ONENESS Opens At IKKA, Continuing The Restaurant’s In-House Art Programme Above Jumeirah
IKKA announces its reopening this October, welcoming guests back to its distinctive dining experience overlooking the Dubai skyline, where contemporary cuisine, art and culture come together. Located high above Jumeirah, IKKA continues to offer a unique setting where dining extends beyond the plate, with its permanent, rotating in-house art gallery forming an integral part of the experience.
As part of its reopening, IKKA will present ONENESS, a contemporary art exhibition running from 16 October to 15 November 2026, in collaboration with Sellah Global Events and featuring works from TeryMari Gallery. Showcasing artists Susan Villanueva de Guzman and Marc Salamat, the exhibition marks the next chapter in IKKA’s ongoing commitment to bringing contemporary art into the heart of its dining experience.
Through its monthly rotating gallery programme, IKKA offers a platform for artists to showcase their work in an unconventional setting, encouraging guests to experience art through dining, conversation and connection. This approach reflects the restaurant’s broader philosophy of creating immersive experiences where food, art and people come together.
ONENESS
The exhibition will showcase works by TeryMari Gallery by guest artist Susan Villanueva-de Guzman and resident artist Marc Salamat, under the curatorial direction of Sellah Global Events
At its core, ONENESS explores the connection between cultures, people, and the inner self reflecting Dubai’s identity as a meeting place of nations and stories
Against the backdrop of recent challenges faced by the UAE, ONENESS takes on a deeper significance, reflecting the resilience, solidarity and shared sense of purpose that have brought communities together. The exhibition also acknowledges the country’s leadership and its commitment to maintaining safety, stability and unity, while celebrating the diverse cultures and nationalities that continue to call the UAE home.
The entries:
‘7 Yet One’ reflects unity within diversity, inspired by the spirit of the United Arab Emirates. Distinct visual elements stand side by side while forming a single composition, symbolizing how different cultures and identities can coexist while belonging to one community and one shared future.
‘Panels of Hope’ – turns inward, exploring healing and renewal. Through the imagery of openings and light, the work invites viewers to remain open despite difficult seasons, reminding us that hope often enters when the heart allows light back in. In ‘Know Thyself’, the artist reflects on humility, gratitude, and self-awareness, presenting inner understanding as the beginning of transformation and connection with others.
Finally, ‘Infinite Love’ expresses union beyond the self. Two figures meet in a timeless embrace, symbolizing harmony, spirit and matter, heaven and earth portraying love as a universal force that connects all humanity.
Together, the works form a quiet progression: awareness, healing, and ultimately unity
The Curatorial Vision
Curated and organized by Sellah Global Events, the exhibition positions art not merely as visual display but as encounter, a time for reflection, conversation and human connection. Through the works of both artists, ONENESS moves from inner awareness (Know Thyself), to shared resilience (Panels of Hope), and finally to unity (Infinite Love). The exhibition invites visitors to pause, reflect, and rediscover belonging in a fast-moving world.
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition: ONENESS
Gallery/Artist: TeryMari Gallery – Guest artist Susan Villanueva-de
Guzman and Resident artist Marc Salamat
Curated & Managed by: Sellah Global Events & Consultancy
Dates: Opening night: 16 October.
On view from 16 October to 15 November.
Timings: Opening Night 7:30pm
Venue: IKKA, Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
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