Dubai, UAE / Lisbon, Portugal – A historic moment in the global art world has been marked as Dama Art Gallery, based in Portugal, officially becomes the first art gallery to join the prestigious Art Guild, an elite initiative led by Art Domain in collaboration with DXB News Network Dubai.

The Art Guild is a visionary platform created to bring together 50 of the world’s most respected and impactful art institutions — including galleries, art centers, and academies. This initiative is not commercial in nature, but a cultural mission to connect emerging and established artists to international audiences, digital portfolios, collectors, curators, and lasting global visibility.

Dama Art Gallery’s inclusion marks a new chapter, both for Portugal and for the global art community. This partnership opens doors to long-term growth, international networking, and exposure across continents.

The invitation to Dama Art Gallery was personally extended by Miss Anastasie Akibode, the Grand Chancellor and founding mind behind Art Domain. A deeply respected figure in the cultural world, Anastasie has led the Art Guild with the belief that true art should cross borders and be remembered for generations.

Accepting the invitation with honor, Cristina Bernardini, Curator and Director of Dama Art Gallery, expressed her deep pride in being part of such a powerful, global-first initiative. “It is not just a partnership,” she said, “but a movement — one that will serve artists, preserve their legacy, and connect cultures.”

Cristina’s gallery has long been a home for both contemporary masters and bold new voices in art. With her leadership, Dama Art Gallery will now serve as a European gateway for artists into the Art Guild’s exclusive global circle.

What This Means for Artists

Artists represented by Dama Art Gallery will now enjoy:

• A 12-month elite membership within the Art Guild

• A personal digital art portfolio, hosted and promoted on the global stage

• Direct visibility to international buyers, collectors, and curators

• Invitations to prestigious exhibitions and art residencies via the Art Guild network

• A chance to be part of a movement that respects both heritage and innovation

This platform is designed not just to showcase art — but to build artist legacies, offering the kind of exposure and institutional support that very few global programs currently offer.

DXB News Network: Bridging Cultures Through Art

The project is facilitated by DXB News Network, Dubai’s premier digital media platform, known for promoting high-impact cultural initiatives. With a growing global presence, DXB News Network is playing a crucial role in bridging continents through creativity, and enabling art communities to collaborate, rise, and thrive — far beyond commercial boundaries.

This is more than an announcement — it is a sign of things to come.
With Dama Art Gallery taking the lead, the Art Guild begins its global journey — one institution, one curator, and one artist at a time.

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