From the 12th Edition of RAK Art 2024 The picturesque emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is hosting its annual art festival. Ras Al Khaimah Art 2024, began on February 2nd, 2024 at the Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village. With the theme, In Motion, the festival that runs till February 29th, features art displays, live performances, […]
Art is the Language of My Inner World’ says emerging artist Safa Peshimam With bold colours and a paint brush in her deft hands, Safa Peshimam etches the essence of her emotions on her canvas. The 22-year-old UAE-based much accoladed Indian artist reveals that her art is the creative language of her inner world. A multi […]
View Sheikha Lateefa’s curated selection of artworks The private collection of Sheikha Latifa bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, founder of Tashkeel and a well-known art collector, curator and artist, are on display for the first time at Alserkal Avenue. Through the upcoming Quoz Arts Fest (from Jan 27th-28th, 2024), visitors will be able to get […]
Arabic Calligraphy on a Bestune Car In a unique alliance of art and automobiles, the Bestune car brand in UAE, unveiled Arabic calligraphy on one of its flagship SUVs. The launch also coincided with the 70th anniversary of its brand FAW (First Automotive Works), one of China’s oldest and largest state-owned automotive manufacturers. The car, a T […]
Shafeena Yusuff Ali talks about her new art gallery RAi November 2023 saw the opening of Rizq Art Initiative (RAi), a bold new artistic space on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Founded by entrepreneur and art historian, Shafeena Yusuff Ali, the daughter of UAE-based eminent Indian business leader, MA Yusuff Ali, the independent cultural institution, […]
Nabil Nahas exhibits at Lawrie Shabibi Renowned Lebanese-American artist Nabil Nahas has unveiled a series of multi-layered paintings at Lawrie Shabibi art gallery, Dubai. The exhibition, titled Tethys, is on display at the gallery till January 5th 2024. Drawing inspiration from his Mediterranean roots, the artist has created on his canvas, biomorphic and organic forms through vibrant […]
ArtsCrafts presents Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Over 150 artists from 28 countries brought alive the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future, One Culture) at the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, in a two-day cultural extravaganza held on October 7th and 8th, 2023. The event depicting the unity of humanity was inaugurated by Mrs. Vandana Sudhir, […]
Black by Rabee Kiwan at Fann A Porter A collage of faces displaying myriads of emotions, in Syrian artist Rabee Kiwan’s signature style is on display at Fann A Porter Galley, Dubai. On his canvas, a mob of humans huddle together looking forlorn and melancholic, at times shocked and surprised. Depicting struggles of people of his […]
Timur Ernst Akhmedov, one of Uzbekistan’s celebrated artists, is showcasing his artworks at ME Dubai Hotel. Held in association with Andakulova Gallery, Dubai and Legends Art Club, the exhibition ‘ME tamorphosis of Colours’ is on till October 8th, 2023. Exploring layers of human emotions and experiences Akhmedov presents a visual journey through a fascinating mix of his whimsical […]
Tabari Artspace presents Tagreed Darghouth’s Gardens and Jungles Lebanese artist Tagreed Darghouth’s solo exhibition Gardens and Jungles at Tabari Artspace. DIFC Dubai, is a thought-provoking creative rendition of the effects of war on everyday life. Rooted deeply in her personal experience of witnessing war in her native Lebanon, the exhibition is an act of resistance through […]