Established in 2003, XVA is one of the leading galleries in the Middle East that specialises in contemporary art from the Arab world and Iran. Its rigorous exhibition programme includes works by emerging, mid-career and established artists who are responding to their local environments in thoughtful and provocative ways. XVA offers art consultancy services, providing expert consultancy and full project management for companies and individual requirements in art.Its original location in Dubai's heritage district, Bastakiya, served as the site for the Bastakiya Art Fair from 2007-2010. XVA conceived of and organised the fair as part of its commitment to raising the profile of contemporary art practice in Dubai. XVA opened its new location in Dubai's DIFC Gate Village in January, 2011.
