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It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fernando Botero, a beloved Colombian painter and sculptor, who left this world on September 15. Fernando’s illustrious and influential career spanned over eight decades, captivating the world with his unique style, evocative subjects, and unwavering dedication to art.
The exhibition explores the soldier as a compelling subject and the front visible symbol of power despite functioning as a performer within a grander power structure.
Autumn at The Drawing Hall features Sandrinus: Alessandro Pessoli’s solo exhibition curated by Matteo Mottin, on display from September 23 to October 21, 2023.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) unveils the winning artwork of the 5th Ithra Art Prize, ON (عن) by Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin, selected from over 10,000 submissions by an esteemed jury of international academics, gallerists, curators and artists. ON (عن) will be unveiled at Ithra before joining Ithra’s prestigious permanent collection.
Makma Art Gallery, now open in Abu Dhabi, bridges the enduring tradition of glass and crystal artistry with modern audiences. A unique space dedicated to Islamic-inspired artworks, the gallery presents a captivating collection, from leading 19th and 20th century glass and crystal master craftsmen.
Dubai-based Art be a Part, the growing international community of artists, today announced details of a new fundraiser later this month to help vulnerable children and support other humanitarian causes.
Art Basel reveals the 277 premier international galleries in the 2023 edition of its Americas fair.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce that its latest exhibition, Letters of Light, was inaugurated by H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi today. Featuring some of the oldest texts of the three monotheistic religions, Letters of Light will open to public on 13 September and will run until 14 January 2024.
Lawrie Shabibi is pleased to announce its participation in Frieze Masters 2023 in the Spotlight section curated by Valerie Cassel Oliver, presenting artworks by Mehdi Moutashar (b. 1943, Iraq). The section will feature solo presentations of 20th-century artists, emphasising under-appreciated work from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Combining the poetry of art with the functionality of high-design furniture, CB2, operated by Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, partners with Firetti Contemporary Gallery to establish a platform of transformative art that constructs inviting, layered interiors that embody sustainability. The partnership is presented with a series of free immersive talks around art, furniture, and sustainability during the month of September and October at the CB2 store in Mall of the Emirates.
