Whether you’re looking to get your hands on a limited-edition artwork or customise some accessories, there’s a lot to be excited about as the 2020 World Art Dubai festival prepares to kick off.
The art fair will be held from Thursday, October 8 to Saturday, October 10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, giving guests access to contemporary art from all over the world.
The sixth World Art Dubai will feature more than 3,000 pieces, from emerging Emirati artists to fashion art “disrupters” to experimental expressionists and photographers. In line with the affordable ethos, price points will remain varied, with artwork ranging from $100 (Dh367) onwards.
Visitors at this year’s event will also have live activations, art performances and curated talks to look forward to.
There will be an Art Fashion Show, where selected artists will present pieces on a runway, while Creativity Unmasked will feature artwork from exhibitors that reflect their personal experiences of the pandemic. Meanwhile Art for Every Wall will give people the chance to pick up pieces for less than Dh3,000.
Guests will also have the opportunity to customise their outfits with the help of multi-disciplinary artist Ella Elenzano Orencillo, who will be transforming everything from bags to shoes at the Artify Station. Or they can dance their worries away at an African dance workshop, to take place daily from 6pm to 7pm during the event.
The 2020 fair will have a focus on street art. World Art Dubai will have 10 artists from Vandalist Art’s gallery who will paint live graffiti and screen printing on the show floor. Vandalist Art, which was awarded Best Gallery at World Art Dubai 2019, will also feature street art and urban art canvases for sale.
Additionally, Casa de Maquinas, the collective of bikers, artists and skaters, with roots in motorcycling and street culture, will feature live motorcycle tank painting and leather gloves and helmet painting at the show.
This year's event will have safety guidelines in line with the rules and regulations laid out by government authorities. The venue, Dubai World Trade Centre, has been certified with the Bureau Veritas SafeGuard label. There will be temperature screenings, sanitiser disposers at multiple locations, real-time monitoring of crowd density and contactless registration.
World Art Dubai has also partnered with fynd.art to provide visitors with a contactless experience. Visitors will be able to find more information about artwork exhibited, artists and galleries by scanning an art piece with their mobile phone.
Tickets for World Art Dubai 2020 start at Dh20 for adults and is available through Platinum List. More information can be found here.
UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
Best Foreign Language Film nominees
Capernaum (Lebanon)
Cold War (Poland)
Never Look Away (Germany)
Roma (Mexico)
Shoplifters (Japan)
FFP EXPLAINED
What is Financial Fair Play?
Introduced in 2011 by Uefa, European football’s governing body, it demands that clubs live within their means. Chiefly, spend within their income and not make substantial losses.
What the rules dictate?
The second phase of its implementation limits losses to €30 million (Dh136m) over three seasons. Extra expenditure is permitted for investment in sustainable areas (youth academies, stadium development, etc). Money provided by owners is not viewed as income. Revenue from “related parties” to those owners is assessed by Uefa's “financial control body” to be sure it is a fair value, or in line with market prices.
What are the penalties?
There are a number of punishments, including fines, a loss of prize money or having to reduce squad size for European competition – as happened to PSG in 2014. There is even the threat of a competition ban, which could in theory lead to PSG’s suspension from the Uefa Champions League.
CHELSEA SQUAD
Arrizabalaga, Bettinelli, Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, Chalobah, Sarr, Azpilicueta, James, Kenedy, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Saul, Barkley, Ziyech, Pulisic, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Havertz, Lukaku.
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Your Guide to the Home
- Level 1 has a valet service if you choose not to park in the basement level. This level houses all the kitchenware, including covetable brand French Bull, along with a wide array of outdoor furnishings, lamps and lighting solutions, textiles like curtains, towels, cushions and bedding, and plenty of other home accessories.
- Level 2 features curated inspiration zones and solutions for bedrooms, living rooms and dining spaces. This is also where you’d go to customise your sofas and beds, and pick and choose from more than a dozen mattress options.
- Level 3 features The Home’s “man cave” set-up and a display of industrial and rustic furnishings. This level also has a mother’s room, a play area for children with staff to watch over the kids, furniture for nurseries and children’s rooms, and the store’s design studio.
BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES
Friday (all kick-offs UAE time)
Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin (10.30pm)
Saturday
Freiburg v Werder Bremen (5.30pm)
Paderborn v Hoffenheim (5.30pm)
Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (5.30pm)
Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayer Leverkusen (5.30pm)
Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30pm)
Sunday
Schalke v Augsburg (3.30pm)
Mainz v RB Leipzig (5.30pm)
Cologne v Fortuna Dusseldorf (8pm)
