Art

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Art
Interview

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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Museums
Art

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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Art
People

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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Art
Lebanon

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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Art

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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Art
People

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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Art
Interview

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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Art
Lebanon

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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Art
Art Dubai

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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Dubai
Abu Dhabi

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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Abu Dhabi
Art

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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Dubai
Art

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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Art
Dubai

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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Dubai

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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Dubai

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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Art
Events

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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Art
Photography

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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Art

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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Art
People

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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Photography

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