Culture
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Inside Dubai's Most Discreet Art Drop
Who is taking part, and what kind of work are they showing?
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Middle Eastern Artists And the Grandmothers Who Shaped Them
The women who shaped local artists’ work
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, April 7–13
Dubai stays packed with events as usual — especially when it comes to exhibitions
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Blank Space: Alserkal Avenue Calls For Creative Collectives
A new initiative offering UAE-based collectives space, support, and a reason to finally make it official
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Canvas Of Crimes: The Dark Side Of The Great NFT Gold Rush
In Episode 7, we ask: is art crime different in the internet era?
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Animals In Focus: Middle Eastern Artists And Their Interpretations
Somewhere between instinct and storytelling, animals keep finding their way into the frame
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A Spring Arts Update From the UAE
The key spring art events, with a few notable changes
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Young Artists Wanted At Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Apply to Contemporary Makers programme now
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 31–April 6
New pizza spot, early morning runs, a Get Busy relaunch, and more to keep the week moving
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The Role Of Culture And Art During Difficult Time
A practical look at how creativity supports us in challenging periods
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When Genius Crosses the Line: Artists Who Broke Bad
A look at the darker side of some of art’s most celebrated names
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Why Contemporary Arab Art Is Getting Global Attention
A closer look at the rise of Middle Eastern art scene
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How Middle Eastern Artists Turn Time Into Form
Time as a lens — from personal moments to collective histories
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 24–30
From a reflective exhibition unfolding day by day to skate sessions at a new spot
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When Inspiration Becomes Theft: Art’s Most Infamous Copycats
A new Canvas of Crimes episode on plagiarism, copycats, and where artistic influence crosses the line
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 17–23
A few gentle ideas for the week: some to go out for, and some to enjoy from the comfort of home
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Thanks, Mom: A Mother’s Day Tribute From the Creative Community
Ahead of Mother’s Day — and KLO’s upcoming pop-up — local creatives say thank you to the women who raised them
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Canvas Of Crimes: When Masterpieces Are Fake
How some of the greatest art forgers in history managed to deceive the art world
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3 Books To Support Yourself In Challenging Times
From managing overthinking to understanding trauma
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Illegal Beauty: When Graffiti Becomes Art — Or a Crime
From Basquiat to Banksy — how graffiti went from subway walls to museums… and the occasional crime scene