Salsali Private Museum, Contemporary art museum in Al Quoz, United Arab Emirates
Salsali Private Museum occupied Warehouse 14 on Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz, an industrial district of Dubai. Founded by Ramin Salsali, it showed works from his collection of over 800 pieces, spanning painting, photography, video art, sculpture and installation, alongside pieces from guest collections. The museum closed permanently in March 2019.
The museum opened in November 2011 as Dubai's first private contemporary art venue with an initial collection of around 900 pieces. It remained operational for roughly 8 years before closing in March 2019, marking an important chapter in the city's art institution development.
The collection featured works by established artists and emerging regional creators across painting, photography, video art, sculpture, and installation. These pieces brought together international perspectives with voices from the Middle Eastern contemporary art scene.
The museum was located in Unit 14 of Al Serkal Avenue Complex within the Al Quoz arts district and could be reached by phone during operating hours. Its position in the cultural hub made it easy to combine with other galleries and art venues in the surrounding area.
Ramin Salsali was honoured as "Patron of the Arts" by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2010, 2011 and 2012 for his engagement in Dubai's art scene. The museum occupied Warehouse 14 on Alserkal Avenue, a former industrial warehouse complex.
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