Carbon 12

Carbon is the "underdog" of elements. Everyone knows about CO and CO2, but what is often forgotten is that carbon is found in every single biological being. Carbon is omnipresent. And just like Dubai, magically making the impossible possible, carbon magically creates two extreme forms: diamond and charcoal. One is sparklingly clear, the other mysteriously black, and each is more beautiful than the other. 12 is the non-radioactive isotope of Carbon. We dare to find magic in extremes. But just like the 12, we are safe.

Carbon 12 was founded in 2008 as a platform for international artistic exchange, enabling artists and art lovers from all around the world to meet in the fantastic city of Dubai. This gallery was born out of pure passion; the zeal of an art lover who started collecting works of the stars of Middle Eastern contemporary art years before they left their native countries. With such a founder, it was only natural that Carbon 12 would take up the task of both recognising talents from today and detecting talents of tomorrow.

Carbon 12 represents both newly discovered artists and internationally recognised names whose works already hang in museums. We made sure that our gallery’s exquisite selection covers all fields of art, including painting, sculpture, photography, and media art. Here, you will find both carefully chosen extravagances such as neo-expressionistic paintings, “technicolours”, “psychedelic-bionic” paintings, and as well as analogue realistic photography.

Like carbon, which unites extremes such as diamond and charcoal, Carbon 12 will also unite two crucial extremes: the love for art and the investment potential of art. Our love of art doesn't make us forget about its speculative aspect. We have chosen our artists not only for their unique artistic criteria but also because we know their art is valuable. Implementing business logic on top of the passion for art is essential if art is to acquire and keep its deserved place in the modern world, which is ruled by rationale. At Carbon 12, we are proud to say we are able to combine our love for art and our courage to be different, with our international art market experience. We believe in providing the best – through uniting both of those worlds.

Best also means collaboration and partnership. This is why Carbon 12 has teamed up with two established galleries from European capitals to provide Dubai with internationally recognised quality and trends. Known as one of the most international cities in the world, in which over 90 percent of the population is comprised of expatriates, Dubai deserves an art scene that covers tastes, talents and trends from every corner of the world.

Carbon 12 is located in Dubai Marina, one of the most exclusive residential, leisure and business locations in this booming city. We believe that this exquisite location creates a perfect setting for our art space. The amazing and unconventional layout of our gallery makes the premises of Carbon 12 into an exceptional location solely devoted to art. Its simplicity and elegant minimalism won’t distract you away from the stunning works of art on display.

CARBON 12 DUBAI

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA VIEW TOWERS, GROUNDFLOOR

P.O. BOX 214437

MOBILE1 +971 50 464 43 92

MOBILE2 +971 50 873 96 23

EMAIL INFO@CARBON12DUBAI.COM

Web: http://www.carbon12dubai.com