Curatorial Ethos
O Contemporary curates a multidisciplinary programme that bridges MENA and international contemporary practices, aiming to integrate art into the broader cultural and corporate fabric of Abu Dhabi. The gallery’s exhibitions and public art initiatives prioritize supporting local Emirati artists alongside established global figures, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through diverse media.
O Contemporary is a premier art gallery and advisory firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specializing in contemporary art from the MENA region alongside international practitioners. Founded by Dr. Obaid al Ketbi, the gallery supports and promotes regional and local artists while integrating contemporary art into the cultural fabric of the UAE. It operates a hybrid model that combines exhibition programming with public art initiatives, corporate collections, and private collector advisory services.
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Abu Dhabi (Offsite & Advisory)
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Selected Works
Sherifa
Place Holder
The Last State of Humanity
Current Sea
Corcunda Atravessada
Dialogue with Nature
Elipsis Titan
Studies for In the Midst of Darkness
OPUS T2
PERFECT DRY CLEANERS ON 2B ST
Weaver, Machinist, Upholsterer, Garbage Man
Trianguconcéntricos Alu Rouge 50
Nenepilli. New Blood Tongue
Nenepilli. Old Blood Tongue
Las Palmeras y lo Tropical Inventarios y tipologías: Las Palmeras y lo Tropical
Termodinámica, Versión Tropical
Big Legs Don't Cry
Adsum (Landed on the Moon in 2025) from the series Adsum
adsum@orion 2 Adsum series
CIRB 3, from the series Adsum
Contrails 1, from series Adsum
Regex Redux 7, from the series Adsum
SLS 3, from the series Adsum
Kisses
Bisel III: como arredondar quinas
Diminishing Landscapes
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Dust Devil III [Air]
Portals
The Weight
The Arrowheart
Shawwal III
Mother & Child
Malus Sieversii
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