A group show of works by Ludmilla Radchenko, Rachel K (above), Ihab Ahmad, Laurent Perbos, Yana Abramova and Samuele Ventanni curated by Celine Azem. The aim is to explore how colour extends beyond visual experience, "shaping memory, emotion, and perception [ ... ]
Dilyara Kaipova's practice is located at the intersection of folk artisan traditions and contemporaneity; she works with Uzbek textiles, employing centuries-long traditions to make work that is relevant to the socio-cultural and ecological issues of the region. To 8 April.
An exhibition of masterpieces from the Post-Impressionist period that is organised into in nine sections, each celebrating both the individual styles and the shared themes that connect this transformative era in art – visitors can follow paths dedicated to Neo-Impressionism, [ ... ]
What does it mean to come from a home that does not exist today? The artworks in this exhibition examine the idea of true foreigners – whose left-behind homes exist not only in a different place, but also in a [ ... ]
"An exhibition that bridges the glamour of international stars from cinema and music and the depth of fine art portraiture" – a total of 22 portraits by Bahraini artist Jamal A. Rahim of figures from Hollywood and the Arab world, [ ... ]
This solo show by the Dubai-based artist/designer celebrates the Gulf’s mangroves, celebrating their vital role in protecting wildlife, the coastline, and the balance of nature, "celebrating their inherent tranquillity and the intricate tapestry of endangered wildlife thriving within their protective [ ... ]
A sadly short show of new works from the Danish painter of vivid, hyperrealistic works (mainly portraits) in oil. To 28 February.
A collaborative presentation of Egyptian artists Nada Baraka and Esraa Elfeky that plays on "a sense of incompleteness ... Here, history is unfixed and left open to question. Viewers are invited to sit with uncertainty, to embrace the search even [ ... ]
This exhibition celebrates the historic Dubai neighbourhood of Freej Al Murar (on the Deira side of Dubai Creek) as a living archive of artistry, community, and resilience. In this research project, Sharjah-based Mobius Design Studio – led by Hadeyeh Badri, [ ... ]
The second solo show at this gallery for the Egyptian artist, featuring new works with themes of memory, nostalgia, and childhood. Inspired by ancient Egyptian and Coptic art, Boraey heavily depends on metaphors, "taking his audience on a dramatic journey [ ... ]
Nadine Ghandour’s first solo exhibition in the UAE, curated by Dawn Ross, features recent works informed by her experiences in various cities, including Dubai, Sharjah, Cairo and Rotterdam. Working with drawing, writing, performance and sculpture, Ghandour creates works that depict imagined [ ... ]
A sadly short show of new works from the Danish painter of vivid, hyperrealistic works (mainly portraits) in oil.
Maity’s first solo exhibition in Dubai celebrates the intersection of art and sport via a dozen works inspired by the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup; the large-scale acrylics are signed by winning captains, too.
