Art
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Aadil Abedi: "Every Stroke Of Calligraphy Carries Memory"
See how an artist works with Arabic script, playing with it but still respecting it
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Oct 2025
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An Opening Not To Miss: Lawh Wa Qalam, M. F. Husain Museum
A whole museum dedicated to Maqbool Fida Husain, the ‘Picasso of India’, is on its way
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Oct 2025
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5 Iranian Artists You Should Follow. Part 2
You loved part one — now it is time for round two, featuring more cool and talented Iranian creatives
by Barbara Yakimchuk
1 Oct 2025
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Lebanese Artists Patiently Shaping Stone
The ones who let stone speak, revealing in its weight the stories of resilience, loss, and survival
by Alexandra Mansilla
30 Sept 2025
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Weaving Stories: Kris Balerite’s Art Lands At Dubai Mall
“The Thread” shows tradition and contemporary design weaving into one striking artwork inside the IQOS Boutique
by Dara Morgan
27 Sept 2025
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Threads That Speak: Artists Redefining Textile Art
In their hands, wool becomes architecture, embroidery maps identity, fabric folds rise like mountains
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Sept 2025
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Bady Dalloul: “Migration Becomes a Kind Of Rebirth”
See how the artist explores migration with his matchbox drawings and other artworks
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Sept 2025
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The Legacy Carried By Lost Stones: How the Fragmenta Project Was Created
See how the project transforms what was once considered waste into a canvas for imagination
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Sept 2025
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Dubai Art Season 2025–2026 Preview: Must-See Galleries & Shows
Your guide to the art season’s highlights
by Sana Bun
22 Sept 2025
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Art, History, Sparkle: 4 Cultural Events Not To Miss This September
From Hermès diamonds to Mamluk dynasties, September’s cultural calendar is looking anything but dull
by Dara Morgan
19 Sept 2025
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From Othello To Open Mic Nights: Season 11 At The Arts Centre NYUAD
The new season dives into heritage, memory, and community through theatre, dance, music, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Sept 2025
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Why Dubai Stands Out As a Creative Capital: A Talk With Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi
And what steps are being taken to make Dubai a cultural hub in the Middle East?
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Sept 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 16–21
Plenty of art, some good food, and just the right dose of music — consider this your week’s spoiler
by Barbara Yakimchuk
15 Sept 2025
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Where To Learn Emirati Calligraphy: Workshops Across the UAE
From Kufic to cursive, discover how Dubai calligraphy classes make ink feel alive
by Sana Bun
15 Sept 2025
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Whispers Of the Past: Memory And Legacy At Sotheby’s Dubai
An exhibition with Aisha Alabbar Gallery explores heritage, identity, and intergenerational memory
by Sophie She
14 Sept 2025
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The Boys Are Alright — Or Are They? In Conversation With Jumairy
Former students of Rashid School for Boys reflect on boyhood and adolescence through their art
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Sept 2025
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Ismail Zaidy: ‘Photography Is Always My Escape From Everyday Life’
See how Ismail depicts Marrakech — in pastel hues, vast skies, soft fabrics, and tender family ties
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Sept 2025
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How Galleries Spot And Support New Talent
From chance encounters to career-defining exhibitions, the art world’s unsung role as talent scout.
by Sylvain Gaillard
9 Sept 2025
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Middle Eastern Artists And the Language Of Mirrors
Which artists work with mirrors in their sculptures, and what are they saying with them?
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Sept 2025
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Your Photograph Could Be Worth 30,000 QAR
Do you hold a photo that feels larger than life? Tasweer 2025 is waiting for it
by Dara Morgan
2 Sept 2025