Gallery Collectional launches during Dubai Design Week

Light stone buildings — Two of the ‘Mirage’ mirrors by Sabine Marcelis, the designer’s pieces for Dubai’s Gallery Collectional

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Dubai’s first permanent collectible design gallery and digital design platform, Gallery Collectional, has opened its doors during Dubai Design Week. The space, located in Dubai’s Eden House complex, is launching with the inaugural show, ‘The Shape of Things to Come’.

The first collectible design gallery in Dubai

Small model chairs — Collectional – ‘The Shape of Things to Come’.

The new gallery is the brainchild of luxury developer H&H, and offers both a curation of pieces and also the opportunity to connect customers keen for bespoke projects with designers and manufacturers, as well as sourcing rarer, one-off pieces. For Gallery Collectional creative director Catalina Ruiz Urquiola, the new space is a chance to take a closer look at the work of individual designers. In the ‘Shape of Things to Come’, new works by independent designers are presented alongside those of more established design houses in a thoughtful showcase that considers the dialogue between function and aestheticism.

‘The name of the exhibition is inspired by the objects, all of which have strong and dynamic shapes that push the boundaries of form,’ says Ruiz Urquiola. ‘The name also represents the beginning of a long journey for the gallery and refers to the possibilities that design presents to shape the future of the dynamic city of Dubai and the anticipation for what is to come.’

Debuting ‘Mirage’ mirrors by Sabine Marcelis

Red reflective panels in desert — Sabine Marcelis' ‘Mirage’ for Gallery Collectional.

Sabine Marcelis’ new collection, ‘Mirage’, plays an integral role in the exhibition. Commissioned exclusively for the gallery and inspired by Dubai, it marks the designer’s first time exploring the possibilities of light through mirrors, with the warmth of the desert reflected in rich and vivid hues.

The collection joins other works by emerging and established designers from around the world, including Michael Anastassiades, Dimoremilano, CC Tapis, Ewe Studio, Kooij, and Alexander Lamont, who are contributing both exclusive and limited-edition pieces. ‘The exhibition champions modern craftsmanship – bringing together time-honoured skills, new technologies and innovative materials,’ adds Ruiz Urquiola. ‘Whilst our first exhibition brings together global designers, plans are already underway to work with local talent on championing collectible design coming from the region.’

Lounge sofa — Collectional – ‘The Shape of Things to Come’.

Cream fluffy chair &amp; side table — Collectional – ‘The Shape of Things to Come’.

Large disk in the desert — Sabine Marcelis’ ‘Mirage’ for Gallery Collectional.

Stone building through red lens — Sabine Marcelis’ ‘Mirage’ for Gallery Collectional.

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Hannah Silver is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, spanning national newspapers and independent magazines. Currently Art, Culture, Watches & Jewellery Editor of Wallpaper*, she has overseen offbeat art trends and conducted in-depth profiles for print and digital, as well as writing and commissioning extensively across the worlds of culture and luxury since joining in 2019.