eL Seed’s new sculpture at Tashkeel Takhayyal, a striking public art installation by renowned French Tunisian artist eL Seed, was unveiled at Tashkeel, Dubai. In his signature calligraphic style the metal sculpture in blazing pink is inspired by the phrase – ‘Imagine something you have never done before’. eL Seed shared that these words were posed […]
RAK Art Festival 2025 blends memory and culture At the historic Al Jazeerah Al Hamra Heritage Village in scenic Ras Al Khaimah, over 100 artists have paid homage to the beauty of memory through their artistic interpretations. The 13th edition of the prestigious RAK Art Festival 2025 blends creativity and tradition featuring art exhibits, interactive workshops, heritage […]
Cricket’s Greatest Canvas by Paresh Maity at Taj Dubai “Cricket is not just a sport. It is a celebration of life and unity,” says renowned Indian artist Paresh Maity. The artist captured his love for cricket through his brush strokes on a series of canvases, painted live at five pivotal matches from the 2023 ICC Men’s […]
“Art is a form of meditation,” says eminent Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais Everyday scores of Dubai residents witness the brilliance of celebrated Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais as they board the city’s metro carriages adorned by his intricate hand painted calligraphy designs. Tracing the word Dubai written in Thuluth calligraphy, the artworks depict […]
Emirati Manga by Abdulla Lutfi at Mestaria Gallery The adventures of Monkey-D Luffy, from the popular Japanese Manga series One Piece has forever fascinated Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi. His endearing love for anime, inspired him to create a whole new series of artworks blending Japanese Manga and Emirati culture. Luffy X Lutfi, the artist’s latest exhibition […]
A Magical Night at Zabeel Theatre with Sean Alexander One of the world’s leading Illusionists, stage musicians and mind readers — Sean Alexander — is all set to enthrall audiences in Dubai with his show ‘Moments in Time’ at Zabeel Theatre on December 7, 2024. The show brought to Dubai, by Art for All, promises to […]
Art Highlights of November Found in Translation: Steven Naifeh Art Booth Gallery, Abu Dhabi November 8, 2024 to December 8, 2024 Acclaimed author and artist Steven Naifeh returns to the UAE with his solo exhibition after almost 50 years. His last ground-breaking show was held in 1975 in Abu Dhabi. Representing geometric art from the Middle […]
Inside the Andy Warhol Exhibition in Foundry Downtown, Dubai A pioneer of the pop art movement, Andy Warhol’s original masterpieces are on display for the very first time in Dubai. An extensive exhibition, of over 100 of his works, is currently being held at Foundry Downtown, Dubai till October 31, 2024. Conceptualized and curated by Art […]
Creashion_dxb showcased The Kaleidoscope, a versatile art exhibition Looking through a kaleidoscope, with its rich patterns, coloured mirrors and beads shows us the potential of infinite possibilities. This captivating feeling of being in a multiverse inspired Shilpi Dutta and Shoma Banerjee, founders of Creashion_dxb as they curated their recent exhibition, The Kaleidoscope, at Art Coast Gallery, […]
Rumi, A Voice of Our Times, at TODA On September 30, 2024, the world will celebrate the 817th birthday of Rumi, the eminent 13th-century Persian mystic, poet and scholar. Eight centuries after his birth, Rumi’s love notes and spiritual teachings, continue to stir strong emotions and inspire humanity. In Dubai, RUMInation, a band of spirited musicians […]