A/P Room becomes first UAE-founded gallery at Design Miami Paris
Dubai's The A/P Room exhibited at Design Miami Paris in October 2026, the first UAE-founded collectible design gallery to do so. It pairs Brazilian, Lebanese and American works and is due at NOMAD Abu Dhabi in November.
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Mixed · 2The A/P Room, a collectible design gallery based at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, became the first UAE-founded gallery of its kind to exhibit at Design Miami Paris. Gulf NewsN “has become the first UAE-founded collectible design gallery to exhibit at Design Miami Paris” Read at Gulf News ↗ Arab NewsRC “became the first UAE-founded gallery of its kind to exhibit at Design Miami Paris in October” Read at Arab News ↗ Centre · 1Gulf News reported that the presentation ran from 20 to 25 October 2026. Gulf NewsN “Its presentation, held from 20–25 October 2026” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2It paired mid-century Brazilian works by Joaquim Tenreiro, Abraham Palatnik and Branco e Preto with objects by the Lebanese architect and ceramicist Zein Daouk and Originform, a new body of sculptural work by Los Angeles-based artist Rogan Gregory. Arab NewsRC “mid-century Brazilian works by Joaquim Tenreiro, Abraham Palatnik and Branco e Preto with objects by Lebanese architect and ceramicist Zein Daouk” Read at Arab News ↗ Gulf NewsN “a new body of work by Los Angeles–based artist Rogan Gregory” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 1Gulf News also lists Móveis Cantu among the exhibited names, and describes Gregory's Originform as sculptural lighting that draws on biology and anthropology. Gulf NewsN “the biomorphic pieces draw on his interest in biology and anthropology” Read at Gulf News ↗ Right · 1Arab News said Gregory's pieces use natural fibres, bronze and ceramic, and that his chandelier was the centrepiece of the Paris presentation. Arab NewsRC “using materials including natural fibers, bronze and ceramic. His chandelier served as the centerpiece of the Paris presentation” Read at Arab News ↗ Mixed · 2Founder Christelle Bassila said Paris lets the gallery bring its curatorial vision into a wider conversation and share Middle Eastern work internationally. She told Arab News the region's designers and galleries deserve a stronger presence on the international stage. Gulf NewsN “Paris allows us to bring our curatorial vision into a wider conversation” Read at Gulf News ↗ Arab NewsRC “its designers and galleries deserve a stronger presence on the international stage” Read at Arab News ↗
Centre · 1Partner Elie Khouri, an art patron and Chairman of Atelio, called the participation an important step in building a distinctive voice in collectible design. Gulf News says the gallery is part of Atelio, Dubai's destination for design furniture and collectible design. Gulf NewsN “Participating in Design Miami Paris marks an important step in that journey”“The A/P Room is part of Atelio, Dubai’s destination for design furniture and collectible design.” Read at Gulf News ↗ Mixed · 2The gallery is due to take part in NOMAD Abu Dhabi in November 2026, its second participation, with works by Emirati and other regional designers alongside historical pieces. Gulf NewsN “The gallery will return to NOMAD Abu Dhabi for its second participation in November 2026” Read at Gulf News ↗ Arab NewsRC “before founder Christelle Bassila heads to the NOMAD Abu Dhabi collectable design fair in November” Read at Arab News ↗ Right · 1Bassila said she looks for connection between works rather than uniformity, and hopes to encourage a deeper collecting culture and greater visibility for regional designers. Arab NewsRC “I look for a sense of connection, but not uniformity.”“to give regional designers greater visibility alongside established international voices” Read at Arab News ↗
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- Framing
- Company-news style report (GN Focus) presenting the Paris showing as a milestone for the gallery, with quotes from the founder and a partner.
- Emphasis
- Gallery's international development, the Originform lighting, Atelio affiliation, and visitor details.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No independent comment or outside assessment of the milestone.
- Charged language
- “milestone”“cultural bridge”
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Lifestyle interview-led piece with founder Christelle Bassila, framing the debut as a step before NOMAD Abu Dhabi and as raising the region's profile.
- Emphasis
- Curatorial philosophy, Gregory's chandelier, the region's collectors and designers.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not give the exact dates of the Paris show or mention Elie Khouri and Atelio.
- Charged language
- “debut”
What every side reports
- The A/P Room is a Dubai-based collectible design gallery.
- It was the first UAE-founded gallery of its kind at Design Miami Paris.
- Works by Tenreiro, Palatnik, Branco e Preto, Zein Daouk and Rogan Gregory were shown.
- The gallery heads to NOMAD Abu Dhabi in November.
A/P Room organisation
Presents the Paris showing as a step in its international growth and a chance to bring Middle Eastern work to a global audience, pairing historical and contemporary pieces.
“It is also an opportunity to share work from the Middle East internationally” — Gulf News
“There is a rich cultural landscape here” — Arab News
Design Miami Paris event
The fair hosted the gallery's presentation; the coverage gives no statement from its organisers.
“first UAE-founded collectible design gallery to exhibit at Design Miami Paris” — Gulf News
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Centre1 article
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A/P Room becomes first UAE-founded gallery to exhibit at Design Miami Paris
Celebratory Promotional-style company news hailing a milestone, built on founder and partner quotes.
Right1 article
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The A/P Room makes Design Miami Paris debut ahead of Abu Dhabi showcase
Sympathetic Founder-led feature on curatorial approach and regional visibility, treating the Paris debut as a stepping stone.
- 27 Oct 09:52 First Gulf NewsN A/P Room becomes first UAE-founded gallery to exhibit at Design Miami Paris
- 29 Oct 09:10 +47h 18m Arab NewsRC The A/P Room makes Design Miami Paris debut ahead of Abu Dhabi showcase
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