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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
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SUMMARY:Tagreed Darghouth: Gardens & Jungles
DESCRIPTION:The title of Tagreed Darghouth’s solo show references controversial remarks made by Josep Borrell\, the outspoken foreign policy chief of the European Union; he described Europe as an idyllic garden of prosperity\, contrasting it with the rest of the world which he termed a ‘jungle’. \nDarghouth considers the militarisation of civil society\, drawing on Stephen Graham’s ideas on warfare\, political violence\, and the transformation of cities by military and security imaginaries. Darghouth challenges Borell’s outdated binary perception\, suggesting that the traditional understanding of developed and developing nations has lost its relevance; she argues that new partitions\, walls\, borders\, and divisions have emerged\, creating a world that is neither safer nor more appealing than before. \nTo 30 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/tagreed-darghouth-gardens-jungles/
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230912T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230912T220000
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SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:The Hungarian State Opera/Ballet company’s second show for its Dubai sojourn is Puccini’s tragic opera\, and we’re promised that “elegance meets artistry for an unforgettable evening of beauty and grace”. \nIn turn-of-the-century Nagasaki\, the dashing American naval officer Pinkerton (Boldizsár László) has chosen for his bride Cio-Cio-san\, a naïve young geisha on the verge of womanhood (the Butterfly of the title\, played by Csilla Boross). His betrayal and Cio-Cio-san’ shame and sorrow leads her s to take destiny into her own hands; the final scene is one of the most devastating you’ll find in any opera. \nThis company performs the fifth and final version of Puccini’s reworkings of the piece; its production\, by director Miklós Gábor Kerényi\, has enjoyed success with audiences since 2000. János Kovács conducts the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra. \nThere’s a black tie/formal dress code\, but at these prices that shouldn’t be a problem for you …. \nThere is a second performance on 13 September.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/madame-butterfly/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Letters of Light
DESCRIPTION:Held in partnership with Bibliothèque nationale de France and France Muséums\, this exhibition will spotlight the Holy Books of the three Abrahamic religions – the Quran\, the Christian Bible\, and the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) – exploring the historical context in which the holy books emerged\, associated scholarly\, talismanic\, and mystical practices\, and their role in intellectual and artistic history. As benefits the concept of a ‘universal’ museum\, there will be an emphasis on the universal nature of the biblical\, evangelical\, and Quranic messages and the ethical dimension they possess by highlighting episodes and figures that are shared by all three. \nIt’s not yet clear what artefacts and information will be provided to support the show\, but the Louvre and its partners have a lot of material between them; this could be a major show\, highlighting points of similarity rather than the exaggerated differences that so often make the news. \nTo 14 January. \nAbove: Giovanni Bellini\, Virgin and Child (1480–1485). In the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/letters-of-light/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Design,Exhibition,Words
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Najat Makki: The Scent of Memories
DESCRIPTION:The second solo exhibition with this gallery for a pioneering figure within the local art community investigates the relationship between colour and the memories associated with specific places. In this new body of work\, Makki layers colours on top of each other to create intense sensory experiences in her paintings; recent works on fabric include contemporary interpretations and adaptations of the dot and paisley design from traditional fabrics. \nTo 2 November. \nAbove: Najat Makki\, Four Seasons – Summer (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/najat-makki-the-scent-of-memories/
LOCATION:Aisha Alabbar Gallery\, Warehouse C19\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Connecting Minds Book Club: Sandra Piesik
DESCRIPTION:The second outing for this now-regular LitFest-style session with “renowned authors from around the world” features the award-winning architect\, author and scientist Sandra Piesik in conversation with urbanists and curators Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib. The conversation will centre on the newly published compact edition of Piesik’s landmark book Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate. First published in 2017\, it’s lost none of its force; essentially it gathers together essays by the world’s leading experts on vernacular architecture to examine how local buildings have stood the test of time and offer lessons for the future. The core of the book is arranged by climate zone\, from desert to tropical\, temperate to arctic\, showing how climatic conditions and vegetation affect the evolution of building styles; the excellent reference section offers information on materials science and engineering\, including how buildings have been adapted to contend with natural disasters. \nAmong the reviews: “Hefty\, handsome … works best as evidence and inspiration\, as the laying out the amazingly multifarious forms that human dwellings can take\, from which it might still be possible to learn” said the Observer. And Aesthetic called it “a landmark publication … a timely and urgent story of humanity’s capacity to create architecture without jeopardizing the equilibrium of the ecosystems upon which human life depends”. \nShould be a really interesting (and possible valuable) afternoon …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/connecting-minds-book-club-sandra-piesik/
LOCATION:Terra Auditorium\, Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion\, Expo City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Words
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230913T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:A second performance of the Hungarian State Opera’s version of Puccini’s tragic opera. Boldizsár László is Pinkerton\, Csilla Boross is the tragic Cio-Cio-san; the production is directed by director Miklós Gábor Kerényi\, with János Kovács conducting the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra. \nThere’s a black tie/formal dress code\, but at these prices that shouldn’t be a problem for you ….
