XVA Gallery

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Tucked into the Al Fahidi Historic District since 2003, XVA has a knack for ferreting out top-notch up-and-comers from around the Middle East and India. Works often express the artists' cultural identities and challenge viewers' preconceptions. It also participates in prestigious art fairs such as Art Basel and Art London and holds regular art courses.

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