Made in the UAE

A group exhibition for seven UAE-based artists – Ahmed Emad (UAE/Egypt), Anila Ashraf (Pakistan), Camelia Mohebi (UAE), Elizaveta Pugacheva (Russia), Samo Shalaby (Egypt/Palestine), Sasan Nasernia (Iran) and Yousif Albadi (Sudan) – chosen from more than 300 submissions received through an open call. The gallery’s founder, Jean-David Malat, reported that “the level of submissions we received was incredibly strong and demonstrated the depth of talent currently shaping the UAE’s cultural landscape. What stood out was not only the quality of the work, but the diversity of perspectives and experiences represented. These artists reflect the international and layered identity that makes Dubai such a compelling creative city today …” Selected by a jury including Zina Khair, Roxane Zand, Ali Mohammadioun and Malat himself, the exhibition explores themes of identity, memory, materiality and cultural exchange and promises “a snapshot of the diverse artistic voices currently shaping the UAE’s contemporary art landscape”. To 1 July.

Above: Samo Shalaby, Genesis (2025)