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/madame-butterfly-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T160242Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Schoultz: Quantum Storm Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s vibrant art scene\, Schoultz’s solo exhibition delves into the intricate interplay of weather\, technology\, and societal dynamics\, refracted through a rich spectrum of tones and colours. Says the gallery: “The title itself encapsulates the multifaceted nature of our present world – a landscape marked by challenges yet adorned with enduring beauty and resounding hope”. \nTo 3 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/andrew-schoultz-quantum-storm-rainbow/
LOCATION:Volery Gallery\, Maze Tower - 5201\, Dubai International Financial Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Documenting a Performing Arts History
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Center at NYUAD has produced a commemorative five-volume bilingual book The Arts Center – Building a performing arts community on Saadiyat Island to mark its development from before its official beginning in 2015 to its current position as a cornerstone for the arts in Abu Dhabi and the UAE generally. This panel discussion has NYUAD Vice Chancellor Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann moderating a conversation with key figures involved in the book’s creation to explore the significance and meaning of arts documentation while reflecting on their collaborative journey – Bill Bragin\, Executive Artistic Director\, The Arts Center\, NYUAD; Nadine Khalil\, editor\, curator\, and critic; and Waleed Shah\, photographer and entrepreneur.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/documenting-a-performing-arts-history/
LOCATION:NYUAD Campus\, Conference Centre\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:1 MINUTE TO KILLIT: The Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Another Dubomedy comedy night with alumni of its stand-up courses – they each get just one minute to make you laugh\, there will be prizes\, there’s an after party\, and it’s free with no minimum spend (you need to pre-register\, though)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/1-minute-to-killit-the-launch/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:A Century of Iconic Arab Music
DESCRIPTION:The Candlelight concerts experience – music with illumination provided by thousands of candles — is applied to Arabic music by the Fusion Al Arab Group\, presenting works such as Tehaddoh El bashar by Rashed Al-Majed\, Umm Kulthum’s Ana Fi Intizarak. Adeesh kan fe nas and Ahwak by Fairuz\, and Garahouna by George Wassouf. The shows last around 65 minutes and there are performances at 7pm and 9pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-century-of-iconic-arab-music/
LOCATION:Majlis Madinat Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230912T105435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T105546Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Sustainability with Sawsan Al Bahar
DESCRIPTION:In this artist’s talk Sawsan Al Bahar discusses the connection between art and sustainability\, offering insights into her creative process and her work. \nThe talk is at CB2\, the high-end furniture and interiors store when Firetti is showing some of its artists – including Al Bahar\, who has a site-specific installation there that seeks to capture “the ever-changing essence of nature”. CB2 is on Level Two of Mall of the Emirates (it’s opposite Lululemon).  \nFree\, but pre-registration is recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/curating-art-with-maria-firetti-2/
LOCATION:CB2\, Level 2\, Mall of The Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T161622Z
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour takes in … \n\nMovenpick JBR\, Dubai: 15 and 16th Sept\nRadisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai: 21 Sept\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-3/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230912T090546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T090546Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Beethoven's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Dotto plays a recital of what does indeed look like 1 pretty good selection of the composer’s works for piano\, all lit by candlelight. The programme: \n♦ Piano Sonata op.13 ‘Pathetique’ – 1st movement\n♦ “Für Elise” (Bagatelle no.25 in A minor)\n♦ Piano Sonata No.17 op.31 (The Tempest) – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ Piano Sonata op. 27 No.2 (Moonlight) – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ “An die Freude” (“Ode to Joy”\, transcription by Liszt) \nThere are performances at 5\, 7 and 9pm; each lasts around 65 minutes.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-beethovens-best-works-4/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T220000
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SUMMARY:Buika – An Evening for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:The US-based Spanish singer\, poet\, composer\, and music producer Concha Buika\, known for her characteristic fusion of flamenco with copla\, jazz\, soul\, and African polyrhythms\, brings her new show to Abu Dhabi for a one-off performance. \nShe has a stunning voice and an broad range of influences – “I understand all the musics of the world\,” she told an interviewer. “I believe I can sing in any language\, any rhythm.” Indeed\, she has duetted with everyone from Pat Metheny and Anoushka Shankar to Nelly Furtado and Seal; and she has nominations for the Latin Grammy Award Album of the Year (2008) and for Best Latin Jazz Album (in 2014\, for La Noche Más Larga). Her performances are always heartfelt\, often exciting\, and usually unmissable. Recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/buika-an-evening-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Qasr al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour now moves on in … \n\nRadisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai: 21 Sept\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T090657Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Beethoven's Best Works