This solo exhibition by the Japanese-Brazilian artist marks the culmination of her V-Residency programme at Volery, during which Oushiro has developed a new body of work that (according the gallery) "pushes the boundaries of abstraction, inviting the viewer into a [ ... ]
Sedira's films represent a profound archival exploration of identity, and cultural activism. Born in 1963 to Algerian parents, her work is deeply rooted in her self-narration but also sheds light on broader, interconnected global anxieties surrounding cultural emancipation and diaspora. [ ... ]
The second in The Gallery Collective, a series of sort-of gallery takeovers whereby Sotheby's Dubai is giving its DIFC exhibition space over to a series of local galleries in a two-year run starting in November. Every six to eight weeks, [ ... ]
This exhibition celebrates the historic Dubai neighbourhood of Freej Al MurarFreej Al Murar as a living archive of artistry, community, and resilience. In this research project, Sharjah-based Mobius Design Studio – led by Hadeyeh Badri, Hala Al-Ani, and Riem Ibrahim [ ... ]
A solo exhibition for the Russian artist and sculptor, showcasing large-scale abstract paintings and double-sided sculptural steles. Curated by Oblong Contemporary's owner Paola Marucci, art historian Elena Zaytseva, and Lena Lenskaya from Lenskaya Design Bureau, the exhibition promises "a unique [ ... ]
Benjamin Malick, who recently established a studio at Hatta, has been working on a major body of work titled Tales of Sarab which documents his experiences since arriving in the UAE in 2020 – a project that has given him [ ... ]
"An immersive exploration of The Prism’s distinctive artistic vision ... Going beyond aesthetics, these exhibitions create emotionally and spiritually resonant experiences, transforming light and space to challenge perceptions and inspire deep reflection ... Through dynamic interplays of form, colour, and [ ... ]
Barjeel Art Foundation founder and noted cultural commentator Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi talks with Athar Jaber about the artist's practice, life, and thoughts. Athar Jaber’s first solo show at Ayyam Gallery, titled Vestiges, is midway through its run (to 1 [ ... ]
Bringing together more than 40 artists and collectives, drawing from politics, history, economics and urbanism, this exhibition takes a playful yet serious approach to how animals navigate and thrive within the gaps of urban environments. What happens when animals escape [ ... ]
A solo exhibition of paintings by the noted Iranian-American artist. Derakshani has a body of work that spans decades, with examples in major institutional and private collections worldwide; this exhibition presents a selection of never-before-exhibited works from three of his [ ... ]
Known for her vibrant exploration of colour, movement, and abstraction, Al Suwaidi’s art reflects the dynamic energy of cultural encounters, music, and landscapes. This short-run exhibition draws a parallel between her artistic philosophy and Henri Matisse's; both artists translate emotion [ ... ]
The second edition of ME by Meliá Dubai's Cultural Connection exhibition series features more than 60 pieces by Brazilian artist Marcos Marín in his signature style – optical and kinetic art panels and sculptures with portraits of world figures, royals, [ ... ]
What does a woman carry, literally and metaphorically? Is it the weight of expectations, the symbols of tradition, or the aspirations she dares to chase? This evolving art installation, conceptualised by author Purva Grover and art curator Bhairavi Mistry in [ ... ]
A solo exhibition by the Polish artist that "plunges into the fluid, recursive entanglements of organic abstraction", as the gallery puts it. "Her work suggests an alternative realm – an autonomous system where anthropocentric hierarchies dissolve, leaving behind a world [ ... ]
A solo exhibition by the Polish artist that "plunges into the fluid, recursive entanglements of organic abstraction", as the gallery puts it. "Her work suggests an alternative realm – an autonomous system where anthropocentric hierarchies dissolve, leaving behind a world [ ... ]
This solo show by the Dubai-based artist/designer celebrates the Gulf’s mangroves, celebrating their vital role in protecting wildlife, the coastline, and the balance of nature, "celebrating their inherent tranquillity and the intricate tapestry of endangered wildlife thriving within their protective [ ... ]
Throughout history, nature has shape artistic expression across cultures. Persian carpets exemplify this influence, transforming the beauty of gardens and delicate blossoms into intricate designs. These motifs are deeply woven into Iranian craftsmanship, creating timeless works that connect the human [ ... ]
A chance to see work from the last four decades by Dale Chihuly, undoubtedly the world's best-known glass artist. Synthesising ideas and practices of the Studio Glass movement in North America with the traditions of the Venetian glass ateliers, Chihuly’s [ ... ]
Buyruk is known for her intricate and otherworldly creations, she has long explored the themes of harmony and individuality in nature. This new body of work, however, takes a more introspective turn, reflecting on the barriers that humans create within [ ... ]
