Art Dubai Downsizes Dramatically as War Reshapes Plans

Artnet News reports that Art Dubai has sharply reduced its scale and revised its format as war disrupts planning for the fair. The article, published April 15, 2026, describes the downsizing as a significant shift for one of the region’s major art-market events. It frames the changes as a response to instability affecting logistics, participation, and programming. Specific figures and the full scope of the revised plan are not included in the provided excerpt.

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