{"id":13238,"date":"2025-07-28T17:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=13238"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:48:36","slug":"dubai-aims-to-turn-the-entire-city-into-a-living-canvas-hala-badri-at-london-art-biennale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2025\/07\/28\/dubai-aims-to-turn-the-entire-city-into-a-living-canvas-hala-badri-at-london-art-biennale\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Aims to Turn the Entire City into a Living Canvas: Hala Badri at London Art Biennale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the prestigious London Art Biennale, Dubai made a powerful impression, led by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). In her keynote speech, Badri outlined the city\u2019s ambitious vision to become a global capital for art and creativity\u2014where artistic expression is not confined to galleries, but woven into the urban landscape itself.<\/p>\n

\u201cDubai is on a mission to turn the entire city into a living, breathing canvas,\u201d she declared at the event held at the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall. \u201cWe want creativity to be part of everyday life, visible in every street corner, not just behind gallery doors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The London Art Biennale brought together 350 artists from 60 countries, offering a rich tapestry of international talent and creativity. Dubai\u2019s strong presence underscored its rising status in the global art world, positioning the Emirate not only as a cultural hub but also as a vibrant ecosystem for emerging and established talent alike.<\/p>\n

During the event, Badri spotlighted Dubai\u2019s progressive cultural policies and its supportive infrastructure for artistic growth\u2014ranging from dynamic public art initiatives to groundbreaking residency programs. These efforts reflect Dubai\u2019s broader vision: to cultivate a thriving cultural sector that contributes meaningfully to global dialogue and innovation.<\/p>\n

Key initiatives like the Dubai Cultural Support Grant and the long-term Cultural Visa were highlighted as milestones in the Emirate\u2019s journey. Such programs provide both recognition and sustainable support for creatives, making Dubai an increasingly attractive destination for artists worldwide.<\/p>\n

Dubai\u2019s participation also included contributions from artists based in the UAE, amplifying the nation’s voice on the international stage and fostering global cultural exchange. This aligns with Dubai Culture\u2019s broader goals of encouraging collaboration and nurturing local talent within a cosmopolitan environment.<\/p>\n

Beyond the biennale venue, Badri immersed herself in London\u2019s creative districts. She toured the Victoria and Albert Museum\u2019s storage facilities, visited East Bank and the Sadler\u2019s Wells East theatre, followed a public art trail, and attended student showcases at the London College of Fashion\u2014experiences that further deepened the cultural ties between Dubai and the UK.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Dubai is not just participating in the global art movement\u2014it is shaping it. Through visionary leadership and inclusive cultural strategies, the city is becoming a beacon for creative innovation, redefining what it means to live in an artistic city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At the London Art Biennale, Hala Badri highlights Dubai\u2019s visionary cultural journey, where art and creativity spill beyond galleries and into the heartbeat of city life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[241],"class_list":["post-13238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-happening-in-dubai","tag-dubai-activities"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13238"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13238\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13241,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13238\/revisions\/13241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}