The Sandy Times

Dubai’s Walls Speak — But Only With Permission

Diving into the specifics of Dubai’s street art with help from local experts

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Jul 2025

Jewellery

Historical Jewelry Hides Stories. Meet Farah Bastaki, Artist And Jeweller

Discover how history and mythology inspired Farah to launch her own brand

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Jul 2025

Watch Qatar Through Its Artists — See The True Side

Six Qatari creatives who are changing the way we see the country

by Barbara Yakimchuk

8 Jul 2025

Local Female Artists You Should Be Following In 2025

See what kinds of things they are exploring — and how they turn it all into art

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Jul 2025

Where Do You Run When the World Is On Fire? CIFRA Calls For Answers In Art

And announces an open call for digital artists under 30 to show what it means to be real when everything is burning

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Jul 2025

Nostalgia Gone Viral: Meet Niklas Engvall, AI Artist Travelling Through Time

Meet the creator behind those beautiful, nostalgic photos you liked and shared recently

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Jul 2025

Making Art About Happiness. Interview With Ihab Ahmad

What is Ihab trying to express through his art, and what do his works help him deal with?

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Jul 2025

H11235: ‘Street Art Has a Unique Power You Don’t Get On Canvas’

See how a street artist from Nepal is changing the world of street art

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Jul 2025

Dubai

UAE Cultural Digest: July 2025

For those whose lifestyle can't be slowered by scorching heat

by Dara Morgan

26 Jun 2025

The Art Born From Healing. Interview With Faissal El-Malak

Step inside a surreal yellow room and discover the stories behind Hermès’ window sculptures

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Jun 2025

‘I Am Inviting the Public To Trespass’: Priyanka Mehra On ‘No Trespassing’

Meet the show that is an explosive blend of white-cube minimalism and the raw energy of the street

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Jun 2025

Meet Neda Salmanpour — Iranian Artist That Embodied the Spirit Of Sand

She encapsulates nature, blurring the line between architecture and sculpture

by Sophie She

24 Jun 2025

Lebanon

To Make Another World Possible — With Art That Shakes People. Meet TAP

Art interventions on billboards, in newspapers, and even in hospitals. What else is TAP?

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jun 2025

Omar Almahri: “I Was Skipping Classes Just To Go Out And Shoot.”

The story of a 23-year-old director sharing his childhood dreams, favourite and toughest shoots and personal challenges

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Jun 2025

Lebanon

We Design Beirut — Edition Two: When, Where, What, And Why

Trust us: you must see it, hear it, and feel it — it is unlike anything else

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Jun 2025

7 Local Artists In UAE You Should Know In 2025

From the artists you already know to the ones you are meeting for the first time

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia

Empowering Local Talent: Hafez Gallery

One more gallery to add to your list (if you haven’t already)

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Jun 2025

Lebanon

5 Lebanese Tattoo Artists To Have On Your Radar

From blackwork to realism, meet the artists fueling Beirut’s evolving tattoo movement

by Christelle EL-Daher

14 Jun 2025

Dubai

Who Is Buying Art In Dubai? Inside the Evolving Tastes Of UAE Collectors

From expats to Emiratis to jet-setters, Dubai’s art collectors are shaping a dynamic cultural landscape

by Sylvain Gaillard

10 Jun 2025