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SUMMARY:The Story of Art: What Is Art Anyway? Abstract Expressionism & Pop Art
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation’s monthly lecture series\, led by Dr Michaela Watrelot\, BFAF Curator and Director of Exhibitions\, continues with that moment in the twentieth century when artists began to radically challenge traditional ideas of art\, authorship\, and meaning. In the aftermath of World War II\, some artists turned inward\, using movement and emotion to create deeply personal works; others embraced mass media and consumer culture as subjects for art itself. Through the works of Jackson Pollock\, Mark Rothko\, Andy Warhol\, Roy Lichtenstein and other influential figures\, the lecture will examine how Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art transformed the relationship between art and everyday life.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-story-of-art-what-is-art-anyway-abstract-expressionism-pop-art/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260321T190000
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SUMMARY:Anirban Dasgupta: Cry Daddy
DESCRIPTION:Anirban Dasgupta returns to Dubai with his third stand-up special\, fresh from its debut last year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a successful run at the Soho Theatre in London. \nKolkata born and Mumbai based\, Anirban Dasgupta comes across as mild-mannered and playful. But this cleverly structured show is sharper and more carefully honed than this might imply … His childhood dream was to become a sportsman. Now a new father navigating the chaotic second half of his life\, he’s wondering whether everything – from comedy to parenting – is actually just a game. Who’s winning? Who’s losing? And does anyone really know the score? \nThe show unfolds as an immersive stand-up match played with the audience\, where each joke is scored and the contest continues until the final punchline. With yellow cards\, half-time pep talks\, trash talking\, and shirt swapping\, the audience becomes part of the action\, left debating scores and outcomes as the show goes down to the wire … \nThe evening will be hosted and opened by Arpit Varshne\, who quit a perfectly good job as a Dubai radio jockey to move to India ain the pursuit of stand-up comedy greatness. Sharp\, self-aware\, and just the right amount of unhinged\, Arpit sets the tone before Anirban takes the mic …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/anirban-dasgupta-cry-daddy/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260321T210000
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SUMMARY:Saaniya Abbas: Hellarious
DESCRIPTION:The razor-sharp Dubai-based comedian with a version of the well-reviewed UK tour that she’s just finished\, an irreverent exploration of her experiences as a ‘cultural Muslim’: “My mother always said I’d go to hell\, so I figured I might as well write a show about it”. Recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/saaniya-abbas-hellarious-3/
LOCATION:Pepperoni Comedy Club\, 25 Jump Street 25h Hotel\, One Central World Trade Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260321T210000
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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” at “the first purpose built comedy room in the country” (whatever that means). The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub-19/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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