This talk marks the launch of +971: 50 Emirati Creatives Shaping the UAE, edited by Myrna Ayad and published by Rizzoli. The first book of its kind to survey the country’s creative landscape, it offers an unprecedented look at the talents shaping the nation’s cultural identity and features 50 visionary Emirati creatives working across visual art, design, architecture, culinary arts, writing and literature, film, and performing arts and music. With a foreword by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, +971 includes insightful essays by leading specialists working across various creative sectors in the UAE.

Nawar Al Qassimi, Vice President, Sharjah Art Foundation; Asma Belhamar, Visual Artist; and Khalid Shafar, Designer. Moderated by Myrna Ayad, Cultural Strategist and Editor.

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Location: Auditorium, Art Dubai