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9/16/25, 10:29 AM Aichi Triennale 2025: UAE Artists and Global Art Showcase
Aichi Prefecture is located between the Pacific Coast and the Mikawa Highlands in Japan. Known for its agriculture,
flower cultivation, and thriving urban centers, Aichi is the country’s third-largest metropolitan area.

Famous for its food culture, Aichi offers dishes like Hitsumabushi and Ogura Toast. It is also a hub for technology
and manufacturing, hosting companies such as Toyota, Denso, Aisin, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Aichi has a rich cultural heritage, including:
Traditional crafts such as ceramics, textiles, and karakuri puppetry.

Five annual “Yama, Hoko, and Yatai” float festivals, recognized by UNESCO.

The prefecture combines its industrial strength with cultural preservation, making it a vibrant center for both
innovation and tradition.

About Sharjah Art Foundation
The Sharjah Art Foundation promotes contemporary art in the UAE and globally. It organizes:

The Sharjah Biennial, featuring international contemporary artists.

The annual March Meeting, a gathering for artists and cultural professionals.

Grants, residencies, commissions, and traveling exhibitions.

Founded in 2009, the Foundation is committed to developing Sharjah’s cultural life while connecting with
international art communities. Its programs are free and open to the public, offering year-round exhibitions,
performances, and educational activities.

About Sharjah

Sharjah is the third-largest emirate in the UAE and the only one bridging the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Known for its focus on arts, architecture, and education, it hosts over 20 museums and has been recognized
internationally:

UNESCO Arab Capital of Culture (1998)

UNESCO World Book Capital (2019)

Sharjah continues to be a leading center for culture and art in the UAE and the broader region

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