A new partnership between Sotheby‘s and 10 of the UAE’s top galleries is hoping to shine a light on emerging and established artists from across the region.

Through The Gallery Collective, the auction house will host a rotating calendar of exhibitions starting this month. Every six to eight weeks, a gallery from the UAE will take over the action house’s space and make it their own.

“From the moment we opened our doors in the heart of the DIFC, our aim was to support the blossoming cultural ecosystem of the UAE, working side-by-side with the institutions and galleries who also make up the rich tapestry of the art scene here,” said Katia Nounou Boueiz, the deputy chairman of Sotheby’s Middle East.

“This series of boutique exhibitions will turn the spotlight onto emerging and established artists through the lens of our partner galleries, presenting them to collectors on the ground and through our international platform. It is a great opportunity to start to, or add to, a collection in an intimate setting, benefitting from a wealth of expertise.”

The galleries that will be working in partnership with Sotheby’s include Tabari Artspace, DIFC; Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery, Jumeirah; Efie Gallery in Al Khayat Avenue; and Iyad Qanazea Gallery, Abu Dhabi. From Alserkal Avenue, galleries such as Leila Heller Gallery, Aisha Alabbar Gallery, The Third Line, Lawrie Shabibi, Carbon 12 and Green Art Gallery will be participating.