ArtKōrero, an art consultancy based in London and Dubai, has launched its next phase of art-led activations for brands in Dubai.
The programme follows the success of Kintsugi at Sexy Fish, a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Dubai, earlier this year. ArtKōrero invited guests to engage in the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold. The workshop aimed to create a story-driven encounter that resonated deeply with audiences. The result was a sold-out activation that positioned Sexy Fish not only as a dining destination but as a curator of cultural experiences.
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“Our role is to reimagine how art connects with people across multiple touchpoints and venues,” said Chimere Cisse, Founding Partner at ArtKōrero.
Therefore, the consultancy has a series of sensorial workshops in plan, to continue this direction. Each session will be designed to immerse participants in tactile, narrative-driven encounters that stimulate multiple senses, with a key focus on the luxury hospitality sector.
According to ArtKōrero, hosting such activations extends these brands’ promise beyond gastronomy, reinforcing them as places where art, design, performance and community converge.
“Through collaborations with brands such as One&Only, Sexy Fish, Baituti Home, and SOHO Dubai – alongside our own initiatives like KōFrames – we’re expanding how audiences experience art in the UAE, not only as collectors, but as active participants in the cultural landscape,” Cisse said.
Alongside these activations, ArtKōrero is expanding its KōFrames initiative, a rotating art display that introduces fine artworks of varying mediums, into spaces across Dubai. From cafes such as Toby’s Estate and Society, and leading boutique developer SOHO, to wellness clinics like Alserkal Avenue’s Jointspace, KōFrames aims to enable greater artists visibility whilst directly connecting their work to new audiences.
“At ArtKōrero, we design experiences that help our clients engage their audiences in deeper, more memorable ways,” said Amy Harrison, Senior Executive at ArtKōrero. “Whether through curated cultural programs or sensorial event takeovers, we create touchpoints that spark emotion and dialogue – strengthening brand loyalty, building community, and positioning our clients as leaders in shaping the region’s evolving cultural narrative.”
This comes on the heels of ArtKōrero’s highly publicised ‘Botanique’ villa takeover at One&Only The Palm with French-Lebanese artist Jenna Bitar. The one-night-only installation transformed a beachfront villa into a sensorial landscape of large-scale paintings and intimate floral settings – garnering international media coverage from Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire Arabia, to Savoir Flair, and drawing collectors, tastemakers, and influencers into a private yet impactful cultural dialogue.
