Al Manama Exhibition: Celebration of UAE National Day
In celebration of UAE National Day, a vibrant cultural programme will take place in partnership with d3, marking a dynamic intersection of architecture, design and heritage.
The Al Manama exhibition, set to open on Friday 22nd November will run until 3rd of December, offering an array of cultural moments, including talks and creative collaborations that highlight the contemporary pulse of Emirati culture.
The Manamas were conceptualized by Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib in collaboration with Cartier to reimagine Emirati architecture in contemporary form, while preserving the rich heritage of the UAE.
AL MANAMA TALKS
Al Manama: Revisiting Typologies
Friday 22 November | 10:00am
Opening by:
Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President, d3
Caroline Dumont Frotiee, Managing Director, Cartier UAE
Moderated by:
Adina Hempel, Architect & Associate Professor at Zayed University
Speakers:
Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib, Urbanists & Researchers
Preserving Emirati Heritage Through Art & Design
Tuesday 26 November | 6:30pm
Moderated by:
Nadine Maalouf, Founder of 81 Designs
Speakers:
Omar Al Gurg, Founder of Modu Method
Alia Zaal, Artist & Curator
Cartier Women's Initiative: Insights with Emily Yu
Wednesday 27 November | 6pm
Speaker:
Emily Yu, Founder of Ginger Ah and CWI 2024 Fellow
The Cultural & Creative Resonance of Emirati Women (in Collaboration with startAD)
Wednesday 27 November | 6:30pm
Moderated by:
Tala Badri, Founder of Center for Musical Arts
Speakers:
Shaikha Al Azeezi, Founder of Madr Studio
Sara Al Sharouqi, Founder of RFLCT Creative Arts Center
Raw Designs: The Future of Making
Thursday 28 November | 6:30pm
Moderated by:
Hani Asfour, VP of Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation
Speakers:
Wafa Al Falahi, Multidisciplinary Designer
Majid Al Bastaki, Architect & Architectural Photographer
RSVP for talks: rsvp-manama@cartier.com