The Exciting Call for Artists
Artists, get ready because ABU DHABI, UAE just dropped big news! Louvre Abu Dhabi has extended the deadline for proposal submissions to the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative, Art Here 2026 and the Richard Mille Art Prize. This move opens doors wider for contemporary artists across the GCC and India.
Transitioning smoothly, the museum keeps exploring shared human experiences and cultural connections. This year's edition expands to India alongside the GCC, reflecting longstanding ties rooted in exchange, coexistence and shared human values. Artists jump at this chance to shine in a major exhibition.
Confluences: Where Cultures Collide
Curated by distinguished museum leader Kamini Sawhney, creators from GCC (nationals and residents) and India (nationals) submit proposals around the theme Confluences. This theme dives into how the contemporary world shapes itself through overlapping histories, cultures and ecologies.
Dr. Guilhem André, Scientific, Curatorial and Collections Management Director at Louvre Abu Dhabi, explains the vision. "Art Here has always been conceived as a platform shaped by connections between artists, places, and shared histories." Expanding to India feels natural because ties between the Gulf and India run deep across the Indian Ocean world. Guest curator Kamini Sawhney adds that these relationships thrive through movement, adaptation and dialogue. Artists craft ambitious site-specific works that capture these vibrant intersections in trade, migration, language, culture and identity.
An esteemed jury picks the shortlisted artworks for the Art Here 2026 exhibition opening in November 2026. The 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize then awards one winner US $60,000 to spotlight regional talent. Artists, submit now and join this dynamic cross-cultural dialogue. For details, visit Louvre Abu Dhabi's website.
