• 'Shaping Meaningful and Lasting Collections'

    "Shaping Meaningful and Lasting Collections"

    Firetti Contemporary is a Dubai-based gallery located in the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to presenting a focused and rigorous program of contemporary art from the region and beyond.
     
    Working with both emerging and established artists, the gallery supports practices that engage critically with material, memory, and the evolving conditions of our time. Its program is defined by a considered curatorial approach, bringing together multidisciplinary works that speak to both local contexts and international dialogues.
     
    Positioned within Dubai’s dynamic cultural landscape, Firetti Contemporary operates as a platform for exchange between artists, collectors, and institutions. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and tailored presentations, the gallery fosters meaningful engagement while building thoughtful, long-term collections.
     
    At its core, Firetti Contemporary is committed to clarity, depth, and relevance, contributing to the region’s growing cultural discourse while maintaining a strong global outlook.
  • THE TEAM

    THE TEAM

    Founded by Mara Firetti, an entrepreneur and devoted art collector who is deeply committed to fostering the advancement and global recognition of artists. Over the past 15 years, Mara has distinguished herself as an astute art advisor and dedicated advocate for artists, orchestrating public events and international exhibitions in prestigious institutions and renowned Art Fairs. Through these endeavors, she has cultivated an impressive array of esteemed art collectors, simultaneously gaining invaluable expertise as a press officer, and cultivating an extensive network of significant connections.
     
    With her headquarters in Dubai, Mara's overarching vision revolves around cultivating an intricate web of artistic collaborations characterized by a distinctive presentation approach. This vision, in turn, seeks to seamlessly integrate with the local community. Through this endeavor, Mara is dedicated to nurturing emerging artists in the region and embracing the pivotal role that art assumes in fostering sustainability and addressing societal concerns. In her noble pursuit, her mission extends to catalyzing social change, utilizing the transformative influence of art to inculcate values that enrich our society.

     

     

  • At her right hand side is Celine Azem, a Syrian-Italian curator. She received her bachelor’s degree in Curation at Central...

    At her right hand side is Celine Azem, a Syrian-Italian curator. She received her bachelor’s degree in Curation at Central Saint Martins (London, UK) in 2019. Celine is part of Firetti Contemporary’s team as Curator and Director. Her practice as a curator is interdisciplinary, covering a range of themes and working with both international and regional artists. She has organised exhibitions in both the private and public sectors and engages in cross-cultural exchange between the UAE and Italy. Her focus is on promoting and supporting the growth of artists from the Middle East. 

     

    Together the team shares a deeply rooted passion in art and all it stands for.  Their mission is to establish an Art Gallery that promotes and supports emerging and established artists that create meaningful artworks and  deliver a strong statement from different corners of the world.