Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, DubaiUpcoming — 19–22 November 2026International art fair
World Art Dubai 2026 runs 19–22 November at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, open to the public from 1PM–9PM.
Dubai · Riyadh · Jeddah · Paris · Loire Valley · Florence · Venice · Cannes · London · Istanbul
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
From the Studioto the Global Stage
Art Elfouly is an international curatorial platform founded by Oksana Elfouly. We connect artists with leading exhibitions, collectors, cultural institutions, and a global audience.
From Dubai and the Gulf countries to Europe and beyond, Art Elfouly develops carefully curated exhibitions, cultural programmes, artist residencies, and international collaborations.
Oksana Elfouly is an artist and international curator based in Dubai. Combining her own artistic practice with curatorial work, she has built a platform that helps artists reach the international stage. Oksana serves as Official Curator of World Art Dubai and Ambassador of ITSLIQUID. Her projects span key art events across the Gulf and Europe, including Paris, Florence, Venice, London, Istanbul, and other cities.
At the heart of our work lies a single principle: to create real professional opportunities for artists and bring outstanding contemporary 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
Our Practice
A Complete Process
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.
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Cultural Experiences
Private salons, VIP openings, cultural gatherings and art experiences.
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International Partnerships
Collaborations with galleries, institutions, organisations, hotels, brands and cultural platforms.
For Artists
For those prepared to take the next step
Art Elfouly offers artists carefully considered opportunities to present their work on the international stage, cultivate meaningful relationships, and develop a sustained career well beyond the confines of 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
Collecting with intention
Access to contemporary artists and carefully selected works through a refined network of international exhibitions and private events.
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 projects.
- 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
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
A dialogue between contemporary practice and the geometry of regional heritage, held at Adham Art Center Jeddah. The exhibition has concluded.
Lütfi Kırdar ICC, Istanbul, TürkiyeUpcoming — 2–6 December 2026International art festival
IAAF İstanbul 2026 takes place 2–6 December at Lütfi Kırdar ICC, Istanbul.
Art in Space, Downtown DubaiConcluded — 29 November 2025Private cultural salon
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
A programme marking Islamic art through exhibitions and cultural collaboration, held at Adham Art Center, Jeddah. The programme has concluded.
Loire Valley, FranceOngoingResidency
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
A curatorial network built city by city — from Dubai and Jeddah to Paris, Florence, London and Istanbul, with new destinations in preparation.
- Cities
- 10
- Active programmes
- 8
- In preparation
- 2
Active programme
Headquarters. World Art Dubai 2026: 19–22 November, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, 1PM–9PM.
Projects
- World Art Dubai
- Art Privé
Dubai · Active programmeDubai — headquarters
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
Curatorial notes, artist guidance and field reports from exhibitions in the Gulf and Europe — written from inside the projects we produce.
What A Fair Floor Actually Asks Of An Artist
A fair is not a gallery. Ten metres of wall, nine hours a day, and a visitor who decides in four seconds.
August 2026 · 4 min read
The Quiet Decisions: Sequence, Height, Distance
Hanging is an argument. The order of works decides what a visitor believes by the time they reach the last wall.
July 2026 · 5 min read
Preparing A Portfolio That Curators Actually Read
Fifteen images, one page of text, correct file names. Most rejections are administrative, not artistic.
July 2026 · 6 min read
How A Collection Begins — Usually With A Mistake
Almost every collector we work with bought something early that they now keep in storage. That purchase taught them their own eye.
June 2026 · 4 min read
What Travels Between Dubai And A European Salon
Art Voyage moved from Florence to London to Cannes. The works stayed the same; almost everything around them changed.
June 2026 · 5 min read
Residency Diaries: Time As The Actual Material
Notes from the château — long studio days, shared tables, and what happens when a deadline is removed.
May 2026 · 4 min read
Istanbul: Showing Contemporary Work In Historic Rooms
IAAF İstanbul places new work in a city with layers. The building is never neutral — so it becomes part of the curation.
May 2026 · 5 min read
Private Viewings: Why The Best Rooms Are Empty
Away from the fair floor, a collector spends eleven minutes with a single work instead of four seconds with fifty.
April 2026 · 3 min read
Writing A Wall Text Nobody Skips
Sixty words, one idea, no jargon. If a visitor has to read it twice, the text has failed, not the visitor.
April 2026 · 3 min read
Media
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 Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai — 19–22 November 2026
World Art Dubai 2026 runs 19–22 November at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, open to the public from 1PM–9PM, with a curated Art Elfouly presentation.
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