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The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by the Visual Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture, will open on 9 May with Dana Awartani’s “May your tears never dry, you who weep over stones”, curated by Antonia Carver, with assistant curator Hafsa Alkhudairi.
After decades of silence, Zeef Oria returned to painting not as a continuation, but as a transformation. His recent works feel less like images and more like states of being – suspended between chaos and calm, memory and presence, gesture and stillness. Rather than narrating stories, his paintings invite contemplation: they ask the viewer to slow down, to remain, to listen. In this conversation, we explore art not as production, but as an existential practice – a way of thinking, feeling, and encountering the unknown through paint.
“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.” — Jalal ad-Din Rumi You know how it sometimes happens, you begin to think one thought in one place and unexpectedly it resolves itself somewhere completely different. This is exactly […]
Join XVA Gallery from October 18th to November 13th, 2025, as we reunite to observe how in “Paper mythologies iin grey gardens” meaning can be crafted from absence and disorder.
Firetti Contemporary, in collaboration with Hunna Art Gallery, presents “I’m Never Coming Back”, a solo exhibition by artist Aidha Badr (b.1996, Brooklyn, NY), opening to the public on September 19, 2025, and running until November 7, 2025.
In a city like Dubai—renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art scene—we are constantly drawn to artistic voices that transcend geographical boundaries and expand visual experience.
Elysian Awakening of powerful spring- an evocative exhibition that delves into the multifaceted strength, resilience, and creativity of female artists. This curated collection features the extraordinary works of Zeina Abdullah, Barbara Duran, Natalie Katwal, Fatma Lootah and Sara Alkhayyal each illuminating the diverse expressions of womanhood through a contemporary lens.
Fabio Viale is a sculptor who redefines the possibilities of marble, merging tradition with contemporary creativity. We were captivated by his ability to merge the ancient and the modern, creating works that resonate on both aesthetic and philosophical levels. The dedication and meticulous craftsmanship behind each piece left us in awe of his artistry. Fabio’s thought-provoking perspectives on art and its place in the world offered a profound glimpse into the mind of a true visionary.
Artists experience demand surges for several reasons—their works might be featured in widely read publications, or perhaps they participated in a buzzy show that made waves across the art world.
Read about the 10 artists with the Most Inquiry Growth on Artsy in 2023–2024.
I’m sitting on a chair — comfortable, padded, designed for long hours of work. It does its job so well I barely notice it, as I let my mind drift toward Kate Vagurina’s unsettling creations. Thinking about her work reminds […]
