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Art Dubai, the most significant global art gathering in the Middle East, today announced the line-up of exhibiting galleries for its 2025 edition, which will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from 18 to 20 April 2025 (previews on 16 and 17 April).
Stepping into the world of Islamic art and culture at the Ithra Center in Dammam was an experience I’ll never forget. The air was buzzing with energy as participants from around the globe gathered for the much-anticipated Islamic Art Conference. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this was not just an event; it was a celebration of the diverse beauty and history of Islamic art. Let me take you through each day of this incredible journey.
The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launched with an exciting array of art installations and activities over the weekend, transforming Abu Dhabi into a celebration of creativity and culture.
M&C Saatchi Group, the global creative solutions company, and London’s renowned Saatchi Gallery have announced Hiba Baddou as the overall winner of their international Art for Change Prize. This initiative invited emerging artists worldwide to creatively respond to the theme ‘Tomorrow’ing: Visions of a Better Future’, with a grand prize of £10,000 awarded to the top entry.
The V&A and Art Jameel have announced Khandakar Ohida (b. 1993, India) as the winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize, an international award worth £25,000 for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition.
The National Pavilion UAE closes its eighth participation at the Biennale Arte 2024, with Abdullah Al Saadi: Sites of Memory, Sites of Amnesia. Curated by Tarek Abou El Fetouh, the exhibition welcomed 308,719 visitors at the pavilion since its inauguration on 20 April 2024.
Abu Dhabi Art has announced HSBC Bank Middle East in the UAE as a global partner for its 16th Edition.
Art Basel shares first details of its next iteration of the Art Basel Shop, a novel concept store showcasing bespoke lifestyle and heritage products encapsulating and celebrating the Art Basel experience.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announces speakers and thematic details about the Islamic Art Conference programming (25 – 26 November) and related public initiatives (24 – 30 November).
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), have announced the opening of applications for the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2025, with submissions welcome until January 31, 2025.
