A.R.M. Holding, the Lead Partner of Art Dubai
- A.R.M. Holding has renewed its commitments to supporting Art Dubai for a further five years.
- Art Dubai 2023 opens to the public from 3rd to 5th March at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai and previews will be held on 1st and 2nd March.
- A.R.M. Holding returns with the third edition of the Children’s Programme with Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren.
- A firm with the philosophy of investing in the future, A.R.M. Holding announces the launch of its premium real estate brand, HUNA.
Dubai, UAE – 1 March 2023
A.R.M. Holding, a leading investment firm in the UAE, is proud to announce its partnership with Art Dubai, the world-renowned international art fair. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the fair will take place at Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 3rd to 5th March 2023 with previews on 1st and 2nd March.
The collaboration between A.R.M. Holding and Art Dubai highlights the importance of and is committed to developing the art and culture ecosystem of the region. With this partnership, A.R.M. Holding and Art Dubai will work together to support and promote the growth and development of the art industry through regional and international artists, galleries, and collectors.
Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, CEO of A.R.M. Holding, commented on the firm’s decision to extend their cooperation with Art Dubai for an additional five years, “We are delighted to renew and expand our partnership with Art Dubai for a further five years. Art Dubai is one of the most important institutions in the region’s cultural landscape, incubating and supporting innovation and creativity in all its forms and at all ages. Through this partnership we aim to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global center of culture."
This year, Art Dubai promises to welcome over 130 contemporary and modern galleries from more than 40 countries across four main gallery sections: Contemporary, Modern, Bawwaba and Art Dubai Digital. It is also providing a platform to more than 30 first-time exhibitors aligning with A.R.M. Holding’s philosophy to empower and support emerging talents.
For the third edition of the Children’s Programme, A.R.M. Holding has collaborated with Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren who processes the mundane and normal into art, to curate the workshops taking place from 2nd to 5th March. The workshops will accommodate children of differing ages and educational levels, the activities will be adapted and prepared in three formats to suit ages 5-7, 8-12 and 13-17 years. The A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme brings together artists and designers to collaborate with local schools through bespoke workshops. Following its success at Art Dubai in March 2022, the programme has expanded to 80 schools across the seven emirates and is dedicated to expand further this year.
“Children are the future of tomorrow and as such, A.R.M. Holding launched the Children’s Programme in 2021 designed it to demystify art for young minds. Art is all about self-expression and freedom, allowing children to portray their vision and practice decision-making. With Art Dubai, we take the opportunity to empowering the future makers to see the world differently and communicate with creativity and to continue empowering the next generation through innovative programmes like the A.R.M. Children’s Programme, which will expand this year to more than 9,000 students.“
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, CEO of A.R.M. Holding.
The concept for this year themed "The Flag Project" will see Jacob working with the children to demonstrate how abstract concepts are part of everyday lives. All the participants will be given striped red and white t-shirts to wear as a uniform and they will make collages in colored paper. Finally, all these different collages will be sewn together, and the children will be able to transform them into flags that they can take home.
Jacob Dahlgren commented: “Using commonplace materials from local surroundings to create art teaches children how to apply practical and creative knowledge in their day-to-day lives. “
A.R.M. Holding, the private investment firm and multi-focused economic enabler, focuses on investing in partnerships that reinforce Dubai’s position as the global capital of culture and innovation. It collaborates to that end with Art Dubai on many initiatives that foster young talent and creativity across the emirates.
Also, A.R.M Holding announces the launch of its premium real estate brand, HUNA. Scheduled to open doors in the last quarter of 2023, HUNA is a culturally rich developer that carefully curates and combines celebrated designers, creators, and places for elite clientele so they can experience a truly bespoke lifestyle.
Art and culture are at the heart of HUNA’s DNA and identity. HUNA is designed to host a series of activations where members will enjoy exclusive experiences, including monthly talks on contemporary culture featuring leading global speakers, unique dining moments, and quarterly exhibitions showcasing rotating outdoor sculptures by local and international artists.
A.R.M holding commits to contributing to the arts and culture scene in the Middle East being the first corporate patron of the Dubai Collection. The firm possesses the first institutional art collection in the emirate held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum created to document the history of the city and narrate its cultural identity. The partnership between A.R.M. Holding and Art Dubai represents a significant milestone in the development of the art industry in the region. It is an exciting opportunity for both organizations to collaborate and contribute to the growth of the art industry, while promoting cultural exchange and awareness.
