The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to be Complete in 2025
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The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the region’s pre-eminent museum dedicated to global modern and contemporary art, is set for completion in 2025 Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has announced.
A contractor has been appointed for the project with a contract value of US$1bn to deliver the Frank Gehry-designed museum.
The landmark project is being developed on Saadiyat Island by DCT - Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is the largest and latest instalment in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s international group of museums.
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The museum will present a global collection, with a focus on works from West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia (WANASA). UAE national, regional and international experts will contribute to the development of museum’s collection and programmes.
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The project cements plans to transform the emirate into a centre for the culture and creative industries, and will foster global cultural exchange.
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