Curatorial Ethos
The gallery operates as a cultural bridge that connects regional and international artists with local audiences through visually driven narratives and cross-cultural dialogue. Its programme prioritizes artistic experimentation, heritage exploration, and community engagement, frequently spotlighting calligraphy, color-centric group shows, and multidisciplinary works by Middle Eastern creators.
Etihad Modern Art Gallery is a private contemporary art space housed in a residential villa in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi. Recognized as one of the city’s earliest private galleries, it presents rotating exhibitions that feature both Emirati and international artists. The venue operates Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and regularly hosts artist talks alongside its exhibition schedule.
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Villa 15, Al Huwelat Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
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Artists & People
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Represented and guest artists exhibiting with the gallery.
Amani ElBayoumi
Balnur Assanova
Elwin Buchel
Mahmood Al Daoud
Magdy Elkafrawy
Sana Hayat
Nidal Khaddour
Mustapha Noureldine
Soraya Sikander
Soraya Sikander is a critically acclaimed contemporary artist known for her signature Calligraphy Landscapes, blending Arabic script with natural scenery. Born in Pakistan and based in Dubai, she trained in London and Lahore, and has exhibited internationally, including at the Beijing Biennale and Etihad Museum. Her work explores themes of identity, nature, and language, and has been featured in auctions, museums, and major media.
Saad Twaij
Narges Soleimanzadeh
Mounir Alied
Mona Morrison
Mona Morrison, a modern artist based in New York City, draws inspiration from her travels, studies, and the diverse cultures she has encountered. For her, art is a universal language that transcends boundaries, inviting people into its expressive realm. Deeply inspired by nature, her work reflects a harmony between human creativity and the natural world, embodying beauty, freedom, and inclusivity. Her style is modern and socially relevant, rooted in the belief that art can transform society, build communities, and empower individuals of all abilities. Having exhibited at the Venice Contemporary International Art Fair and the 11th Contemporary Art Fair in London 2024, her latest collection radiates themes of joy, love, faith, and inspiration, inviting viewers to connect with her creative spirit and experience the profound emotions her art evokes.