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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T200000
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SUMMARY:Contemporary vs Traditional Genres
DESCRIPTION: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 Gulf music\, its artistic value\, and how different generations perceive it?
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/contemporary-vs-traditional-genres/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T090002Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Opoen Air: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:One of the most successful productions in the Candlelight Concerts series – “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 for violin and orchestra\, but it’s often arranged for string quartet and this is what we’ll be getting here\, with Vivaldi’s La Folia making up the programme. It is played by the Gulf Strings\, outdoors on the Royal Lawn at Raffles The Palm – the weather should be just right. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/candlelight-opoen-air-vivaldis-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Raffles The Palm\, West Crescent\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Chamber concert
GEO:25.0992805;55.1341777
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: FLEX* by Load na Dito
DESCRIPTION:FLEX* is a talking and listening game created by Manila-based curatorial and research initiative Load na Dito; participants explore the meaning of words based on personal experiences while moulding clay. Inspired by the city’s ubiquitous gift shops\, the accompanying installation will feature your colourful clay forms that record participants’ hand gestures during the game. \nThe location is here\, on Hamdan bin Mohammed Street opposite the Cultural Foundation. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/flex/2025-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T145901Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Group: Reading the City – Home and Belonging in the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:The Jameel Library Reading Groups return with a new series that considers urban life across the globe. Over the course of four sessions\, participants will engage with short texts that spotlight different cities\, following thematic threads and examining contemporary literature reflecting urban spaces. The series will be conducted in English and led by Tamreez Inam\, writer\, literary consultant\, curator\, and former Assistant Festival Director and Head of Programming at the Emirates Literature Foundation. \nThis session explores themes of immigration\, displacement\, and the complexities of belonging in Gulf cities. Participants will delve into the lives of migrant workers\, expats and residents in narratives\, essays and poetry that reflect the lived experiences of diverse urban communities. Reading material includes texts by Danabelle Gutierrez\, Hiten Samtani and Mia Alvar. \nReading groups are free and open to all; registration is required\, though\, as space is limited. Registered participants are expected to commit to all the sessions and reading material\, attend the session they have registered for\, and contribute to a respectful and open discursive environment.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/reading-group-reading-the-city-home-and-belonging-in-the-gulf/
LOCATION:Jameel Library\, Jameel Arts Centre\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Words
GEO:25.2290425;55.3403969
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T134710Z
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SUMMARY:Bluewaters Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Bluewaters Art Festival runs 4pm to midnight from 12 to 20 April\, featuring a theme (“Re:Connect”) and “designed to transform the island into a vibrant open-air gallery”. Expect murals\,  installations\, large-scale inflatable art\, outdoor sculptures\, and indoor exhibits via collaborations with Firetti Gallery\, Studio 13 and Kanvas Room\, plus live music\, art talks and hands-on workshops (mainlky for kids). \nThere’s a schedule on the website\, but for real-time info follow @BluewatersDubai on Instagram.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/bluewaters-art-festival/
LOCATION:Bluewaters\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival
GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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SUMMARY:It Awakens (At Night) The Thought
DESCRIPTION:“An intimate group show interrogating the nocturnal psyche”\, featuring Shamsa Al Mansoori\, Farah Maktari\, Ashna Malik and Jude Samman. This is the first show to be organised by a new name to us\, @Vertygo.art\, and curated by Nicolo Venelli. To 21 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/it-awakens-at-night-the-thought/
LOCATION:Sima Collective\, 11 21C Street\, Al Quoz 3\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1206798;55.2200441
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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SUMMARY:Adel Dauood: Immigrant
DESCRIPTION:“The immigrant embodies the human capacity to adapt and rebuild wherever they settle. They create bridges between cultures\, carrying a soul heavy with memories that form a part of their identity.” New work by the prominent Syrian artist\, blending abstraction and realism\, expressionism and surrealism\, with a characteristically vibrant use of colour. To 28 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/adel-dauood-immigrant/
LOCATION:Urbanist Art Gallery\, Box Park\, Al Wasl Road\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Negative S P A C E
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition that examines the resilience and resourcefulness of artists working outside the confines of institutional representation. Negative S P A C E is the outcome of Engage101’s third Peer Review Program\, an artist development initiative centred around discussion and critique between peers. \nThe artists: \nAhed Al Kathiri\nAhed Alameri\nAlina El Assadi\nAmna Ilyas\nFizza Shabbir\nLayla Doueidi\nSalma Hani Ali & Omar AlAhmadani
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-negative-s-p-a-c-e/
LOCATION:Villa 72\, Al Fanna St\, Umm Suqeim 3\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.136651;55.1955445
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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SUMMARY:Hazem Harb: Not There\, Yet Felt
DESCRIPTION:Unlike earlier works that centred around collective narratives\, this new body of work from Hazem Harb is highly personal and intimate; it aims to draw the viewer into Harb’s own lived environment\, reflecting his sense of disembodiment\, a feeling of being simultaneously connected to and distanced from his home. ‘Peeling’ is a central metaphor to reveal layered memories and histories embedded within the walls of Harb’s Gaza home; through evocative collage\, neon installation\, and a poignant self-portrait\, the artist raises themes of displacement\, memory\, and our emotional and physical connections to home. \nTo 27 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hazem-harb-not-there-yet-felt/
LOCATION:Tabari Artspace\, Gate Village Level 2\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250311T091248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T091517Z
