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An artwork by Emirati Farah Al Qasimi, presented by The Third Line gallery from Dubai.
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Abu Dhabi Art reopened to the public at Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2021. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
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The fair returned to an in-person event for the first time in November 2020 since the start of the pandemic.
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Some 49 galleries participated in the fair.
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A reconstruction of a detail in the palace of Nimrud by US artist Michael Rakowitz.
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There was a focus on local artists.
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The fair hosted a VIP reception on the evening of November 16.
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Abu Dhabi Art ran until November 21.
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Pieces by Lebanese artist Chaouki Choukini, left, and Syrian Elias Zayat.
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More than 600 artworks are on display in booths across three galleries in Manarat Al Saadiyat.
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An artwork by Emirati Farah Al Qasimi, presented by The Third Line gallery from Dubai.
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Abu Dhabi Art reopened to the public at Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2021. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y7BDGGZPLZD4LBOGAOLYGIVJPQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4e8233717e684a61905019fef661f1bd8e7dc3963f6ae18bd4d7d0983c2955d9&width=400&height=225)
The fair returned to an in-person event for the first time in November 2020 since the start of the pandemic.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F325AKSSXBHPRJA6HYKYZV26YI.jpg?smart=true&auth=93df051a8a4e98949bb3db3d01b51f07fa4f4238791417b84e9e6b385f732bb0&width=400&height=225)
Some 49 galleries participated in the fair.
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A reconstruction of a detail in the palace of Nimrud by US artist Michael Rakowitz.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UITBQBUKMFCMFMMOYWQPR5DQJM.jpg?smart=true&auth=71519634c4c6fcf4076ed640e95d3ec53ea21307efb7cc529b4b1842390ed4c1&width=400&height=225)
There was a focus on local artists.
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The fair hosted a VIP reception on the evening of November 16.
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Abu Dhabi Art ran until November 21.
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Pieces by Lebanese artist Chaouki Choukini, left, and Syrian Elias Zayat.
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More than 600 artworks are on display in booths across three galleries in Manarat Al Saadiyat.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AMFAZM5TRJEOBCJ3ATH3NOBMPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=bfd69d75e851ac4f524837ea3f1f0a41c3f0c03d827a20ae132cddef30a1540e&width=400&height=225)
An artwork by Emirati Farah Al Qasimi, presented by The Third Line gallery from Dubai.
Abu Dhabi Art returns with a home town feel: 'We missed this during Covid'
The prestigious art fair opens at Manarat Al Saadiyat on November 17
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Melissa Gronlund
17 November, 2021
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