DESCRIPTION:The title of this concert certainly sets the bar high\, though it seems a pretty good selection of the composer’s works for piano. The pianist is Magdalena Wajdzik\, and the other plus is the way these recitals are lit by candlelight. The programme last around 65 minutes: \n♦ “Für Elise” (Bagatelle no.25 in A minor)\n♦ Piano Sonata No.21 op.31 (Waldsten) – 1st movement\n♦ Piano Sonata op.13 ‘Pathetique’ – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ Piano Sonata op. 27 No.2 (Moonlight) – 1st\, 2nd and 3rd movements\n♦ Symphony No.5 (transcription for solo piano by Liszt) – 1st Movement
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-beethovens-best-works-3/
LOCATION:Mina A’Salam Hotel\, Jumeirah Road\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230917T180000
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SUMMARY:Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: dir Mel Stuart (1971)
DESCRIPTION:The original and still the best musical version of Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum)\, a little boy with no money but a good heart\, who dreams wistfully of being able to buy the candy that other children enjoy. Then he wins one of five Golden Tickets to visit the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) with the chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate … Another goodie from Cinema Space’s free programming.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-dir-mel-stuart-1971/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
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SUMMARY:Olaf Breuning & Edgar Orlaineta: Yours or Mine?
DESCRIPTION:This is looking like a major show for Carbon 12\, with two of its mid-career stars; the gallery believes the works of Edgar Orlaineta (b.1972\, Mexico) and Olaf Breuning (b.1970\, Switzerland) “weave a captivating narrative of hybridity and environmental consciousness … Breuning’s woodcut paintings serve as poignant reminders of the delicate balance between the beauty of nature and the harsh realities of human-induced climate change\, while Orlaineta’s sculptural forms\, moulded through biomorphic shapes and post-war design\, invite introspection on the meditative process of handmade creations”. \nOrlaineta’s practice focuses on the relationship between art\, craft and the industrial\, with overarching themes of humour and craftsmanship – both of which he regards as very serious in their unseriousness\, and are an important part of his conceptual and spiritual commitment to his work. \nBreuning too can deploy humour\, mostly as irony\, but his work majors on the interconnectedness between human actions and the depletion of natural resources. For Breuning\, humans have created a world that is too fast paced for even us to keep up with. In that\, he simplifies his process to make his visual language more direct. The symbolism employed becomes universal\, and the colours used become vulnerability expressed. \nTo 14 November. \nAbove: Edgar Orlaineta\, The Charged Clouds (2020)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/olaf-breuning-edgar-orlaineta-yours-or-mine/
LOCATION:CARBON 12\, 17th Street\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
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SUMMARY:Memory is the Seamstress
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition curated by Murtaza Vali\, featuring works by Hangama Amiri\, Cian Dayrit\, Melissa Joseph\, Lebohang Kganye\, Jagdeep Raina and Raed Yassin. \n“Memory is the seamstress\, and a capricious one at that. Memory runs her needle in and out\, up and down\, hither and thither. We know not what comes next\, or what follows after.” The Virginia Woolf quote proposes sewing a metaphor for the unpredictable processes of memory\, its ability to suture together the disparate fragments of daily life into a narrative fabric that can feel both connected and disjointed. \nShowcasing the diversity within textile arts\, this exhibition brings together artists using a variety of techniques\, from appliqué and felting to hand and machine embroidery\, to translate the photographic into fabric. Countering the instantaneity of photographic capture\, and the amnesia it paradoxically enables\, the gradual accumulative labour of textile work reintroduces the complex and unpredictable textures of memory\, creating room for imagination and play\, for affect and critique\, softening the sharp contours of an indexical record into a collage\, an impression\, an annotation\, an image\, “and a capricious one at that”. \nTo 3 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/memory-is-the-seamstress/
LOCATION:Green Art Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230912T073335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T073457Z
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SUMMARY:Abdalla Al Omari: Unsuspecting State
