World Artwork Dubai 2025 (WAD) wrapped up its closing day on Sunday, April 20, at Dubai World Commerce Centre (DWTC) with an awards ceremony honoring artists and galleries in 16 classes.
The prize ceremony marked the tip of a profitable eleventh version, which introduced collectively 400+ artists, 120+ galleries, and 10,000+ artworks from 65 nations throughout Corridor 1 and Zabeel Halls 1-3 of DWTC.
On the final day, households and artwork lovers loved a packed agenda of workshops, together with city sketching and pottery on the WAD Studio, and bag tufting on the Textile Hub, a new characteristic that introduced collectively 14 textile artists from 9 nations. Three pop-up efficiency zones across the 4 halls created focal factors of dwell music and artwork, together with the sculpting of a life-sized face and head by Artezaar artist Jude Obozuwa. The leisure program closed with the viewers donning headphones for a ‘silent’ present by European synth-pop duo, near Monday; additionally, colleges have been gifted money and workshops price AED 1,000 by StuDIYo Lab.
The Artist in Residence Awards noticed two worldwide artists win a residency at Rove Resorts and Radisson Crimson Dubai Silicon Oasis, throughout which they’ll produce artworks impressed by their keep.
This version of WAD additionally marked the inaugural ANAX Artwork Award, launched by the present’s official property sponsor, ANAX Developments, to honor excellence in Emirati artwork. The award celebrates the rising cultural identification of the UAE and the intersection of inventive innovation with luxurious design. Hend Rashed [CO1] was named the winner and can create a chunk of artwork for an ANAX Property.
“ANAX Developments is honored to current the ANAX Artwork Award at World Artwork Dubai, celebrating Dubai’s wealthy cultural heritage and showcasing distinctive Emirati expertise. This initiative bridges the worlds of artwork and luxurious actual property, highlighting the deep connection between tradition and design. In alignment with World Artwork Dubai’s imaginative and prescient, the award displays ANAX’s dedication to boundless creativity and innovation. By supporting native artists, we’re not solely shaping our model’s cultural identification but additionally strengthening our reference to Dubai’s group. This endeavor transcends artwork and design; it goals to inform a narrative that embodies the aspirations of the UAE,” stated Ravi Bhirani, Managing Director of ANAX Developments
The sixteen classes have been offered to excellent expertise throughout the present, with 4 key titles already introduced throughout Friday night time’s VIP celebration. These have been:
- Greatest Artist: Dhuha Al Khdhairi
- Greatest Rising Artist: CubixArt
- Greatest Gallery: AN Inc.
- Greatest Paintings: Mualaqat
“For over a decade, World Artwork Dubai has championed each rising and established voices throughout the globe. We’re happy with the platform it continues to supply and are excited for its return in 2026 with much more inventive power and international participation,” stated Assistant Vice President at Exhibitions, Asma Al Sharif, on the Dubai World Commerce Middle.
Wanting forward, organizers confirmed that World Artwork Dubai will return from Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, Could 3, 2026. With recent names, inspiring artworks, and expanded options within the pipeline, the countdown to the twelfth version begins now.
World Artwork Dubai 2025 is dropped at you with assist from authorized sponsor Knightsbridge Group and official property sponsor ANAX Developments.
