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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Charlie Koolhaas: AFTER THE IMAGE
DESCRIPTION:Developed in relation to the UAE Modern Architectural Heritage Grant\, AFTER THE IMAGE transforms a gallery presentation and a room of the XVA Art Hotel into an immersive archive of Dubai’s modern architectural heritage. Through photography\, sculpture\, textiles\, and garments\, the exhibition explores the city’s changing urban landscapes and the stories embedded within them. Koolhaas reimagines the archive as something lived\, worn\, and experienced\, where architecture\, memory\, and everyday life converge … To 16 July.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/charlie-koolhaas-after-the-image/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY:2nd Desert Architecture Forum
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of this potentially significant gathering for architects\, sustainability leaders and “urban innovators” promises a stronger vision and expanded scope to underscore the vital role of ‘desert architecture’ in shaping climate-smart cities\, resilient infrastructures\, and self-sufficient communities across the Middle East and beyond. The specific aims include building more collaboration between architects\, policymakers\, developers\, technology providers and researchers; highlighting new technologies and smart materials; blending traditional desert knowledge with modern architectural solutions; and positioning MENA as a global hub for climate-responsive architecture (surely “the main market for climate-responsive architecture”). \nThese it will deliver via two days of keynotes\, presentations and panel discussions\, with much space for networking and an exhibition area with two dozen booths. Someone has chosen the conference topics well: they range from the almost philosophical (‘Landscapes of the Future: Beyond Aesthetics and Ecology in Desert Design’ and ‘ From Sand to Skyline: Shaping a New Architectural Identity for the Desert Century’) to the really quite specific (‘Future Facades: Balancing Aesthetics\, Performance\, and Climate Resilience’ and ‘Curating the Darkness: How Light and Shadow Shape Placemaking in Desert Destinations’). \nThe registration fee is a modest $25. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/2nd-desert-architecture-forum/
LOCATION:Habtoor Grand Resort\, Al Falea Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T110000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Art: A Story with an Open End – Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation’s monthly lecture series\, led by Dr Michaela Watrelot\, BFAF Curator and Director of Exhibitions\, continues with an exploration of the diversity of artistic practices that have shaped art since 1970\, reflecting a period in which artists continued to challenge traditional boundaries of form and meaning. The lecture will trace key movements and ideas that redefined the role of the artist and the artwork\, from Minimalism to Conceptual and Performance Art via Donald Judd\,  Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Cy Twombly\, Jeff Koons\, Damien Hirst\, Banksy\, and other artists who continue to shape contemporary visual culture today. \nAbove; Jean-Michel Basquiat\, New York\, New York (1981)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-story-of-art-a-story-with-an-open-end-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T190000
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SUMMARY:City Circles Talk: The Museum as an Urban Anchor
DESCRIPTION:Part of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s ongoing City Circles programme exploring the connections between architecture\, the environment\, and urban life\, this conversation looks at the ways museums operate within the urban fabric\, exploring their role in shaping movement\, gathering\, and the use of surrounding public spaces. From accessibility and scale to circulation and engagement\, the discussion will consider how cultural institutions can serve as points of connection within the city rather than isolated destinations … \nThe panel: \nDr Alamira Reem Al Hashimi Urbanist\, Architect\, and Historian\nDr Ahmed Almulla Urban Planner\nFatma Alkhayat Urban Planner\nModerator: Rashed Ajlouni Public Programming\, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/city-circles-talk-the-museum-as-an-urban-anchor/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Talk,Urbanism
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Pencil In
DESCRIPTION:A writers’ group intended for writers to practice their craft without the pressures of producing a final outcome\, designed to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone yet in a group. You’re invited to polish your writing skills while receiving valuable feedback from experienced peer reviewers in English and/or Arabic\, having active conversations with other like-minded writers\, and enjoying a safe space to share personal texts and works … \nThese sessions are free\, and drop-ins are welcome. It’s led by regular Sarah Afaneh\, a researcher and writer with a particular interest in decolonising knowledge production.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pencil-in-10/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words,Workshop
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