Woven Heritage (نسيج ثقافي )
International Miniature Printmaking Exhibition 2017
All practicing printmakers worldwide were
invited to participate in Woven Heritag(نسيج ثقافي ),
an international open call for miniature prints.
This inaugural exhibition is under the patronage of Her
Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, hosted by Al Serkal Arts
District in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The artists have been
given the opportunity to exhibit their work during the 2017 Dubai
Art Week, an annual event that brings art professionals together
from around the globe.
This international exhibition of fine art printmaking explores
the concept of sharing and discovering unique cultures around
the world. The exhibition features 74 artists from 18 countries, with each artist creatively representing distinct elements of them
heritage from their own perspective, giving visitors a chance to
discover and explore multiple cultural perspectives all in one
showcase. The exhibition shows the importance of respecting
the traditions of every participating artist through innovative
printmaking expression. This multicultural exploration is a reflection of our community here in Dubai, with countless nationalities working and living together in one place. We hope that visitors to the exhibition will discover new ways to see the traditions represented by these international artists and gain a new understanding of cultures from around the world.