Dubai World Trade Centre, UAEAnnual editionInternational art fair
World Art Dubai
Curated pavilions presenting international artists to one of the world's fastest-growing collector audiences.
Dubai · Riyadh · Paris · Venice · London
Connecting Artists With The World
Art Elfouly is an international art platform creating exhibitions, cultural experiences and meaningful connections between artists, collectors and institutions worldwide.
The Platform
Where Art MeetsThe World
Art Elfouly is an international curatorial platform founded by Oksana Elfouly, connecting artists with exhibitions, collectors, cultural institutions and international audiences.
From Dubai and the Gulf to Europe and beyond, Art Elfouly develops carefully curated exhibitions, cultural experiences, residencies and international collaborations.
Every project is built around one principle: to create meaningful opportunities for artists while bringing exceptional art closer to new audiences and collectors.
- Gulf
- Dubai · Sharjah · Abu Dhabi · Riyadh · Jeddah · Doha · Bahrain
- Europe
- Paris · Florence · Venice · Cannes · London · Lucerne · Zurich
- Beyond
- Istanbul · Izmir · Reno USA · Miami · New York
What We Do
More Than An Exhibition
Six disciplines, one continuous practice — from the first curatorial note to the collector who takes the work home.
01
Curation
International exhibition concepts, artistic direction and professional presentation.
02
Exhibitions
Participation in international art fairs, exhibitions and curated cultural programmes.
03
Artist Development
Long-term opportunities designed to expand visibility, international exposure and professional growth.
04
Collector Connections
Introducing artists and artworks to collectors, private clients and cultural patrons.
05
Cultural Experiences
Private salons, VIP openings, cultural gatherings and art experiences.
06
International Partnerships
Collaborations with galleries, institutions, organisations, hotels, brands and cultural platforms.
For Artists
For Artists With Something To Say
Art Elfouly provides artists with carefully selected opportunities to present their work internationally, build meaningful connections and develop their careers beyond a single exhibition.
- International Exhibitions
- Art Fairs
- Residencies
- Digital Presentations
- Collector Events
- VIP Openings
- Media Exposure
- Curatorial Opportunities
- Professional Portfolio Development
- International Networking
For Collectors
For Those Who Collect With Intention
Discover contemporary artists, emerging voices and exceptional works through a curated network of international exhibitions and private art experiences.
Private Art Advisory
Guidance shaped around your collection, not a sales list.
Curated Artwork Selection
Works selected by curatorial merit and long-term relevance.
Private Viewings
Studios, salons and quiet rooms, away from the fair floor.
VIP Events
Invitation-only previews before an exhibition opens publicly.
International Artist Discovery
Emerging voices from the Gulf, Europe and beyond.
Collector Network
A discreet international circle of patrons and private clients.
Institutions & Partners
Building Cultural Connections
Art Elfouly collaborates with cultural institutions, galleries, art fairs, hospitality groups, brands and private organisations to develop meaningful art programmes and international cultural experiences.
- Exhibition Curation
- Cultural Programming
- Artist Selection
- VIP Events
- Sponsorship
- Brand Collaborations
- Institutional Partnerships
- Cultural Consulting
Our Projects
Florence · London · CannesConcluded — March–May 2025Travelling cultural experience
Art Voyage
A three-city journey across Europe. Florence 7–14 March, London 2–7 April, Cannes 16–23 May 2025. The programme has concluded.
Adham Art Center, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaConcluded — 13–15 May 2025Exhibition
Jeddah Art Echo: Voices of the World
A dialogue between contemporary practice and the geometry of regional heritage, held at Adham Art Center Jeddah. The exhibition has concluded.
Istanbul, TürkiyeFestival editionInternational art festival
IAAF Istanbul
An international art and architecture festival held across historic Istanbul venues.
Art in Space, Downtown DubaiConcluded — 29 November 2025Private cultural salon
Art Privé
A private evening for artists, collectors and gallerists held at Art in Space, Downtown Dubai. The event has concluded.
Adham Art Center, JeddahConcluded — 18–20 November 2025Cultural programme
International Day of Islamic Art
A programme marking Islamic art through exhibitions and cultural collaboration, held at Adham Art Center, Jeddah. The programme has concluded.
Loire Valley, FranceOngoingResidency
Art Elfouly Residency
A private cultural environment inside a historic French château for artists, curators and collectors.
