Painting outdoors in the lap of nature by the sea or in a garden was an integral aspect of Dubai based Pakistani artist Soraya Sikander’s art routine. But the pandemic forced her to change that — months of being indoors in 2020, led her to rewire her painting process, which eventually resulted in her creating […]
Italian artist Antonio Nocera has found his lifelong muse in Pinocchio, the mysterious marionette from the famous children’s classic tale. An exhibition of his artworks featuring Pinocchio and inspired by metaphors from the namesake book is on display at the Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Bluewaters Island, Dubai, till January 31st, 2022. Titled The Adventures of Pinocchio,the […]
Firetti Contemporary has installed an iconic structure by Albanian artist Helidon Xhixha at DIFC, Dubai. The Pillar of Fortitude is dedicated to the nation’s golden jubilee milestone. The sculpture measures seven metres in height, resembling the number one and representing the seven Emirates of the UAE. It stands tall, soaring high into a limitless future. […]
Dealing with her empty nest led artist Afshan Quraishi to make a comeback into the art world When her adult children went abroad for further studies, Afshan Quraishi, a Sharjah resident, found herself besieged with loneliness and despair. While yearning for their presence and mulling over the years that had flown by, Afshan poured her […]
Walking along the historic Ajman Heritage District — the current venue of the Al Murabbaa Arts Festival — is akin to stepping inside a giant, bright bubble bustling with creativity. With local and international artists, sculptors and photographers showcasing several aspects of their craft, the festival, on till November 6th, 2021, is a haven of […]
From October 28th to November 6th, 2021, the Emirate of Ajman is gearing up to showcase a slice of local history and artistic excellence at the Al Murabbaa Arts Festival. Under the theme ‘Inspired by Yesterday to Imagine Tomorrow’ the festival is slated to take place in the Ajman Heritage District surrounding the Ajman Museum. Besides […]
Around 120 male and female inmates at the Sharjah Punitive and Correctional Establishment participated in various programmes designed by Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) as part of a social responsibility and accessibility initiative. In the months of September and October 2021, the inmates attended online lectures on utilising available materials to create art at Sharjah Art […]
The historic city of Cairo, boasts of a dynamic landscape. Dotted with several heritage sites of Pharaonic, Islamic and Coptic significance, it is also home to modern architectural additions. In her recent exhibition, currently on at Tashkeel, Dubai, Nora Zeid, an Egyptian illustrator, designer and visual artist brings alive Cairo seen through the eyes of […]
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s Independence Day on September 1, 2021, the Andakulova Gallery in DIFC, Dubai, has unveiled the ‘Infinite Stories of Great Minds’ exhibition. The virtual access link here (https://www.andakulova.com/virtual-tours) and onsite exhibition features artworks of two of Usbekistan’s prolific artists—Bakhodir Jalal and Javlon Umarbekov. Both Jalal and Umarbekov have contributed immensely […]
In the blooming creative cosmos, art curators, hold a pivotal presence world over. With a hawk-like eye to spot new talent, an innate desire to foster emerging artists and nurture under-recognised creativity whilst celebrating the masters–the art curator is a much sought-after expert today. Even as they steadily transform artistic styles and shape art history […]