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No Scheherazade is Farhad Ahrania’s much anticipated fourth solo exhibition at the gallery, a multi-textual autopsy which invariably examines the complex legacy of Princess Diana, Keith Haring and celebrates all things 80s. Both huge celebrities of the time, Keith Haring and Diana embodied and contained the aesthetics of the era.
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.
A selection of Emmanuel Guiragossian works from a private collector’s collection is showcased in Dubai – UAE. This exhibition explores key moments in the artist’s practice during this period and Guiragossian’s pivotal position in the history of modernism in the Arab world as well as among his generational peers.
Anne-Laure Roy is a French artist known for her creative exploration of cultural and domestic themes through photography and mixed media. Her project Domesticity is an introspective series reflecting on the dynamics of everyday life within the home. The project uses staged photography to capture intimate, familiar moments and contrasts them with elements of surrealism or commentary on societal expectations of domestic spaces.
Reynier Llanes is a Cuban-born visual artist renowned for blending Cuban folklore with magical realism and modern techniques, such as painting with coffee—a medium symbolizing resilience and resourcefulness. After emigrating to the U.S. in 2007, he incorporated Southern culture into his work, creating narrative-driven art rich in allegories. Llanes’ pieces have been exhibited internationally and are part of prestigious collections, including the Denver Art Museum and the Morris Museum of Art. He is deeply committed to community engagement, often conducting workshops and lectures to inspire others.
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.
Mestaria Gallery announces its upcoming exhibition “LUFFY X LUTFI: EMIRATI MANGA”, featuring the remarkable Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi. Running from 12 December 2024 to 2 January 2025, the exhibition bridges Japanese manga and UAE culture, offering a window into Abdulla’s creative world, one filled with purity, humour, and limitless imagination.
Nawar Shartouh’s first solo show in Dubai ‘Transparent’ opened its doors to the public on 24 November at Urbanist Art Gallery.
Palm Beach & Florence, Italy…November, 7, 2024 – Frascione Gallery, established in Florence, Italy in 1893, will make its Art Miami debut during Miami Art Week, running from December 3-8, 2024, at Booth AM325.
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.
