Arte & Lusso

Online Magazine on Art, Fashion and Luxury Lifestyle in UAE and Italy

On The Move: Art as Process

Process–the “how” of artmaking–is one of the most mercurial aspects of creative production. Finding a process that works is the cornerstone of productivity; yet artists struggle to identify it, articulate it, and reflect on it. Historically, the question that critics and audiences love to ask of artists—“how did you make this?”—has been a carefully guarded mystery, and is difficult to answer. The artistic process often verges far from transparency, consistency, and linearity, and any question of “how” often opens onto another complex question of intentionality–the “why” of artmaking.

The Art of Burning

The Bursting into Flame exhibition occurred from September 25 to 27 at the “Shtager&Shch” gallery, Lower Ground Floor, 52–53 Margaret Street, London. Our team attended the opening, and here’s what we think. This exhibition was born from London’s relentless pulse […]

Sotheby’s Dubai Unveils Marvels of Islamic Art

From 30 September to 4 October, Sotheby’s Dubai will play host to masterpieces of Islamic art, alongside canvases by the region’s leading modern and contemporary artists – in what is the first unveiling of this autumn’s auction highlights. Leading the charge is an exceptionally rare Islamic bronze aquamanile, a magnificent rendering of a buck from 8th century Iraq, which carries an estimate of £2 – 3 million in its first-ever auction appearance. The exhibition will be open to the public daily in the DIFC, following which the pieces will travel to London to be auctioned as part of Sotheby’s bi-annual Middle Eastern art week in New Bond Street.

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation Announces TotalEnergies Sustainability Design Award 2024 Open Call for Submissions

The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) iannounces the submission period for its 2024 TotalEnergies Sustainability Design Award in partnership with TotalEnergies in the UAE is now open. This competition celebrates the innovative work of young Emirati designers and architects who are committed to creating sustainable and impactful solutions.

‘Night Stone’ Solo Exhibition by Candice Lin at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai

Art Jameel, an organisation that supports artists and creative communities, presents ‘Night Stone’, the first solo exhibition in West Asia of Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary artist Candice Lin. On view from September 26, 2024, until January 12, 2025, it explores historical and contemporary trade links between Australia and China through a one-room installation, accompanied by new ceramic sculptures and a site-specific mural.

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