multi-sensory ‘teamLab phenomena’ artwork venue in abu dhabi reaches 70% final touch

expansive art venue in Abu Dhabi is now 70% complete

The teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast 17,000-square-meter experiential art space in Saadiyat Cultural District, has reached 70% completion. Created as part of a collaboration between teamLab, the Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Miral Group, the venue is conceived as a ‘home to infinite curiosity’. The reinforced concrete structure is now fully complete, while the construction of the artwork spaces is underway, with the entire building scheduled to be finished in 2024. The project introduces a new art concept called Environmental Phenomena, in which visitors are invited to explore a fresh perspective on our world. The artworks within this new art space aren’t independent; instead, they are created by the environment, which triggers various phenomena (read more in our previous coverage here). ‘A key characteristic of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is the environment and the various phenomena created by it. The environment stabilizes the structure of these phenomena, and the stabilized phenomena become the artworks themselves,’ explains teamLab, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between art and environment in this project.

teamLab Phenomena in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District is 70% complete | all images © DCT Abu Dhabi

teamLab Phenomena blends Art, Environment, and Culture

The project is designed to adapt to various environments, providing a platform for unique phenomena, reflecting teamLab‘s concept. Aligned with Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, alongside institutions like Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the complex aims to offer an innovative art experience. Upon its completion in 2024, it seeks to provide a distinct cultural encounter, appealing to a diverse global audience. Jonathan Brown, Chief Portfolio Officer of Miral, expresses the collective vision: ‘Miral’s vision for developing teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is to provide a captivating cultural journey that brings a new realm of educational exploration and creative discovery to the emirate.’