The Mine is a

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based

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founded and directed by Sanaz Askari.

About

Since its opening in November 2013, just as

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was announced, the space has been known to break down the city's commercial art scene by showcasing art that is accessible to art enthusiasts across the region. Known to exhibit artists whose works are often obscure and offbeat, ranging from bizarre sculptures to funky installations, The Mine has shaken up the local scene with a vast, ever changing collection of art that was otherwise overshadowed by more commercially successful artists. The Mine is a warehouse made up of around six thousand square feet with two spacious floors. Every facet of the venue is unobtrusive, with waste items found around the industrial area molded into tables, chairs and reception desks. The space is also used as a platform where industry professionals can network.

Exhibited Artists

*Giovanni Leonardo Bassan *

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*SUN7 *TANC *Pez *Bahareh Navabi *Nazanin Pouyandeh *Yasuaki Onishi *Francisco De Pajaro *L7M *Pose & Revok *Hamed Rashtian *Arash Nazari *Ivana Flores *Babak Dehkordi *Naeemeh Kazemi *Btoy *Frank&Robbert/Robbert&Frank

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mine, The 2013 establishments in the United Arab Emirates Art galleries established in 2013 Art museums and galleries in the United Arab Emirates Contemporary art galleries Culture in Dubai