Art
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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How Contemporary Artists Are Reimagining the Traditional Carpet
Some paint rugs, some deconstruct them, and others turn the carpet into a sculptural or conceptual surface
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Dec 2025
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Your Two Days Art Escape To Abu Dhabi
Natural History Museum, Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi — and plenty more to fill your cultural week
by Barbara Yakimchuk
4 Dec 2025