CARBON 12 is a contemporary art gallery at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, founded in 2008 by Kourosh Nouri and Nadine Knotzer. Its exhibitions bring together regional and international artists, with work connected to countries including Austria, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and Iran. Look for shows by artists such as Sara Rahbar, whose mixed-media textiles and sculptures use vintage materials and draw on US history. Check the exhibition schedule before your visit, and go on a weekday for a quieter look around.
A gallery in Dubai’s contemporary art scene
Kourosh Nouri and Nadine Knotzer founded CARBON 12 in 2008. The gallery presents regional and international artists, with work connected to countries including Austria, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and Iran.
Its exhibitions change, so check the current schedule before setting out. That is especially useful if you want to see a particular artist or show. Talks and other contextual activities may accompany exhibitions and offer more background on the work.
Artists and materials to look for
Sara Rahbar is one of the artists associated with the gallery. The Tehran-born, New York-based mixed-media artist gathers vintage materials and assembles them into textiles and sculptures. Her work connects those materials with the history of the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The range of artists and approaches makes the exhibition schedule the best guide to what you will see on a given visit. A weekday visit can mean fewer crowds than a weekend trip.
FAQ
Where is CARBON 12?
It is at Unit 37, Alserkal Avenue, Street 8, Dubai.
When was CARBON 12 founded?
Kourosh Nouri and Nadine Knotzer founded the gallery in 2008.
Which artists can I see at CARBON 12?
The gallery presents regional and international artists. Sara Rahbar is among the artists associated with its program, but check the exhibition schedule for current shows.
