The Aruba Art Fair, which highlights public mural art in the city of San Nicolas, … [+]
When it comes to events, Aruba is known for its carnival season, but for the first time in two years another festival celebrates the arts.
The Aruba Art Fair returns to the city of San Nicolas as the streets host three days of visual and performing arts demonstrations. A media release for the art fair lists nearly 200 artists and artisans participating in this year’s event.
2019 was the last year the Aruba Art Fair was held. The 2022 edition will mark his return from a two-year hiatus from November 4th to November 6th.
Over 50 murals will be on display during the Aruba Art Fair.
Aruba Tourism Authority CEO Ronella Croes said in a media statement: “The art fair is a beautiful celebration of Aruba’s vibrant artistic ethos, highlighting what attracts visitors to Aruba’s cultural offerings.”
The art exhibited during the fair consists of 10 new murals from San Nicolas, bringing the total to 54. Participating artists who have contributed to new public works include his Fio Silva from Argentina, ChemiS from Kazakhstan, Leho and Isidora from Taiwan. Paz Lopez from Chile.
During the art fair, tours of these murals are conducted by Aruba Art Tours. One place to see them is the San Nicolas Promenade, where this main spot serves as the main outdoor gallery.
The Aruba Art Fair kicked off with an art fashion show on November 2nd. … [+]
The fair will also host a photo contest, “Nature & Faces,” in which contributors capture photos of Aruba’s flora, fauna and people.
On November 2nd, just before the fair started, the Art Fashion Show opened. ART Fashion is an event with the theme of climate change. Eleven designers brought relevant topics into fashion. Among them, Luxury Flying Dress’s Alexandra Suarez focused on the theme of biodegradable dresses, while Off The Grid’s Robert Nestor presented fashionable designs inspired by water and the sea.
Food is also part of this festival, with many culinary pop-ups taking place throughout the weekend.
The Aruba Art Fair marks the artistic development of San Nicolas, a former home of international workers in a long-closed refinery, has evolved into Aruba’s cultural capital. This revival is being driven by a burgeoning art movement that has been driven since the fair’s inaugural year in 2016.
For more information, visit the Aruba Art Fair. websiteEvent information is also being updated Facebook page.
