture in search of visual impact. Read more -
From Fashion to Art
The Vogue Lesson 6 Feb - 10 Mar 2020 DUBAI One of the most prominent figures from the Italian world of art and culture, Flavio Lucchini, will showcase a series of his artworks at the new Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery on the Blue Waters Island from 6th February – 10th March 2020. Read more -
Hyper - Mobiles
27 Nov - 7 Dec 2019 DUBAI Enrico Ghinato is a protagonist of Italian hyper-realist painting. His style integrates optical effects and reflections of images onto canvas. The subject of his works are classic and sports cars. He takes on the challenge of transforming photographic photos of these luxury cars into colour and form on canvas using oil painting techniques.
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Carla Tolomeo : Beyond the Visual | Exhibition & Talk
12 - 19 Nov 2019 DUBAI In conjunction with Downtown Design Fair OBLONG will be hosting a pop-up solo exhibition featuring Italian artist Carla Tolomeo.
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The Nascence
15 Oct - 14 Nov 2019 DUBAI OBLONG's debut exhibition THE NASCENCE, marks the galleries entry into Dubai’s internationally established art scene, showcasing the works of some of the most prolific and prominent artists of contemporary art, including: Igor Mitoraj, Manolo Valdéz, Stefano Bombardier, amongst many others. Read more