Art
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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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Art
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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Art
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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Art
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
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Art
Fashion
Fashion x Art: Why Brands Keep Collaborating With Artists
What goal do brands really chase in art collaborations?
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 2–8
It is still hot, but the city is finally waking up
by Dara Morgan
1 Sept 2025
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Interview
Art
“Flowers in Bullet Holes” — Meet Photographer Ismat Mahmassani
We talked to the artist who decided the best way to preserve Beirut’s crumbling houses was to cover them in blooms
by Dara Morgan
28 Aug 2025
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Art
David Hockney Did It Again: Explore His New Exhibition
Foundation Louis Vuitton presents a breakthrough for digital art
by Sophie She
26 Aug 2025