![\"Meeting](\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CCAB-2599-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Natasha Ridge, executive director of the Al Qasimi Foundation, told ANBA that the foundation intends to adopt the management model of the Pinacoteca de S\u00e3o Paulo for the future museum, which does not yet have an opening date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt the Pinacoteca, 60% of visitors have never been to an art museum. We have the same issue in the UAE. The Pinacoteca knows how to curate for general audiences and make art accessible to everyone. We hope to do the same at the future museum,\u201d said Ridge, who is in Brazil for a series of engagements accompanied by Georgia Mourad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Ridge, the museum\u2019s architectural project will be designed by Rodrigo Ohtake, vice president of the Tomie Ohtake Institute. \u201cHe has already prepared a preliminary design, which is incredible,\u201d Ridge said. \u201cBut we are still at the conceptual stage, seeking funding and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another topic discussed was the possible participation of the Pinacoteca in Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s annual cultural festival next January. The initial idea is to exhibit works from the S\u00e3o Paulo museum during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is a way to continue bringing the institutions closer together,\u201d said Silvia Antibas, vice president of Marketing at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>), who has been facilitating ties between the cultural institutions for at least two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The forum, organized by the ABCC, is sponsored by Fambras Halal, International Halal Academy, Vale, DP World, Cdial Halal, First Abu Dhabi Bank, MBRF Global Foods Company, Qatar Airways and MZAH Group Investment. Institutional supporters include the Arab League, the Union of Arab Chambers and the Federation of Industries of the State of Bahia. Cacilda Arag\u00e3o Tours is a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n