Albus Cavus in Dubai
October 7th, 2009 | 
Author: For creative centers in the world, Dubai has really carved out an identity for itself, and it’s one that’s constantly shifting. The gallery culture here is thriving, and it’s just one of the many reasons for visiting here. There are, of course, absolutely gorgeous beaches to contrast with the mysterious desert landscapes, and there are fantastic shopping malls with amazing entertainments that visitors of all ages will enjoy. It’s a place that’s made its name for hospitality, and when it comes to four star hotels, Dubai has some splendid choices for the discerning traveler. Our hotels are carefully selected to please all tastes, and offer you a magnificent place to call home while you are here.
Design and decor are at a premium here, in a city that prides itself on its ability to appeal to the visual senses. You’ll enjoy many splendid rests, and a host of other amenities, all yours to enjoy while you are also checking out the fabulous offerings of Dubai. It attracts visitors from all over the world, and the burgeoning art scene is becoming a magnet for international artists, coming to see what all the excitement is about. Interestingly, as it often happens in the art world, the excitement is usually the artists themselves. In 2008, an artist’s collective named Albus Cavus came here to do a project for urban revitalization.
Their plan here was to work with public space, and help to engage the local community to become active in transforming it to something that would have more aesthetic appeal. Their methods are very interesting, and speak to a number of contemporary trends in the art world that involve working with public space to make it accessible again to the citizens. Workshops, public events, and interactive mural painting were just part of the project, designed to bring out the creativity in the local residents. Albus Novus translates to white cave from the Latin, and refers to the basement in New Jersey where the collective had its beginnings.
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