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Middle East Masala started as a blog in 2010 to show readers a country and a region, effortlessly balancing its Islamic heritage with an evolving modern outlook. This quest continues through middleeastmasala.com that attempts to capture the blooming art scene, rich architecture, culture More

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“Art is a form

“Art is a form of meditation,” says eminent Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais

Emirati Manga by Abdulla

Emirati Manga by Abdulla Lutfi at Mestaria Gallery The adventures of Monkey-D Luffy, from

A Magical Night at

A Magical Night at Zabeel Theatre with Sean Alexander One of the world’s leading

Art Highlights of November

Art Highlights of November Found in Translation: Steven Naifeh Art Booth Gallery, Abu Dhabi

Inside the Andy Warhol

Inside the Andy Warhol Exhibition in Foundry Downtown, Dubai A pioneer of the pop

Creashion_dxb showcased The Kaleidoscope,

Creashion_dxb showcased The Kaleidoscope, a versatile art exhibition Looking through a kaleidoscope, with its

Rumi, A Voice of

Rumi, A Voice of Our Times, at TODA On September 30, 2024, the world

Mark Your Art Calendar

Mark Your Art Calendar The September sun is kinder, less scorching, beckoning us to

Hafla spotlights Middle Eastern

Hafla spotlights Middle Eastern art and culture at Sotheby’s, London A summer of Middle

Forever immersed in colours:

Forever immersed in colours: Artist Anjini Prakash Laitu With over 250 exhibitions to his

Summer events at 421

Summer events at 421 Arts Campus Abu Dhabi’s independent creative platform 421 Arts Campus

‘Dubai’s so-called superficial spaces

‘Dubai’s so-called superficial spaces are personal cultural sites:’ says Dr Rana AlMutawa Emirati

From teaching to art:

From teaching to art: Shoma Banerjee on etching a new career path On a

Vintage Royal Letters and

Vintage Royal Letters and Documents Exhibition in Kalba Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al

Curators’ Take on World

Curators’ Take on World Art Dubai 2024 In its 10th year, World Art Dubai

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