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Interview

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

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Art
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

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Interview
Art

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

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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

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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

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Art
Interview

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

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Art
Interview

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

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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

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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

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Interview

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

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Interview
Art

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

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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

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Events
Art

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

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Interview
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

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Art
Interview

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

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Saudi Arabia
Art

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

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Interview
Art

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

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Events
Art

We Know What You Are Doing On February 22: Karak On the Dhow. Here Is Why

Art, music, conversations — all on a boat with the most creative crowd in town

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Feb 2025

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Art
Interview

Nickie Zimov: 'For an Artist, Art Is Like a Diary'

Let us see how Nickie weaves himself into each of his works

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Feb 2025

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Crowd Test
Parties

Crowd Test Helipad Edition: Best Music. Best People. Best Saturday Night

Last Saturday was a blast. Check it out — just to make sure you do not miss the next party

by Dara Morgan

18 Feb 2025

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