The Inaugural Exhibition “The First Stone” at Galerie Poggi, Paris
From Prehistory to the Present.
Art Jameel and the British Council Launch a Major Programme to Fund and Nurture the Role of the Arts in Addressing the Climate Crisis
Art Jameel, an organisation that supports artists and creative communities, and the British Council, announce the launch of Anhar: Culture and Climate Platform, a three-tiered programme that invites artists, collectives and institutions based in the Arab world to submit proposals that engage meaningfully with the climate emergency. The Open Call was launched on October 4, with applications accepted through to December 15, 2023.
Giving Calligraphy a Contemporary Twist: Meet Dubai Artist Diaa Allam
Celebrated for revolutionizing the traditional art form of Arabic calligraphy, Diaa Allam combines ancient techniques with innovative approaches to bridge the gap between History and the Future.
Digital Art 101: A Primer for the Evolution of Art in the Digital Age
Fostering a global community that thrives on the values of expression and creativity in the digital realm.
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation Presents ‘Art @ Embassies’: Emirati Artist Farah Al Qasimi’s Solo Exhibition
Under the honorary patronage of H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and honorary patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) hosted the second panel discussion as part of the ‘Art @ Embassies’ initiative. This event was part of the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
Mestaria Gallery Presents “Dkhoun” by Fatimah Al Nemer
Saudi artist Fatimah Al Nemer will be unveiling her latest exhibition, “Dkhoun”. This captivating exhibition invites us to explore the profound journey of a female protagonist, portrayed through the blend of modern techniques and traditional symbolic elements deeply rooted in Saudi culture.
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 Applications Now Open to UAE-based Artists
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), has announced the opening of applications for The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024, with submissions welcome until January 31, 2024.
FESTIVAL X: From the Past We Love, to the Future We Need
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is characterized by cultural diversity, where tradition and modernity, as well as regional circumstances and global dynamics, intersect in a unique way. These circumstances have led to a special ecosystem in which people and their culture, tools, and relationship with nature form a special alliance.
