Ever since it opened in 2012, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel has carved out a niche as an artistic hub in the heart of the city. Home to one of the largest art collections in town, the elegant interiors are adorned with 482 specially commissioned artworks created by 51 artists from across the Middle East, providing guests with an intimate connection to the culture and heritage of the region.
This spring, the hotel has launched an Artist in Residence programme to help foster emerging talent, offering dedicated spaces for up-and-coming artists to create work inspired by Dubai. The programme begins with German contemporary artist Sabrina Pohl, who weaves imagery and inspiration from her travels in Egypt and Italy into her abstract works. After a two-month residency that started in April, Pohl will exhibit her work at the hotel for two weeks from June 1. Other artists will be announced in due course. The exhibition of Pohl’s work will be the latest artistic collaboration on display at the hotel.
Previously, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel commissioned sculptor Tom Price to create a collection of 88 red Meltdown Bowls, made from melted red rope, which are dotted around the property, and has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious design and furniture houses – including Milan-based Sawaya Moroni, Germany’s Walter Knoll and Se London – to create custom furniture throughout.