Art
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Art
Interview
Sarine Semerjian: “The Colours Are Bright, But the Message Is Dark”
A performance that gives goosebumps, and artworks that slowly open up — see how a self-taught artist is taking over the art world
by Alexandra Mansilla
30 Dec 2025
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Art
Events
How To Spend the First Days Of 2026 In Dubai
From staying on the sofa and doing nothing, to (for the braver ones) leaving the house and exploring new places
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Dec 2025
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Art
Why Walls Matter In the Work Of Arab Artists
See how artists treat walls as living surfaces rather than fixed structures
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Dec 2025
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Art
Design
Studio Meshary AlNassar At Alserkal: A Look Inside the New Space
Why is the studio leaving CityWalk, and what can we expect next?
by Alexandra Mansilla
25 Dec 2025
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Photography
Art
How Egyptian Photographers Are Seeing Egypt Differently
Egypt is so much more than pyramids. And even the pyramids can be reimagined
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Dec 2025
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People
Interview
Pietro Terzini On Art For Global Generation
Fun talk with fun artist about his fun pop art for the interned generation
by Sophie She
21 Dec 2025
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Interview
Art
Mohammed Habib, Photographer: "Horses Are a Mirror of Human Emotion"
A behind-the-scenes look at how the iconic photos of horses in turquoise water were created
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Dec 2025
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New Year
Shopping
Last-Minute New Year’s Art Gifts You Can Find In Cairo & Beirut
Your guide to creative, locally made presents
by Sana Bun
18 Dec 2025
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Art
Events
What Artistic Masterpieces Will Define AlUla In 2026?
A first look at the artworks and programmes shaping AlUla Arts Festival 2026
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Dec 2025
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Art
Interview
The Lexicon Of Girlhood: What Is the 'Girl Parts' Exhibition About?
Through her work, the artist explores how women come to inhabit their bodies
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Dec 2025
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Art
Dubai
From Regional To Global: How UAE Art Fairs Repositioned the Region On the International Map
Opera Gallery Dubai’s director reflects on the momentum reshaping the UAE’s cultural scene
by Sylvain Gaillard
15 Dec 2025
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Art
People
Middle Eastern Artists Exploring What It Means To Be a Woman
Different artists, different materials, different approaches — one shared theme
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Dec 2025
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Art
Interview
Time Chamber By Conrad Shawcross Arrived In Dubai
The Fireze legend spotted during Dubai Watch Week
by Sophie She
12 Dec 2025
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New Year
Shopping
What To Gift a Creative In 2026: Local Brands For Artists, Designers & Makers
A guide to the local gift ideas
by Sana Bun
11 Dec 2025
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Art
Saudi Arabia
Your iPhone Can Actually Celebrate Community — Who Would Have Thought?
This is what unfolded at XP Music Futures with the quietly powerful “Through Her Eyes” project
by Dara Morgan
9 Dec 2025
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Lebanon
Art
Lebanese Artists Whose Work Is Shaped By Personal Experience
Five voices, distinct stories, one cultural thread
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Dec 2025
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Events
Art
UAE Cultural Digest: What To See Before the Year Ends
From the quiet light-and-shadow worlds opening at Louvre Abu Dhabi to Sharjah’s meditative installations
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Dec 2025
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Art
Interview
The Pool At Louvre Abu Dhabi, Created by the Artist In the Bunny Mask. What Is It?
Jumairy presents Echo, a reflection on inner shadows and childhood memories
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Dec 2025
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Qatar
Museums
How Qatar Foundation Is Shaping the Future Of Arab Creativity
Youth activism in Riyadh, a museum debut in Doha: Qatar Foundation is having a remarkably creative month
by Dara Morgan
5 Dec 2025
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Art
Events
Middle East Art At Miami Design. The Faces To Know
From charred-timber forms to a monumental sculptural sofa
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Dec 2025