Evolution Blog

In 2018, The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge hosted the 15th cycle of the AI Burda Awards for Islamic Art. This cycle included an art and ideas festival held at Warehouse 421, with an awards ceremony following at NYU Abu Dhabi. The award ceremony featured multiple prestigious acts from the Arab world along with the presentation of the Burda Award to artists who are at the forefront of Islamic art.

Things never really go out of style, and if they do, sometimes a simple fabric or colour change can breathe new life into anything.

When we were asked to build and manage Ideas festival and Forum we jumped at the chance. With a fun concept in one of the worlds most prestigious university grounds for a world recognized client. We just couldn’t say no.
The festival and forum were vastly different in vibe.

Evolution Scenic were asked to design, manufacture, and install the sets for the Annual Qudwa teachers Forum for a second year running. The event took place in emirates place Abu Dhabi
This year was the biggest year with a huge volume of print, scenic panels, and cut elements requiring meticulous organization logistically from the workshop through to site.