Al Manama Exhibition: Celebration of UAE National Day

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

Where:
d3, between buildings 9 & 10
When:
22 November to 3 December 2024

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