The newsletter is highlighted by three exciting interviews. First of all we met Michael Schindhelm. He was appointed by the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum to manage the realisation of a cultural city in Dubai. As a foreign artist and consultant, he provides excellent views of the way the cultural development, arts and business in the Emirates has been taken during the recent years. It reminds one of the ambitious plans of the society, which is currently confronted with the economic crises.

 

While Schindhelm is a representative for the Performing Arts, Sheika Lateefa bint Maktoum - our second interview partner - is a painter and photographer. She founded Tashkeel, a unique place in Dubai, where artists can meet and use the studios.

 

Last but not least Mandy Merzaban, collection manager and curator of the Barjeel Art Foundation. This Foundation aspires to become an educational resource in the region and is currently developing its public programmes that include discussions, workshops and lectures.

 

We added portraits of two festivals, who attract thousands of people in the United Arab Emirates. And finally we give you an extended collection of links called Side Steps, which draw a vibrant picture of the cultural developments in the entire region, including Qatar and Saudi-Arabia.

 

Are you interested in succeeding in the international arts sector? Then you need a comprehensive overview of new developments and the necessary know-how for their implementation. Arts Management Quarterly is an established digital journal aimed at the international audience. Not only does it reflect major developments in arts management and society beyond the national context, it also sheds light on regional developments and approaches that can be inspiring for the international arts sector.

 

 

 

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