Featured — Loire Valley, France
A Château. A Community. A New Chapter.
Art Elfouly Residency is a private cultural environment in France created for artists, curators and collectors. Located within a historic French château, the residency brings together studio practice, cultural exchange, private salons and international creative connections.
Twelve bedrooms
A house built for a community, not a hotel.
Studios
Working space with daylight and no interruptions.
Private salons
Evenings of conversation between artists and patrons.
Curated experiences
Programme, table and territory, considered together.
Artists
Meet The Artists
Artists represented, exhibited and connected through Art Elfouly.
Artist roster — in preparation
Artist profiles are published only with the artist's consent.
Each profile carries a portrait or work image, name, country, medium and selected exhibitions — verified with the artist before publication. Profiles are added continuously through the platform's content system as artists join the programme.
- Portrait or artwork
- Name & country
- Medium & practice
- Selected exhibitions
Archive
The Art Elfouly Archive
Global Presence
From The Gulf To The World
Headquarters and World Art Dubai curation.
Dubai · Active programme
Leadership
The People Behind Art Elfouly
Oksana Elfouly
Founder & Art Director
- International Curator
- Founder of Art Elfouly
- World Art Dubai Curator
- ITSLIQUID Ambassador
Artem Serhiienko
Chief Operating Officer
- International Project Manager
- Art Consultant
- Global Partnerships
Hossam Elsayed
Strategic Partnerships Director
- Middle East Development
- Institutional Relations
- Sponsorship & Patronage
Journal
The Journal
Inside Art Elfouly
How an international platform is assembled — curation, logistics, and the people between an artist and an audience.
Series — publishing soonMeet The Artist Behind The Exhibition
A recurring series introducing the practice, materials and thinking behind a presented body of work.
Series — publishing soonCollector Stories
Conversations with patrons on how a collection begins, and what makes them return to a single artist.
Series — publishing soonResidency Diaries
Notes from the château: studio days, shared tables and the work that emerges from time given freely.
Series — publishing soonFrom Dubai To Europe
What travels well between a Gulf fair floor and a European salon — and what has to be rethought.
Series — publishing soonCuratorial Notes
Short essays on sequencing, hanging and the quiet decisions that shape how a room is read.
Series — publishing soonMedia
In The Press
Art Elfouly publishes press coverage only once an article, interview or feature has been verified and confirmed with the publication. Confirmed coverage is added here as it appears.
For interview requests, press images or media accreditation to an exhibition or opening, please contact the press desk.
Calendar
What's Next
Recent and forthcoming programme strands. Several 2025 exhibitions and events have concluded; registration is not currently open for those editions. New dates are published here once venues and partners are confirmed.
FairsEnquire
World Art Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Annual fair participation with a curated Art Elfouly presentation. The next edition's dates will be announced once confirmed.
ExhibitionsNotify me
Jeddah Art Echo: Voices of the World
Adham Art Center, Jeddah — concluded 13–15 May 2025
The exhibition has concluded. A new edition will be announced here once dates and partners are confirmed.
ExhibitionsNotify me
International Day of Islamic Art
Adham Art Center, Jeddah — concluded 18–20 November 2025
The programme has concluded. The next observance will be announced closer to the date.
VIPRequest invitation
Art Privé
Art in Space, Downtown Dubai — concluded 29 November 2025
A private evening for artists, collectors and gallerists. The event has concluded; future salons are by invitation.
ExhibitionsNotify me
Art Voyage
Florence · London · Cannes — concluded March–May 2025
A three-city European journey that has concluded. Future editions will be announced here.
ResidencyApply
Château Residency Sessions
Loire Valley, France
Residency sessions for artists, curators and collectors. Applications are reviewed as session windows open.
DeadlinesApply as an artist
Artist Applications
International — rolling
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Participation in concluded exhibitions is not currently open; selected artists are invited to upcoming programmes.
Application
Your Next Chapter Could Start Here.
Submissions are read as curatorial proposals, not enquiries. Our team reviews each application on a rolling basis and invites selected artists to exhibitions, residencies and private collector presentations.
01 About You
02 Your Practice
03 Your Work
04 Opportunity
05 Submit
Contact
Let's Create Something Meaningful.
For artists, collectors, institutions, partners and cultural organisations.
Office
Dubai, Business Bay — United Arab Emirates