Resonance: A Captivating Public Art Installation in Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood

Dubai Culture, in collaboration with Alserkal Arts Foundation, has unveiled Resonance, a site-specific public art installation in Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood. The installation is part of the Dubai Public Art Strategy, which aims to introduce unique artistic experiences that enhance Dubai’s global reputation, enrich its creative identity, and transform the city into an accessible open-air gallery.

Created by graphic designer Maryam Namvar and architect Neda Salmanpour, and curated by Munira Al Sayegh, Resonance is an artistic response to the historic and social significance of Al Shindagha. The installation consists of three delicately suspended metal panels that interact with the surrounding environment, reflecting the visual and auditory elements of the neighbourhood. It invites visitors to slow down, listen to the interplay of wind, water, and architecture, and contemplate the passage of time within this culturally and historically rich district.

This artwork is part of Lamma, an open call launched by Dubai Culture in collaboration with Alserkal Arts Foundation to commission site-specific public art installations across key cultural districts, including Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, Al Quoz Creative Zone, and Hatta. Through these installations, the initiative seeks to foster artistic expression that resonates with Dubai’s urban landscape and nurtures the local creative ecosystem.