The Sandy Times

Art

People

Woven Histories: A Contemporary Take On Al Sadu By Maisoon Al Saleh

Paying homage to Emirati heritage at Mira Coral Bay grand opening

by Sophie She

15 May 2025

Art

Events

Brushstrokes and Beachfronts: Mira Coral Bay’s Grand Entrance

Mira Coral Bay opened with paint, poetry, and fireworks — a coastal welcome Ras Al Khaimah won’t forget

by Sandy Staff

13 May 2025

Art

Interview

Ghassan Kayed, Burgers & Hoodies: ‘I Want To Put Our Region On the Global Radar’

Discover how the agency seeks to achieve its goal through the means of storytelling

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 May 2025

Art

People

From Canvas To Camera: 5 Artists From Kuwait To Know

The works you need to see — from photos of Kuwaiti coastlines to sculptures tackling the environmental toll of oil

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 May 2025

Cars

Art

Driven By Art: BMW Art Cars In Talk With Dr Thomas Girst

Prof Dr Thomas Girst about his favourite Art Car, the future of co-creation, and what stood out at Art Dubai

by Dara Morgan

7 May 2025

Interview

Art

Painting the Wounds Of a City And a Self. Interview With Azin Zolfaghari

The Iranian artist who captures the absence of human presence in urban life

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 May 2025

Fashion

Lebanon

Familiar Strangers: Tala Hajar's Night Of Art And Fashion In Beirut

Meet ceramics collection you don't want to miss

by Christelle EL-Daher

30 Apr 2025

Art

Dubai

UAE Cultural Digest: May 2025

From the most exciting news in the world of digital art to analogue artworks in the Hatta mountains

by Dara Morgan

29 Apr 2025

Art

How to Become an Art Collector: Insights From Khawla Arts And Culture Panel

Art Tour and Collecting Practices Panel, featuring Collectors and Directors of Abu Dhabi Art and NYUAD Gallery

by Sophie She

29 Apr 2025

Art

Interview

Bringing Egyptian Alabaster Back To Life. Interview with Omar Chakil

Discover the story of the first Arab designer to collaborate with Galerie Gastou in Paris

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Apr 2025

Saudi Arabia

Events

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest: May 2025

Selection of the events worth leaving your apartments

by Dara Morgan

26 Apr 2025

Lebanon

Interview

The Land Remembers: CAL Builds Lebanon’s Pavilion At the Venice Biennale

How the curators are turning the pavilion from an exhibition space into a call to action

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Apr 2025

Interview

Art

Once In Front Of the Lens. Now Behind the Canvas. Meet Ellen Sheidlin

From photography loved by millions to art without limits: meet Ellen Sheidlin

by Barbara Yakimchuk

24 Apr 2025

Events

Abu Dhabi

Ed Sheeran, Shopping, Art: 3 Reasons To Visit Abu Dhabi This Weekend

We cannot think of better timing to visit the UAE capital

by Dara Morgan

23 Apr 2025

Art

Galleries

Naila Art Gallery: A Space That Listens

One more place in Riyadh to check out if you are into art

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Apr 2025

Art

Dubai

How Art Galleries Are Shaping Dubai’s Art Scene

Sylvain Gaillard explores how art institutions foster talent and curate the region’s evolving art landscape

by Sylvain Gaillard

18 Apr 2025

Art Dubai

Art

The Ultimate Guide To Art Dubai 2025

A curated journey through innovation, legacy, and contemporary vision

by Sophie She

17 Apr 2025

Art

Interview

Love, Hope, Struggle: Hidden Emotions In the Work Of Abdulaziz Al-Hosni

What stories lie within the colours Aziz chooses?

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Apr 2025

Art

Dubai

Alserkal Art Week 2025: The Ultimate Digest

Welcome to Art Week, taking place from April 13–20 in Alserkal Avenue

by Sophie She

15 Apr 2025

Interview

Art

What Is ‘Between Us Boys’ — And Who Is Behind It?

Sounds like a secret club — but it is not. Or is it?

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Apr 2025