The Sandy Times

Life In the Fast Lane: Tyrrell Winston’s Dubai Debut At Volery Gallery

Popular American artist, you have seen on Instagram is in Dubai until December 12

by Sophie She

11 Dec 2024

Abu Dhabi

December 2024 Cultural Digest

For those superhumans who can find some time for themselves in between urgent deadlines and total jingle bells

by Dara Morgan

10 Dec 2024

Movies

Cinema

Book Your Flight: Red Sea Film Festival Lands In Jeddah

All cinephiles aboard! Join the cinematic feast from December 5 to 14

by Dara Morgan

4 Dec 2024

Legend Spotted: Marc Quinn At Waddington Custot Dubai

Interview with the renowned artist about his exhibition in Alserkal Avenue gallery

by Sophie She

4 Dec 2024

7 Arab Designers To Keep On Your Radar

Discover groundbreaking talents shaping the future of design in the Arab world

by Christelle EL-Daher

3 Dec 2024

Abu Dhabi

This Weekend Art Meets Engineering At Abu Dhabi Art Fair

Discover BMW’s architectural ode to art and innovation till November 24

by Dara Morgan

22 Nov 2024

Mesopotamian Back: Exhibition At Lawrie Shabibi By an Artist From Desert X Alula

November 1 to December 4, 2024 Catch Rand Abdul Jabbar’s work at Alserkal Avenue

by Sophie She

22 Nov 2024

Alserkal Art Week 2024: Celebrating the Power Of Connection

November 17–25: Galleries, public installations, and more at the best Avenue

by Sophie She

19 Nov 2024

Sharjah

Redefining Women’s Work: New Exhibition at BEEAH HQ

Exhibition by Barjeel Art Foundation under the curation of Nour Hage is running from November 9, 2024, to January 16, 2025

by Sophie She

14 Nov 2024

Events

Music

This Is Your Final Call For Crowd Test Festival

Only a few days left — check timetable, grab your friends, and let us meet on November 16!

by Dara Morgan

13 Nov 2024

Crafting Connections: Level Shoes and Soho House About Culture and Community

Celebrating a decade of design, innovation, and community at Dubai Design Week

by Sophie She

12 Nov 2024

Events

Middle Eastern Biennials: What Stage Are They At Now?

And which artists’ names should we definitely know right now?

by Anton Krasilnikov

11 Nov 2024

Dubai Design Week: Explore Dubai’s Very Own Art Basel And the Local Creators

Unpacking the jubilee edition of all-loved Dubai Design Week. Catch it before November 10!

by Sophie She

7 Nov 2024

Sharjah

Ink and Soul: The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial

Explore the key themes and objectives of the biggest calligraphy event in the Middle East

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Nov 2024

The KAMEH’s 0.5 Editions Exhibition: Interview With the Anonymous Artist

Exploring Renewal and Transformation: KAMEH’s Exhibition at Editions Alongside Dubai Design Week

by Sophie She

5 Nov 2024

Uzbek Art Scene Rises with New Art Center, Museums and Inaugural Biennial

Exploring how Uzbekistan is investing in its cultural scene in a bid for economic growth

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

21 Oct 2024

A Retrospective Into Life: Sara Ahli And Her Bodies

Emirati-Colombian-American artist captures the essence of body memory and time through the tenderness of her mediums

by Sophie She

21 Oct 2024

Catch Van Gogh In Abu Dhabi This Weekend

New groundbreaking exhibition of Post-Impressionist legends including Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, Pissaro and others is now live in Louvre Abu Dhabi

by Sophie She

18 Oct 2024