Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026-27

The second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial opens in Abu Dhabi on Sunday 15 November 2026, after launching in Al Ain on 23 October, and runs across both cities until 15 February 2027. Every installation is in a public space, so it is free to see.

What to expect

Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and led by artistic director Elvira Dyangani Ose, this edition brings together 21 artists under the theme Home: A Glossary for a Communal Sense of Place. Their works look at city life, shared memory, material culture and how people use public space.

Where to find the artworks

• Mina Zayed (MiZa) and Souq Al Mina
• Saadiyat Cultural District, in the park between Zayed National Museum and Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Hidd Al Saadiyat
• Selected sites across Al Ain

Exact artwork locations are shared on paad.ae and the @publicartabudhabi Instagram account.

Good to know

• Free to visit, no ticket needed.
• Pair a visit to the Saadiyat artworks with Louvre Abu Dhabi or Zayed National Museum.
• Go in the late afternoon for cooler temperatures and good light for photos.

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