DIFC unveils 'Whispers of the City: A Tapestry of Artworks', a unique open-air art experience

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its third edition of the DIFC Sculpture Park, this year featuring the theme, "Whispers of the City: A Tapestry of Artworks". This much anticipated display of public art and sculptures from local, regional and international artists has opened to the public through to April 2025. 

The DIFC Sculpture Park aligns with Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision to position Dubai as an open-air art gallery, enhancing the city’s cultural landscape. The theme invites visitors on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of urban life, where each artwork serves as a thread, weaving together the diverse narratives of the city’s inhabitants.

Featuring more than 70 sculptures by 40 artists from various artistic disciplines and nations, this year's edition celebrates DIFC’s 20th anniversary with a series of interactive elements for the public to enjoy. Alongside the launch of the Sculpture Park, the “Sculpting Futures” campaign, held in conjunction with Dubai Cares, that was also announced at the event.

DIFC Sculpture Park enhances Dubai's artistic and cultural landscape, as well as strengthening the city's position as a global arts destination, reinforcing DIFC’s role as a key arts and culture hub in Dubai. DIFC Sculpture Park is located around the destination and is free to attend. Art enthusiasts, school groups and the public are encouraged to attend this unique opportunity to be immersed in the world of art and culture right in the heart of Dubai.

The opening of the DIFC Sculpture Park follows the 18th edition of DIFC Art Nights which witnessed unprecedented attendance numbers since its opening night in Gate Village on 7 November, heralding nine nights of art and culture to celebrate DIFC’s 20th anniversary year. Local, regional and international artists converged to have their works displayed in the heart of Dubai’s financial district, after rigorous assessment from an open call for artists.

Art enthusiasts experienced and explored Art Nights, where 170 artworks transform DIFC’s Gate Village. A highlight of the event is Emirati artist Dhuha's live painting, commemorating DIFC's milestone anniversary and inviting public interaction with the creative process.

Renowned international sculptor Anthony Quinn is featured at DIFC Art Nights with his kinetic golden sculpture 'Infinite Love,' alongside over 100 artists from around the world, representing a variety of disciplines. For the first time, the event includes design, further cementing DIFC Art Nights as a key cultural platform in the emirate."

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