SIKKA Art Fair explained

The SIKKA Art Fair is an annual event created by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority in 2011 as a commissioned art exhibition to showcase emerging artists from the United Arab Emirates.^[1] Originally focused on visual arts only but later widened its scope to cover film screenings, music, talks and workshops. Sikka takes place in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (al Bastakiya), The Arabic word sikka means alleyway.^[2]

In its tenth iteration in 2022, Sikka expanded its scope to encompass a broader array of multidisciplinary practices, compared to its predecessors. This edition places a significant emphasis on design-oriented initiatives and technology-driven artworks. Moreover, Sikka introduced more immersive installations that combine multimedia elements, including video and photography, with research-based projects.

Exhibitions

• 2011: Held between March 14 to March 21 ^[3]
• 2012: Hosted between March 15–25, the 24 finalists artists were selected by a committee chaired by Ebtisam Abdulaziz, Rami Farook, Khalid Al Najjar, together with Antonia Carver, Fair Director, Art Dubai, and Salem Belyouha.^[4]
• 2013 : The third edition held between March 14 to March 24.^[5]
• 2014 : Co-curated by Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum, Founder and Director of FN Designs, Japanese architect Kayoko Iemura, and assisted co curated by Yusaka Imamura.^[6] The exhibition was held between 14–24 March which later extended to 14 April 2014.^[7]
• 2015: Curated by Jalal Luqman, featuring artists such as Mattar Bin Lahej, Abdul Qader Al Rais and Dr.Najat Makki. Hosted between 14 March to 24 March 2015.^{[8] [9]}

External links

SIKKA Art Fair was managed and represented by ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller from 2011 to 2015. ^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abushakra. Nasrine. SIKKA Art Fair 2015: Paths To Artistic Success. hauteliving.com . 2015 .
2. Web site: Mezaina. Hind. Sikka Art Fair. www.theculturist.com .
3. Web site: His Highness Sheikh Majid officially inaugurates SIKKA Art Fair in Al Bastakiya . www.dubib.com .
4. Web site: 24 UAE artists to present myriad facets of arts at SIKKA 2012. www.emirates247.com .
5. Web site: SIKKA 2013: Strengthening Cultural Infrastructure in Dubai. . 2015-06-10.
6. News: Dubai Culture announces curators for Sikka 2014. . February 2014 . 2015-06-10.
7. Web site: Sikka Art Fair extended till April 15. . March 2014 . 2015-06-10.
8. News: Dubai Culture announces impressive line-up for 5th Sikka Art Fair . . WAM.
9. Web site: Dubai Culture’s 5th SIKKA Art Fair brings art closer to the community with an array of workshops. www.albawaba.com . 2015-06-10.
10. Web site: Sikka Art Fair 2013 Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Dubai . 2024-07-15 . 1995-2015.undo.net . it.