Al Safa Art and Design Library Mural Reflects Dubai's Artistic Vitality

Dubai Culture adorned the facade of Al Safa Arts and Design Library with a monumental gypsum mural inspired by Dubai's heritage, contributing to highlighting its cultural diversity and contemporary artistic vitality. The Lebanese artist Chafa Ghaddar, through the mural, reimagines the ancient architectural design of the library building, emphasising the beauty and precision of Islamic ornamentation that was part of the library before undergoing comprehensive restoration. Through the mural composed of 1200 ceramic pieces coated in blue and white and covered with glass, Ghaddar seeks to create an intra-era dialogue by addressing the relationship between architecture and the arts. The artist drew inspiration from the Azulejos ceramic technique, a classic Portuguese ceramic heritage with roots in Islamic, Chinese, and ancient Spanish arts, demonstrating its adaptability to global cultural and architectural diversity, aligning with Dubai's nature and architectural heritage.