Throughout history, nature has shape artistic expression across cultures. Persian carpets exemplify this influence, transforming the beauty of gardens and delicate blossoms into intricate designs. These motifs are deeply woven into Iranian craftsmanship, creating timeless works that connect the human [ ... ]
The connection between silence and noise, minimalism and maximalism, is explored in this exhibition, which contrasts contemporary and traditional art: Ali Zolghadri works with minimalistic black-and-white photography, Niga Sayyed captures quiet stories from the past in pieces that evolve from [ ... ]
"An exhibition that bridges the glamour of international stars from cinema and music and the depth of fine art portraiture" – a total of 22 portraits by Bahraini artist Jamal A. Rahim of figures from Hollywood and the Arab world, [ ... ]
Efie Gallery continues its commendable promotion of artists of African origin with this group show featuring María Magdalena Campos-Pons, ahead of her debut solo exhibition in the Middle East at Efie in April, alongside works by JK Bruce-Vanderpuije, Dina Nur Satti and Myles Igwebuike. [ ... ]
A preview of Al-Hadid's Art Dubai exhibits in advance of the art fair, showing in the Plaza at One Za'abeel in partnership with Galleri Brandstrup and Bureau Safavid. We're promised "a dialogue between memory, architecture, and cultural identity"; Al-Hadid’s richly [ ... ]
What does a woman carry, literally and metaphorically? Is it the weight of expectations, the symbols of tradition, or the aspirations she dares to chase? This evolving art installation, conceptualised by author Purva Grover and art curator Bhairavi Mistry, invites [ ... ]
Through film, photography, and sculpture, Tawakol reclaims the female body as a site of creation and resistance, reflecting on motherhood and the complex layers of identity. This exhibition’s centrepiece is a three-channel video made from stitched Super-8 film fragments (1960s–1980s) [ ... ]
Known for her vibrant exploration of colour, movement, and abstraction, Al Suwaidi’s art reflects the dynamic energy of cultural encounters, music, and landscapes. This exhibition draws a parallel between her artistic philosophy and Henri Matisse's; both artists translate emotion into [ ... ]
Benjamin Malick, who recently established a studio at Hatta, has been working on a major body of work titled Tales of Sarab which documents his experiences since arriving in the UAE in 2020 – a project that has given him [ ... ]
A solo exhibition for the Russian artist and sculptor, showcasing large-scale abstract paintings and double-sided sculptural steles. Curated by Oblong Contemporary's owner Paola Marucci, art historian Elena Zaytseva, and Lena Lenskaya from Lenskaya Design Bureau, the exhibition promises "a unique [ ... ]
For the first time, the Francophone artistic collectives Féminin Pluriel and AD’Art plus invited guests are coming together for this collective exhibition. Including painters, photographers, illustrators, and ceramicists, these artists from diverse cultures and practices pay tribute to inner strength, [ ... ]
A solo exhibition for an artist only recently signed by Ayyam Gallery. This large body of work, an exploration of the fragile relationship between the human form and the forces that shape it, re-imagines the human form as figures that [ ... ]
This is The Third Line's third solo exhibition with the artist collective Slavs and Tatar, presenting a new body of work inspired by Marcel Broodthaers’ Musée d'Art Moderne – Département des Aigles (1968-1972) – one of the most influential works [ ... ]
This first solo show by Shama Al Hamed, curated by Walter Williems, features a collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations that offers insight into the formative experiences and emotions that have shaped the artist's creative practice and artistic perspective. Says [ ... ]
Nour Malas’ solo exhibition starts with Hannah Arendt's quote about the Nazis' unconscionable acts of genocide: they were not exceptional but part of a wider belief that estimated some human lives as disposable. For Malas, displacement upheaves feelings of belonging; [ ... ]
The second solo show at this gallery for the Egyptian artist, featuring new works by the artist that delve into themes of memory, nostalgia, and childhood. Inspired by ancient Egyptian and Coptic art, Boraey heavily depends on metaphors, "taking his [ ... ]
This solo exhibition by the Japanese-Brazilian artist marks the culmination of her V-Residency programme at Volery, during which Oushiro has developed a new body of work that (according the gallery) "pushes the boundaries of abstraction, inviting the viewer into a [ ... ]
A group exhibition curated by Nadine Khoury and Gaith Abdulla that examines the resilience and resourcefulness of artists working outside the confines of institutional representation. The exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists navigating the scarcity of creative spaces [ ... ]
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