• Karthika Naïr & Deepak Unnikrishnan: Can Be(come) Anything

    NYUAD Art Gallery Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Collaborations require a shared readiness to adapt, openness to each other’s intuitions and experiences, as well as the constant awareness the project can (and, usually, does) shape-shift at various points. Hear from Karthika Naïr, poet, playwright, fabulist, and Deepak Unnikrishnan, [ ... ]

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  • Samir Gharib: Half a century of art criticism

    Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

    The noted Egyptian art critic and author Samir Gharib will discuss art criticism and his writing on Egyptian modernism, particularly his approach to covering exhibitions in Egypt. The discussion, in Arabic, will be moderated by critic and poet Sameh Kaawach. [ ... ]

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  • Will the UAE be the capital of Arab pop culture over the next decade?

    NYUAD Campus, Conference Centre NYUAD Campus, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Another good-looking offer from the NYUAD Institute, considering whether the UAE can become the epicentre of Arab pop culture over the next decade or if its influence will remain tied to amplifying trends from elsewhere. The panellists will examine the [ ... ]

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  • Contemporary vs Traditional Genres

    Etihad Museum 1 Jumeirah St, Dubai

    A discussion exploring the connection between poetry and urban music, featuring Emirati artist Saud G and poet Salem Al Attas with Saudi music expert and radio host Hassan Dennaoui (Big Hass) moderating. What influence has Western musical styles had on [ ... ]

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  • Creative Convergence: the role of artists in expanding scientific inquiry and UAE’s vision for innovation

    NYUAD Campus, Conference Centre NYUAD Campus, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The lengthy title covers an interesting-looking panel discussion on interdisciplinary collaboration – how integrating art, science and engineering can foster innovation, broaden perspectives, and drive societal contributions. The panel: Iyad Rahwan Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, [ ... ]

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  • Roundtable: The Bouquet and the Wreath

    Jameel Arts Centre Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    A roundtable conversation reflecting on the work and legacy of pioneering Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, subject of the ongoing exhibition The Bouquet and the Wreath (ends 6 March).  The discussion, which ranges over curatorial, artistic, and critical perspectives on Rasdjarmrearnsook's practice [ ... ]

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