Louvre Abu Dhabi along with Richard Mille, the Swiss watching making brand, has announced the launch of a new annual exhibition called Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here.
Additionally, The Richard Mille Art Prize has also been created in an effort to promote the best contemporary art pieces.
For the first launch, Emirati and UAE based artists will be focused on for the exhibition and the prize, in line with the 50th anniversary of the UAE.
The exhibition will offer artists with the yearly opportunity to showcase their contemporary artwork and will run from November 2021 to March 2022.
The theme for the year is ‘Memory, Time and Territory’, which will focus on the UAE's legacy as well as a focus on the past, present and future.
One of the artists selected for the exhibition will receive The Richard Mille Art Prize with a cash prize of $50,000 as well as a ten-year commitment between the museum and Richard Mille.
Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille EMEA, said, “In a few short years, Louvre Abu Dhabi has become one of the most iconic art museums in the world. Richard Mille and Louvre Abu Dhabi are both built upon the tenets of excellence in innovation, artistry, mastery and savoir-faire. As an avid art collector, I have long been inspired by the visionary perspectives brought to light by contemporary artists. Therefore, I’m especially proud to see this collaboration between Louvre Abu Dhabi and Richard Mille come to life, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. The Richard Mille Art Prize will redefine the benchmarks of contemporary creativity, with a goal to offer exceptional artists the opportunity to create a new dimension of their potential.”
Submissions are open till 31 August. For more information, visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi website.