Spectra of the Beautiful Past Exhibition in Kalba The historic Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi in Kalba, Sharjah is currently hosting the Spectra of the Beautiful Past exhibition with artworks that highlight Emirati cultural and heritage. Featuring selected works of Emirati artists Abdul Raheem Salim and Najat Makki, the exhibition supports intergenerational dialogue through […]
Avid Learning’s Artist Circles: A Platform for Creative Collaborations Six artists, their diverse art practices, born out of their personal journeys converged around a long table on a quiet Sunday morning in Dubai. The artists were brought together by Avid Learning Middle East’s monthly ACRT (Artist Creative Round Table), held on September 28, 2025, at the […]
All the New Exhibitions in your City The art sector in the UAE is on a roll, with a host of new exhibitions announced by several galleries in the region. From group exhibits to solo shows, calligraphy to photography expect to immerse yourself in a range of layered creative mediums in the second half of 2025. Here […]
Sadequain’s Masterpieces in Dubai Celebrated artworks of Sadequain, one of Pakistan’s most legendary artists, was recently on view at Noor Royal Gallery in Dubai. A pioneer of contemporary calligraphy, Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi, was also a muralist, poet and artist, who depicted the reality of human survival on his canvases. Born in 1930 in Amroha in […]
Almagul Menlibayeva’s Genius Loci at DIFC Satellite Gallery In Roman legend, the Genius Loci, is the guardian spirit of sacred sites, historical neighbourhoods and ancient landscapes. Acclaimed Kazakh artist, Almagul Menlibayeva, reinterprets the concept of Genius Loci through a contemporary lens in her solo exhibition at DIFC Satellite Gallery in Dubai. The exhibition held in collaboration […]
Seas Are Sweet, Fish Tears Are Salty by Saudi artist Mohammad Alfaraj Mounds of dried palm fronds, images of farmers toiling in paddy fields, a video of playful birds in their natural habitat and a wooden installation for communal gatherings are some of the unique and reflective exhibits from Saudi artist Mohammed Alfaraj’s first solo […]
No Trespassing opens at Ishara Art Foundation Six contemporary artists explore their relationship with the street in Ishara Art Foundation’s first summer exhibition of 2025 in Dubai. No Trespassing curated by Priyanka Mehra looks at the streets as a site of deconstruction and re-invention continually shaping and being shaped by those who pass through them. Channelling […]
‘I sing to heal others,’ says Sufi Singer Asiya Rafiq Music is both comforting and uplifting for Abu-Dhabi based Indian Sufi singer Asiya Rafiq. Her earliest childhood memories, of her grandfather humming divine Sufi songs left a deep imprint on her heart. Raised by a single mother in the picturesque state of Kashmir in India, Asiya found […]
Your Summer 2025 Art Events Guide Not an ideal time to step outdoors in the UAE, thanks to the record-breaking high temperatures. Instead head indoors to art galleries and theatres to enjoy your dose of music therapy, discover new artists and explore world cultures. Here’s a line-up of exhibitions, events and performances in the emirates we […]
94 year old artist Habuba Farah’s Beams of Light at Artbooth Gallery With a firm grip on the pencil colours she chooses, artist Habuba Farah, meticulously synthesises a set of lines and shades, transforming a white sheet of paper, into a stunning piece of geometric art. A pioneer of lyrical geometric abstraction, at 94 the Lebanese […]