The Sandy Times

UAE Cultural Digest: April 2025

Diving into the details of all the must-visit events in art, culture, and music

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Mar 2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest: April 2025

Discover a selection of unmissable events to visit before summer comes

by Dara Morgan

24 Mar 2025

Pablo del Val: ‘Art Dubai Has Always Been About Discovery’

What themes are artists diving into for the art fair we are all eagerly waiting for?

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Mar 2025

Photography

Unseen Saudi Arabia With Ibrahim Sarhan: Bedouins, Hidden Places, And Untold Stories

What places in Saudi has he discovered, and what is it like to photograph Bedouins?

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Mar 2025

Jamal Masarwa: "Becoming a Well-Known Artist Takes Time, But I Have No Plans To Give Up"

Discovering the journey of a Palestinian digital artist — his highs and lows, big wins, and ambitious future plans

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Mar 2025

Art Dubai

Art Dubai 2025 Talks: What To Expect At Art Dubai Digital

Let's hear it directly from the section's curator, Gonzalo Herrero Delicado

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Mar 2025

Saudi Arabia

Connecting the Dots Between Community And Art: Wasl Art Space In Jeddah

Explore the art space whose main goal is to connect and collaborate

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Mar 2025

Art Dubai 2025 Talks: Mirjam Varadinis On BAWWABA, 'A Section About Discovery'

Let us hear from the curator of the section about what to look out for at Art Dubai

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Mar 2025

Razan Seikaly: “I Have Met So Many Artists Who Deserve To Be Showcased”

The journey of a woman turning her home into a gallery, offering local and international artists a space to be seen

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Mar 2025

Photography

8 Saudi Photographers Whose Work You Need To See

They capture Saudi through its people, everyday moments, architecture, and fashion

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Mar 2025

Breaking the Myth Of Art Collecting: A Practical Guide For First-Time Buyers

Director at Opera Gallery Dubai on why we collect at all, and how to get on this journey?

by Sylvain Gaillard

10 Mar 2025

Who Is Behind Future Bedouin? Meet the Artist Creating Magic With AI (And Beyond)

Sink into her airy landscapes, where Arabic heritage is seamlessly wrapped in modernity

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Mar 2025

Fatspatrol: ‘When I Paint Big, I Feel Like a Superhero’

Let us explore the stories Fatspatrol’s murals tell

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Mar 2025

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

UAE Cultural Digest: March 2025

Immerse in the must-visit art and cultural events this month, infused with the flair of the Ramadan vibe

by Barbara Yakimchuk

5 Mar 2025

6 Art & Culture Events Not To Miss Around Beirut This March

Bringing the mix of grounding serenity and intense emotions with rich cultural life of Beirut

by Christelle EL-Daher

3 Mar 2025

People

Illustrator Of Hopes And Dreams. Interview With Yasmina Keyrouz

And why is Yasmina so obsessed with drawing eyes? Let’s dive into her story

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Mar 2025

The Artist Who Calls Us To Wake Up: Interview With Karim Jabbari

The intersection of heritage and modernity through calligraphy and light

by Sophie She

1 Mar 2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest 2025: Must-Visit Events

The biggest art and culture events taking place in Jeddah and Riyadh this year

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Feb 2025

Eva Losada: ‘I Want To Break Past Limitations Fashion Has’

Explore the journey of one of the world's best fashion photographers

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Feb 2025