Dubai Public Art 2023 shortlist - in pictures

  • Pioneering Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim is among the five creatives selected on Dubai Public Art's shortlist. Photo: Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim
    Pioneering Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim is among the five creatives selected on Dubai Public Art's shortlist. Photo: Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim
  • Born in Ireland and raised in the UAE, Afra Al Dhaheri draws on her natural surroundings for inspiration. Photo: Rachele Salvioli
    Born in Ireland and raised in the UAE, Afra Al Dhaheri draws on her natural surroundings for inspiration. Photo: Rachele Salvioli
  • Active since the 1990s, Khalid Albanna is known for using collage to explore the history and rapid transformation of the UAE. Photo: Khalid Albanna
    Active since the 1990s, Khalid Albanna is known for using collage to explore the history and rapid transformation of the UAE. Photo: Khalid Albanna
  • Shaikha Al Mazrou recently participated in Freize Sculpture in London. Photo: Lawrie Shabibi
    Shaikha Al Mazrou recently participated in Freize Sculpture in London. Photo: Lawrie Shabibi
  • Asma Belhamar's interdisciplinary practice explores megastructures in the UAE and their impact on the topographical memory of local landscapes. Photo: Asma Belhamar
    Asma Belhamar's interdisciplinary practice explores megastructures in the UAE and their impact on the topographical memory of local landscapes. Photo: Asma Belhamar