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FESTIVAL MASTER CLASSES
Contempory Art From Korea 1960's - Today
16 May - 30 June 2025
Curated by KYUNG-HWAN YEO and MAYA EL KHALIL
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.
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
5.30-7.30pm
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 a medium
To be announced
Thursday, June 12th
Identity as a medium
To be announced
Friday June 20th
Space as a medium
To be announced