Inloco Open Storage was launched in February 2024 and is located in the Al Quoz district of Dubai, primarily an industrial area bustling with the sound of local businesses nearby. It is a unique exhibition space and “open storage” for urban and contextual art works and will serve as a hub for our exhibitions, events and artist talks.
Inloco Open Storage is designed with industrial materials to maintain the authenticity of the raw, urban environment surrounding it. At the entrance of Inloco Open Storage, plants sit next to vintage furniture, contrasting with the meditative dark interior of the warehouse that houses our permanent feature, the “Golden Container”. Inside, lights and sounds combine, enhancing the unique and immersive experience for visitors.
The “Golden Container” is an old cargo shipping container, meticulously covered in gold leaf by hand and has been transformed into a room for storing paintings and artworks. Featuring custom compartments that can be pulled out one after another and inspired by museum storage methods, this setup encourages engagement and interaction by allowing visitors to be in close proximity to the artworks. It serves as a treasure box of valuable moments and memories through the materiality of art objects.