A Year in Colour, Finolhu Maldives Inaugural Art & Design Year

Finolhu Maldives, the Maldives’ first Design Hotels™ member, unveils “A Year in Colour” Art & Design Year 2026, a landmark, year-long celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and culture. The first initiative of its kind in the country, the programme brings together internationally renowned artists, designers, and culinary creatives for immersive residencies and guest-led experiences that merge art, design, and barefoot luxury.

Curated to reflect Finolhu’s distinctive aesthetic—where bold colour, sustainable design, and relaxed island living converge—the programme will feature a rotating roster of global creatives throughout 2026. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Maldivian heritage, each residency will include hands-on workshops, intimate exhibitions, and interactive sessions designed to engage guests of all ages in the creative process.

The year’s line-up spans multiple disciplines, from visual art and ceramics to edible art and fashion-led design, with residencies ranging from one to three weeks. Artists will host immersive experiences including painting and sculpture workshops, multi-sensory culinary sessions, and family-friendly creative activities that blur the boundaries between art, travel, and community.

At the heart of the programme is Finolhu’s Art Lab, an architecturally striking creative sanctuary that serves as a hub for residencies, exhibitions, and sustainability-focused workshops using natural and recycled materials found on the island. As part of Finolhu’s evolving Kaleidoscope of Life concept, the Art & Design Year reinforces the resort’s identity as a design-forward destination where creativity, culture, and nature exist in joyful harmony.