FESTIVAL MASTER CLASSES

Contempory Art From Korea 1960's - Today

16 May - 30 June 2025
Curated by KYUNG-HWAN YEO and MAYA EL KHALIL
Exhibition designed by Formafantasma

A number of masterclasses seek to empower young people to explore and pursue careers in music and the arts. It equips them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed by giving them an extraordinary opportunity to meet and learn first-hand from the internationally acclaimed artists performing at Abu Dhabi Festival.
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Brought to you by Mubadala

Public Program "Layered Dialogues"

Location: Multipurpose space within the exhibition area, Gallery S, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

Friday May 16th

5pm - 6pm
Curatorial discussion: Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits
Kyunghwan Yeo, Co-curator
Maya El Khalil, Co-curator
Byungjun Kwon, artist
Choi Goen, artist

6.15pm - 7.15pm
Exhibition design as a medium
‍Exhibition designers Formafantasma’s Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin in conversation with co-curators Kyunghwan Yeo & Maya El Khalil‍

Saturday May 17th
5pm - 5.30pm
Talk: Chris Dercon in conversation with co-curators Kyung-hwan Yeo & Maya El Khalil

5.30pm - 7.30pm
Film screening: Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV, 2023
Featuring a captivating showcase of his work, this documentary profiles the career of Nam June Paik and his pioneering contributions to video art. Directed by Amanda Kim.

‍Thursday May 29th
Body as medium‍

Thursday, June 12th
Society as medium‍

Friday June 20th
Space as medium

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