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition featuring recent work by Abdalla Al Omari – his second solo show at the gallery\, but his first as a represented artist. \nAl Omari is clever with his use of scale and composition in representing the mundane to express themes that are everything but that: “he captures our quotidian and intimate gestures alluding to our deepest secrets and regrets\,” says the press release. “Deep beliefs and the most discrete thoughts come through when immortalising moments of everyday life. The unspoken taboos emanating through the movements\, sexuality\, religion\, and addiction\, are all part of the conversation … All along\, Abdalla plays with anonymity\, keeping things universal: The trivial and banal shared by the ordinary person.” \nTo 8 November. \nAbove: Abdalla Al Omari\, Between Before and After (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/abdalla-al-omari-unsuspecting-state/
LOCATION:Ayyam Gallery\, B11\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230925T162836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T162836Z
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SUMMARY:Karolina Krasouli: Arodo
DESCRIPTION:Karolina Krasouli presents a series of new and old works\, paintings\, drawings\, sketches and photographs that explore the intersection of abstraction and figuration. Through a process of reading and writing\, she extracts a set of operations for ‘rewriting’ meanings and sensations as a novel language.  These works are produced in a meditative process reached through repetition\, “prolonged to an extent that they contain time”. Most of them are detached from any recognizable references to the physical world. The viewer may stand in front of them as in front of a visual field\, creating continually a different relationship between proximity and distance. \nTo 7 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/karolina-krasouli-arodo/
LOCATION:Grey Noise\, Unit 24 Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230918T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230912T095713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T095713Z
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Girl: dir Colm Bairéad (2022)
DESCRIPTION:Nominated for Best International Feature at the 2023 Oscars Colm Bairéad’s beautifully understated feature debut finds a young girl coming to terms with loss and the importance of family in rural Ireland. Nine-year-old Cait (a terrific debut by Catherine Clinch) goes to live with her mother’s cousin for the summer\, and Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley) and her farmer husband Seán (Andrew Bennett) take Cait in to help alleviate her parents’ financial woes. Cait finds freedom in this new world along with the attention she so desperately needs. But there is an unspoken grief in the house\, one that Cait’s youthful curiosity begins to uncover … In Irish with English subtitles\, and highly recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-quiet-girl-dir-colm-bairead-2022/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230613T143725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T081127Z
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SUMMARY:Samia Halaby: Lasting Impressions
DESCRIPTION:The big autumn exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum is a major retrospective for the NY-based Palestinian Samia Halaby\, featuring around 180 works of various sizes from abstract paintings and sculptures to documentary drawings and digital works. \nInternationally recognised as a leading abstract painter and an influential scholar of Palestinian art\, Halaby says she uses visual abstraction to convert what our senses have stored in our memory – “what the viewer and I already know” – into abstract visual form; her work “mirrors our shared perception of the world we live in”\, as she puts it. \nHalaby is also dedicated advocate for Palestinian rights\, though her experience of exile and displacement from her homeland 1948 rarely appears as content\, though the 16 illustrative drawings that document a heartbreaking historical event – the Kafr Qasim Massacre of 1956 – are a notable exception. She does however suggest that being loyal to abstraction is itself a political act\, and certainly she references Palestine in the titles of some of her works. \nThe exhibition is part of the Lasting Impressions series\, held annually at the Sharjah Art Museum and focussing on prominent Arab artists who have left a lasting impression on the development and evolution of modern art in the Arab world. The extent and curation of these exhibitions has always been very good; given the rich source material\, we expect nothing less from the Samia Halaby show. \nTo 7 January. \nAbove: Samia Halaby\, Damascus (2010) Below: Samia Halaby\, from the Kafr Qasem Massacre series (2017) \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/samia-halaby-lasting-impressions/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Museum\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260417T233551
CREATED:20230905T133445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T133445Z
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SUMMARY:Rabee Kiwan: Black II
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of his previous exhibition at this venue\, Black I\, this new solo show for the Syrian artist delves into the realm of human emotions and experiences. As well as paintings with an engaging interplay of colors tframed by intricate lines and black spaces\, this exhbiition represents the debut for a series of ceramic sculptures and plates. To 23 October. \nAbove: Rabee Kiwan\, Untitled from Black series (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rabee-kiwan-black-ii/
