In 2009 the UAE became the first Gulf nation to have an official pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale. The country is now set to once again showcase contemporary Emirati art at the 54th International Art Exhibition — The Venice Biennale 2011,
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The exhibition has been curated by Vasif Kortun, well-known international curator and director of Research and Programmes,
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The three artists come from different backgrounds and age groups. They work with different media and offer their individual perspectives on the ethos of the UAE and the changes it is going through. Al Gaith is a young, emerging artist. She has studied Visual Communication at the School of Architecture and Design, American University of Sharjah,
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The design of the pavilion complements this approach,
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