Staying Strong, Consciously Creating: How UAE’s art community responded to the war Even as UAE residents grapple with the new normal, post a ceasefire in the US-Israel and Iran conflict, the shadows of the past few weeks weigh heavily on their minds. The local art community too has been bravely navigating the breakdown of event schedules, […]
Alserkal Avenue’s Blank Space initiative to support UAE creative collectives A hub for artists and cultural practitioners in the UAE, Alserkal Avenue has launched Blank Space, an initiative to support local collectives. Opening up dialogue and making space for creative expression and collaboration, during this time of uncertainty, the initiative provides up to three UAE based […]
Throughout her 25-year old career, Ethiopian photographer and artist Aida Muluneh has been a distinctive voice in contemporary photography recognised as a leader in her field and as a change-maker in Africa. Her vivid and carefully staged photographs of painted figures in surreal settings draw on African iconography, architecture and textiles to create visual narratives […]
SALAM, a calligraphy exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai A revered art form, with ancient roots, calligraphy, has been evolving continuously over the years. At Tashkeel, Nad al Sheba, Dubai, SALAM, a group exhibition presents a contemporary re-interpretation of Arabic letters through modern typography and calligraphy practices. Curated by Dubai-based multidisciplinary designer and calligrapher Ibrahim Zaki, the exhibition […]
Alserkal Avenue Brings Community Together for Eid To mark the momentous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, will turn into a community hub, from March 20 to 22, 2026, offering several free events for the entire family. During these challenging times, this Eid gesture by the well-known art and culture venue, […]
NUR, Light Installation, at Heal Café, Dubai In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, automobile giant Audi in collaboration with artist Uzair Merchant recently unveiled a symbolic metallic installation – NUR: Born of Light at Heal Cafe in Jumeirah, Dubai. Celebrating light, design and spiritual reflection, the illuminated piece in front of a […]
Asma Belhamar is on a mission to chronicle UAE’s architecture In the nineties, while growing up in Dubai, Emirati artist Asma Belhamar’s family home in Rashidiya, had an unfinished second courtyard, which became a thriving playground for the children of the house. On most days, Belhamar recollects how discarded pipes, ceramic tiles and other found objects […]
View Picasso’s Magnificence at Louvre, Abu Dhabi In 78 years of his artistic life, Pablo Picasso, created 100,000 prints and engravings, 34,000 illustrations, 13,500 paintings, 300 sculptures and poems. In his lifetime he mastered several art forms and co-founded the Cubist movement becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. And now, you […]
RAK Art Fair 2026 is an ode to Civilizations Large frames of riveting landscapes, striking portraits and vivid textiles set against the alluring backdrop of crumbling ruins and luminous trees, make walking through the historic Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, the venue for the ongoing RAK Art Fair, an ethereal experience. For an entire month, […]
Head to these Art Exhibitions in January There is a literally an explosion of art events in the city. From solo exhibitions to group shows and art fests, a new event is opening somewhere in Dubai every day, turning your art calendar very busy throughout this month. Middle East Masala lists the events you shouldn’t miss: Urdu […]