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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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David Hockney Did It Again: Explore His New Exhibition
Foundation Louis Vuitton presents a breakthrough for digital art
by Sophie She
26 Aug 2025
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5 Iranian Artists To Know: Stories Of Belonging And Memory
From painting on pizza boxes to reading Persian myths, discover what inspires Iranian artists and how they create
by Barbara Yakimchuk
25 Aug 2025
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The Iranian Artist Whose Textile Art Went Global. Meet Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
See what happens when tribal culture and a love for art shape you from a young age
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Aug 2025
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Her UAE: Inside the World Of Emirati Women Photographers
Watch the magic that happens when these women pick up a camera
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Aug 2025
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You Should See What He Does With Arabic Letters. Meet Waleed Abodouh
The way Waleed works with Arabic calligraphy is never what you would expect
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Aug 2025