From Hong Kong to Venice: “Fermata” at La Biennale di Venezia 2026
Artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui debut site-specific installations, creating a concerto of light, sound and movement.
Wallace Chan: Inside a Thinking Material
The work of Wallace Chan resists easy categorization. It moves between sculpture and jewelry, physics and metaphysics, material precision and philosophical speculation. Over the past decades, he has not only redefined what contemporary jewelry can be, but has also constructed an entirely personal language – one in which gemstones become vessels of time, and matter itself seems to hesitate between presence and disappearance.
Inside the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale: Interview with Bana Kattan
In this conversation for Arte&Lusso, Bana Kattan reflects on her curatorial approach to the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, where the exhibition “Washwasha” unfolds as a meditation on sound, memory, and subtle forms of transmission.
The Unique Group Announces Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026
The Unique Group announces the return of Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026, taking place from June 11 to 13 at Le Méridien Hotel Beach Sea Plaza in the Principality of Monaco. The event reaffirms its place as a refined meeting point for haute joaillerie, where creation, dialogue, and discretion find their natural setting.
The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates at La Biennale di Venezia
The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates announces its forthcoming exhibition “Washwasha” at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. “Washwasha” is curated by Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project, and Assistant Curator Tala Nassar.
The Unique Falcon of the Emirates: A Jewel Inspired by Vision, Strength and the Enduring Spirit of the Gulf
The Unique Gallery unveils The Unique Falcon of the Emirates, a new jewellery creation conceived not merely as an ornament, but as a symbol of gratitude, identity and enduring values at a time when stability, leadership and thoughtful vision are more meaningful than ever.
The Pavilion of the Sultanate of Oman Announces Artist and Concept for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
Haitham Al Busafi will represent Oman at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May – 22 November 2026, where he will also serve as its curator. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and located in the Arsenale Artiglierie, Zīnah transforms the tradition of Omani silver horse adornment (Al-zannah) into a monumental, participatory environment of sand, suspended metal, and collectively generated sound.
Art Dubai Announces First Details of Modified Special Edition
Art Dubai announces key details of special edition to be held from 15 to 17 May 2026, highlighting Dubai’s enduring appeal as a creative hub.
The Magic of Everybody’ Darling by Dubai Artist Petra Kaltenbach
Petra Kaltenbach is a fine artist, video artist, graphic designer, curator and art advisor. Born in Duisburg, Germany in 1962, Petra began her career as a graphic designer and held the position as managing director and partner of an advertising agency in Germany from 1991 – 2002.
Dalila Daffara and the Quiet Revolution of High Jewellery
In a world where luxury is increasingly defined by experience rather than possession, The Unique Show has emerged as a new kind of platform – one that reimagines how high jewellery is seen, understood and collected. Founded by Dalila Daffara, the project brings together designers, collectors and connoisseurs in carefully curated settings where each piece carries not only aesthetic value, but a story, a context and an emotional imprint.
