Documenting Facades in the UAE with Hussain AlMoosawi

Emirati photographer, artist and communication designer Hussain Al Moosawi, 37, spent a significant part of his childhood visiting his grandmother, who lived near the Al Fahidi area in Bur Dubai. Closely constructed and densely populated the buildings around Al Fahidi left an impact on young Hussain’s mind. Years later, after living in Australia, when he […]

Almaty Symphony Orchestra along with violin virtuoso Erzhan Kulibaev to perform in Dubai

Classical music enthusiasts in Dubai can look forward to a two day musical extravaganza to be performed by renowned Almaty Symphony Orchestra, led by award-winning violin virtuoso Erzhan Kulibaev at The Theatre, Mall of The Emirates, on the 28th and 30th January 2021. This will be the orchestra’s first performance in the emirates. Since its […]

Closing the Empathy Gap, with Mimi Nicklin, author of Softening the Edge

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, and a little more loving, have a little more empathy, and maybe we’d like each other a little bit more.” This beautiful quote by actress Judy Garland from the book Little Girl Lost, perfectly captures the essence of empathy. […]

Emirati artist Taqwa alNaqbi on layering memories into sheets of handmade paper

Taqwa alNaqbi spent her childhood walking barefoot on the sandy beaches of Khor Fakkan admiring the rugged mountain views across the blue waters. Today these scenic memories are at the core of her art practice. One of Taqwa’s widely applauded early artistic creations, is the Khor Fakkan book. The thick bounded book made by the […]

Theatre of Digital Art Opens in Dubai

Get ready to admire Monet’s classical Water Lilies in an immersive, multi-sensory experience at the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) all set to open on October 13, 2020 at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The fully immersive art, education and multi-media entertainment hub covering 1,800 sqms, ToDA, uses pioneering advanced technologies and clever storytelling to deliver […]

Let’s Organic Cafe Opens

Think crunchy wood-fired pizzas, wholesome fresh salads and thick fruit smoothies made from finest ingredients all sourced organically. At the newly opened Let’s Organic Café and Restaurant in Al Ferdous Complex, Al Safa 1, you can enjoy a menu full of delectable Mediterranean recipes with the added knowledge of them being pesticide and preservative free. […]

Dream On by Sheetal Durve

Finding a $100 bill on the road is a windfall we all desire. In her latest book Dream On, Dubai-based artist and author Sheetal Durve weaves in stories centered around the unexpected discovery of $100 through the lives of her central characters. Schoolmates Jeremy and Rushil and a Syrian refugee Mohammad experience a range of […]

Immersive Illusionary Art of Juandres Vera

Guinness World Record Holder, 3D artist from Mexico — Juandres Vera — blends shades of realism with artistic aesthetics to create vivid anamorphic scenes on walls and streets of the world. Through imaginative metaphors, analogies and allegories he depicts facets from life, religion and politics in his work. A recipient of several awards, his work, […]

View from my window: an online photo exhibition

A window reflects many things – a metaphor for illumination from darkness, showcasing a small view of the outside world and at the same time allowing a glimpse into the inside. During the lockdown days the window took on a new meaning as we gazed at the world with new eyes. It also became a […]

A Century in Flux at Sharjah Museums

Over 100 art works are on display for a virtual tour at Sharjah Art Museum. ‘A Century in Flux – Chapter II’ the online exhibition can be accessed through the following link: https://bit.ly/2YVSAEd. Launched in collaboration with Barjeel Art Foundation (BAF)  the exhibition also marks the occasion of the International Museums Day, on May 18. On display […]