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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

Represented and guest artists exhibiting with the gallery.

Amani ElBayoumi

Amani ElBayoumi

Balnur Assanova

Balnur Assanova

Elwin Buchel

Elwin Buchel

Mahmood Al Daoud

Mahmood Al Daoud

Magdy Elkafrawy

Magdy Elkafrawy

Sana Hayat

Sana Hayat

Nidal Khaddour

Nidal Khaddour

Mustapha Noureldine

Mustapha Noureldine

Soraya Sikander

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

Saad Twaij

Narges Soleimanzadeh

Narges Soleimanzadeh

Mounir Alied

Mounir Alied

Mona Morrison

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.