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Dubai
Interview

From Manila To Dubai: Unveiling Sonchauni's Journey Through Music And Art

Discovering the journey of a multidisciplinary artist navigating creativity, connection, and culture in Dubai and beyond

by Dara Morgan

27 Dec 2024

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Art
Dubai

Art Plans For New Year’s Eve: Hunna Art Presents ‘Lilies’ by Reem R.

Catch the exhibition before January 5 at Bayt AlMamzar

by Sophie She

27 Dec 2024

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Art
Dubai

Art Dubai 2025: What To Expect

A subjective column of an art-lover living in anticipation of Art Dubai

by Sophie She

18 Dec 2024

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Art

Meet Lara Zankoul: Bridging Reality And Surrealism

Exploring the art of Lebanese photographer Lara Zankoul that seeks to reshape reality and challenge perceptions

by Dina Fares

16 Dec 2024

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Art

Art Wishlist: What To Get Your Art-loving Friends And Family

Peggy Gougenheim’s 2025 art wishlist all Art Basel fans definitely want

by Sophie She

15 Dec 2024

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Art
Interview

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

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Abu Dhabi
Dubai

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

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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

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Art
Interview

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

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Art

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

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Abu Dhabi
Art

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

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Art

Mesopotamian Back: Exhibition At Lawreshabibi 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

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Art
Dubai

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

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Art
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

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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

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Dubai
Art

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

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Art
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

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Dubai
Art

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

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Sharjah
Art

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

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Art
Interview

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

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