LOCATION:Fann à Porter\, The Workshop\, Villa 45\, St. 23b\, off Al Wasl Road (opposite Box Park)\, Jumeirah 2\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230920T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20230831T154847Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium: In the Heart of Another Country
DESCRIPTION:Art scholars and museum leaders are invited to take part in this English-language symposium on representation and exhibition-making\, sustainability and accessibility\, and the significance of public collections. It’s held in tandem with the current exhibition In the Heart of Another Country: The Diasporic Imagination Rises (on view until 24 September); the most extensive presentation of works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection to date – more than 150 artworks by over 60 artists – the exhibition explores the concept of home\, of longing and belonging. \n\nThe schedule: \n12pm Registration \n12.30pm Introduction \n12.30-1pm Conversation – The journey of an exhibition \n\nNawar Al Qassimi (Vice President\, Sharjah Art Foundation)\nOmar Kholeif (Director of Collections and Senior Curator\, Sharjah Art Foundation)\n\n1-2pm Panel – What is representation? \n\nAnuar Khalifi (artist)\nTina Sherwell (Director\, MFA in Art and Media\, NYUAD)\nOmar Kholeif\n\n2-2.30pm Break \n2.30-3.30pm Conversation – Curating words: how do we narrate our own art history? \n\nManal Ataya (Advisor\, Sharjah Museums Authority)\nNora Razian (Deputy Director\, Arts\, Art Jameel)\nOmar Kholeif moderator\n\n3.30pm Closing remarks
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/symposium-in-the-heart-of-another-country/
LOCATION:Al Mureijah Art Spaces\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20230925T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T100500Z
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SUMMARY:Leila Pazooki: Unyielding Essences
DESCRIPTION:Subtitled “a feminine odyssey through matter and soul”\, this exhibition seels to explore the profound relationship between humans (especially women) and the enigmatic world of objects\, stones\, and minerals. Unyielding Essences invites us to challenge the misconceptions surrounding humanity and its relationship with the world around us; and to embrace the multifaceted essence of women as nurturers\, healers\, and agents of positive change in our world. T0 10 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/leila-pazooki-unyielding-essences/
LOCATION:Leila Heller Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20240820T092247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T092247Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:One of the most successful productions in the Candlelight Concerts series of “classical music concerts aimed at democratising access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances”.  The Vivaldi favourite was written as concerti for violin and orchestra\, but it’s often arranged for string quartet and this is what we’ll be getting here – the players are Gulf Strings\, the performance is “illuminated by thousands of candles”.  The programme includes the four movements of the Seasons\, plus Karl Jenkins’s criminally underperformed concerto grosso Palladio; the players are the Gulf Strings quartet (Klaudia Olborska\, Katherine Denton\, Anna Boden\, Rebecca Saxby). This is a new venue for the programme\, which should make for an interesting evening …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-concert-vivaldis-four-seasons-5/
LOCATION:SeaWorld Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Chamber concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20230829T142824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T124804Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Dub Foundation / La Haine
DESCRIPTION:Cine-conert with Asian Dub Foundation layering their edgy alternative breakbeats over Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 cinema classic of crime and social pressure in the banlieus. The band’s musical accompaniment to La Haine has attracted widespread acclaim. Has to be unmissable. Tickets are AED 105\, or buy a two night package\, including the live gig\, for AED 200.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/asian-dub-foundation-la-haine/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Cine-concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20230912T161922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour now moves on to … \n\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-4/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T233552
CREATED:20230904T155132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T155132Z
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SUMMARY:The Youth Orchestra: Concert for Children
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Orchestra is such a good idea: the International Music Institute— one of the oldest music schools in the country\, founded in 1994 — runs it as a free-of-charge programme for would-be music students in the United Arab Emirates\, selected through audition. The young musicians get a year of rehearsals and workshops with a series of public concerts (four are scheduled for 2023). \nFor this\, its second concert of the year\, the Youth Orchestra will be playing “music for the whole family and all-time kids favourites”. We have no idea exactly what’s on the programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-youth-orchestra-concert-for-children/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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