Emily Smith Re-Membering Dubai
October 8th, 2009The perfect setting for a luxury hotel, Dubai has many splendid things to offer the discerning traveler. It’s had an amazing boom in the past decade, and has become a rather magnetic attraction for celebrities from all around the world. The parties on the beach and in the clubs are truly fantastic, and Dubai does have a magnificent night life, but there are many sides to Dubai. There are plenty of attractions that will appeal to guests of all ages, with city tours and shopping malls and much much more. There is also an absolutely thriving art gallery scene, and the music scene here is also getting to be a world-class cultural phenomenon. There are always art festivals and fairs, or splendid choices for seeing live music, along with all the other attractions that make Dubai a perfect destination for your wanderlust.
Our hotels are carefully selected to offer you the best in style and hospitality, and you’ll love the splendor our accommodations offer. There are hosts of amenities to keep you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, as well as offering most any convenience you might need to make your stay here fruitful. After a rest in the sumptuous rooms, you can enjoy a fantastic meal, prepared by world-class chefs, before setting off on your new adventures. If you happen to be in town during Art Dubai, you may have the opportunity to see the work of Emily Smith.
She’s one of hundreds of artists who present new work here during this fantastic exhibition, and offers a taste of what’s happening in the galleries all year round. There’s no bad time to visit Dubai if you’re looking at art, because there’s always something exciting happening. Emily Smith is one of the international names presenting new work in an exciting and edgy atmosphere. This U.K.-based artist, who works with the SVA group, deals with memory and objects, and uses Derridian theories of poststructural meaning to investigate how we make meaning with things. Her particular blending of sculpture and projection play with perception in an enticing way, one tha haunts the memory of the spectator long after the gallery lights have dimmed.