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Manar Abu Dhabi 2025: 'The Light Compass' Illuminates City & Al Ain

Discover 19 stunning new light art installations across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This year's theme, 'The Light Compass', promises an unforgettable journey of art, technology, and nature.

In this image we can see there is a building which has sculptures, a clock and some text on it, in...
In this image we can see there is a building which has sculptures, a clock and some text on it, in front of it there are posters with some text, vehicles, umbrellas and a group of people, in the background we can see the sky.

Manar Abu Dhabi 2025: 'The Light Compass' Illuminates City & Al Ain

Mark your calendars for Manar Abu Dhabi 2025, a stunning public light art exhibition set to illuminate Abu Dhabi and Al Ain's varied landscapes from November 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026. This year's edition, themed 'The Light Compass', will explore light as both a guide and a medium, featuring 19 newly commissioned works and immersive installations by local and international artists. Curated by a talented team including Khai Hori, Alia Zaal Lootah, Munira Al Sayegh, and Mariam Alshehhi, the exhibition will showcase site-specific led lights sculptures and projections. The exhibition will unfold across diverse locations such as mangroves, sandbanks, gardens, and urban edges, transforming Abu Dhabi and Al Ain's skylines into a vibrant canvas. Accompanying the exhibition is a vibrant public programme, offering talks, workshops, and performances that promise to engage and inspire visitors. Manar Abu Dhabi 2025 promises to be a captivating event, bringing together art, technology, and nature. With its expanded reach to Al Ain and a thought-provoking theme, this year's exhibition is set to be a must-see spectacle. Mark your calendars and get ready to be enchanted by the magic of light.

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