Abu Dhabi children's art biennale encourages interactive engagement
A new exhibition at Umm Al Emarat Park invites children to touch, listen and participate in artworks rather than simply observe them.
At a glance
- Children's Biennale runs at Umm Al Emarat Park from 6 November to 6 December
- Features seven UAE artist commissions and one installation by Indonesian artist Eko Nugroho
- Curator Dana Almazrouei designed installations to encourage interactive participation rather than observation
- Programme aims to help children experience the park and art in new ways through touch and movement
Abu Dhabi Festival is hosting a Children's Biennale at Umm Al Emarat Park from November to December, featuring seven new commissions by UAE artists and an installation by Indonesian artist Eko Nugroho. The exhibition, themed 'How the World Feels', places children's experiences at the centre of its curatorial approach.
Curator Dana Almazrouei designed the programme to encourage children to interact with artworks through touch and movement rather than passive observation. Artists were selected for their interest in making children active participants who can interpret and transform the pieces in different ways.
Why it matters
The exhibition represents a shift in how cultural institutions engage young audiences, prioritising hands-on participation and interpretation over traditional viewing-distance art appreciation.
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