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 […]
Mark Your Art Calendar The September sun is kinder, less scorching, beckoning us to venture out more often. Taking a cue from this turn in temperatures, the art world too is gearing up to unveil a stellar line up of unique exhibitions. Glass sculptures, pop-art, vintage collections and ensemble shows — take your pick from a […]
Hafla spotlights Middle Eastern art and culture at Sotheby’s, London A summer of Middle Eastern art and culture awaits visitors at Sotheby’s, London galleries. Under the theme Hafla various events and exhibitions in the month of August will showcase and celebrate aspects of the rich Middle Eastern culture, evolving art, food, fashion and jewellery. On view will be Khasmeen, […]
Forever immersed in colours: Artist Anjini Prakash Laitu With over 250 exhibitions to his credit at the age of 84, there is no stopping the Colourman of Dubai — Anjini Prakash Laitu. The Dubai-based veteran artist, sees the world through a kaleidoscope of hues, where his canvases are a riot of shades and so is his […]
Summer events at 421 Arts Campus Abu Dhabi’s independent creative platform 421 Arts Campus has unveiled its summer programmes and exhibitions. The season that runs from July 8th to September 26th, 2024, will feature a series of writers’ workshops, children’s summer club, film screenings, panel discussions and the continuation of two major exhibitions. Located in Abu Dhabi’s […]
‘Dubai’s so-called superficial spaces are personal cultural sites:’ says Dr Rana AlMutawa Emirati professor and researcher Dr Rana AlMutawa grew up in Dubai in the nineties. A significant chunk of her childhood memories centered around visits with family and friends to shopping malls. As someone who saw the city evolve into a megapolis, Rana’s own […]
From teaching to art: Shoma Banerjee on etching a new career path On a warm June afternoon, artist Shoma Banerjee, is busy outlining a canvas, inside her home studio in Dubai. With bold brushstrokes, she paints tapered limbs and pointed faces of women, recreating an iconic Kalighat painting, The artist says, she has been steadily honing […]
Vintage Royal Letters and Documents Exhibition in Kalba Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi Museum in Kalba has unveiled its latest exhibition — Letters Exchanged, historic correspondence from the era of former ruler Sheikh Saeed. Displayed in the ruler’s landmark 125-year-old heritage house, the exhibition covers personal correspondence and manuscripts exchanged between family, friends and […]
Curators’ Take on World Art Dubai 2024 In its 10th year, World Art Dubai (WAD), one of Middle East’s largest contemporary art fairs, will showcase more than 4,000 artworks through 12 international pavilions. To be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 2nd to 5th 2024, the art fair will see artists participating from over 65 countries. […]
Sotheby’s Auction is a Love Letter to Beirut Beirut, once called the Paris of the Middle East, is a thriving epicenter of art, culture, architecture and fashion. As an ode to this vibrant city, Sotheby’s is all set to auction artworks by celebrated Lebanese and Arab artists on April 23rd, 2024, in London. A Love Letter […]