Abu Dhabi
Since 2019, Studio Römer has led the curatorial strategy of ‘For Abu Dhabi’ — an initiative to create city-wide public art to improve liveability and shape a legacy of engagement with local artists. For the 10th UN World Urban Forum, Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles was exhibited on the Corniche as part of a dynamic program celebrating Culture + Innovation.
What we did
Public Art Curation
Placemaking
Education
Social Media
‘Forever Bicycles’
Ai Weiwei loaned his prestigious sculpture – composed of 720 bicycles – to Abu Dhabi, to be exhibited on the Corniche in celebration of the 10th UN World Urban Forum.
‘For Abu Dhabi’ Art Tour
Studio Römer’s art projects were showcased as part of the World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi.
‘Tolerance’
Brazilian artist Kobra created a 2,000-square-meter mural in Al Bateen. The artwork depicts the diverse faces of the emirate and embodies the strongly held values of tolerance and respect amongst cultures.
‘Sharp Liquid’
Argentinian artist Elian Chali lent his bright, geometric style to a house on Al Falah Street.
‘Kids of Abu Dhabi’
Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic painted local Emirati girls at play in Mina Zayed.
‘Grocery’
Beloved Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim transformed the Madinat Zayed Produce Market with colorful shapes inspired by the fruits and vegetables sold at the market.
Acrylicize
Working in collaboration with the students and teachers, Acrylicize — the British award-winning collective of artists, designers and craftsmen — enlivened the exterior walls of two Abu Dhabi schools with murals and sculptural seating elements.