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SUMMARY:Pedro Martin Rojo: Faces of Dubai
DESCRIPTION:The artist’s first solo exhibition in Dubai features 12 new portraits that aim to capture “the rich diversity of women who define Dubai’s essence … each portrait a tribute to the quiet confidence\, individuality\, and allure that make this city an international hub of elegance and sophistication”. To 29 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pedro-martin-rojo-faces-of-dubai/
LOCATION:The Warehouse\, Goshi Warehouse 57\, Al Quoz 3\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1297004;55.2257578
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20241211T113436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T114327Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ryoten Ogata: The Essence of Blue
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by his upbringing in Hokkaido\, Ryoten Ogata creates artwork with the sea as a recurring theme; each painting represents a singular\, unrepeatable moment of movement on the sea’s surface
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ryoten-ogata-the-essence-of-blue/
LOCATION:Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown\, Marasi Drive\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1856887;55.2742299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250312T113614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T113614Z
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SUMMARY:Yunchan Lim
DESCRIPTION:For this Abu Dhabi Festival recital\, the gifted young Korean pianist plays Bach’s Goldberg Variations. In 2022 he was the youngest person in history to win the gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition\, aged 22; he’s been described by Marin Alsop as “a rare artist who brings profound musicality and prodigious technique organically together”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/yunchan-lim/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250411T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250409T131653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T131715Z
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SUMMARY:Aseel AlYaqoub: three films
DESCRIPTION:A screening of three films by Aseel AlYaqoub\, currently featuring in the NYUAD Art Gallery’s important Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial exhibition (due to close on 20 April and well work seeing – again\, if you’ve already been). \nThrough archival excavation and performative reenactment\, AlYaqoub explores the entanglements of militarism\, memory\, and inherited state rituals in postcolonial Kuwait. Drawing from found footage\, oral accounts\, and domestic gestures\, the selected films – When The Lyrebird Calls (2022)\, A Hundred Soldiers Somersaulting (2020)\, and Semiotics of War in the Kitchen (2017)  – trace the evolving iconography of war and resistance\, from colonial influence to familial memory. Together\, they question the reliability of inherited symbols and the quiet absurdities embedded in national myth-making. \nThe screening will be followed by a moderated discussion with the artist.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/aseel-alyaqoub-three-films/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250403T105835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T105858Z
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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 … These sessions are free\, drop-ins are welcome\, and you even get a free cup of coffee.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pencil-in-4/
LOCATION:421 Arts Campus\, Mina Zayed\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Words,Workshop
GEO:24.5224833;54.3877183
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250401T141444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T164227Z
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SUMMARY:Art Connects Women Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference in the Art Connects Women programme has the title From Finance to Sustainable Impact: Advancing Women’s Role in the Creative Economy; it aims “to bridge the gap between finance and sustainable impact\, empowering women in the creative economy with the resources\, opportunities\, and strategies to thrive ad create lasting change … Women have long played a pivotal role in this sector\, yet their contributions remain undervalued\, facing barriers in funding\, leadership\, and policy support. Structural inequities\, financial constraints\, and cultural stereotypes continue to limit their full participation”. \nPanel 1 Financial Literacy: Understanding the market and sustainable investments \nThe discussion will explore the intersection of art\, finance\, and sustainability\, “empowering female artists with the knowledge needed to navigate the market confidently”. Moderator: Hafidh Thani\, Managing Partner at M&CO Legal. Speakers include Meagan Kelly Horsman\, MD at Christie’s Middle East; and Dana Auslander\, CEO/founder of LUXUS. \nPanel 2 Art and Social Impact \nPanellists will share insights into how art serves as a catalyst for cultural awareness\, empowerment\, and sustainable development\, fostering inclusivity and global dialogue at the intersection of art and activism. Moderator: Dr Dena Assaf\, independent consultant and researcher in international development and sustainability. Speakers include René de Wit\, MD of Elephant Parade; and Wajd Shihab Al Hashmi\, Head of Policies and Frameworks at the Majra National CSR Fund. \nPanel 3 Accelerate Action \nThe panel will explore actionable steps to promote gender equality and empower women within the creative economy\, withe insights on overcoming gender disparities\, advocating for fair representation\, and using creative platforms to drive systemic change.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-connects-women-conference/
LOCATION:DIFC Gate Avenue 4\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250408T170522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T170522Z
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SUMMARY:DIFC Art Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 19th edition of DIFC’s pre-Art Dubai “celebration of art and creativity” – art on show\, mostly al fresco\, plus panel discussions\, live perfromances\, and late-night opening for the DIFC galleries. Open 5pm to 10pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/difc-art-nights-3/
LOCATION:DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250410T103441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T103441Z
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SUMMARY:Hadieh Shafie: Resonant Turns
DESCRIPTION:Hadieh Shafie uses ink\, paint and paper as material for works that abstract text into form\, evoking different optical perspectives; her reliefs comprise circular or cone-shaped scrolls inscribed with Farsi poetry and her own writing in acts of concealment\, fragmentation and distortion. Her visual language\, a form of mark-making\, is multi-layered and arises from a profound understanding of words as an energetic charge\, colour as emotion\, and repetition as a kind of spiritual practice. To 21 April. \nAbove: Hadieh Shafie\, Saayeha Phalo Blue (2023)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hadieh-shafie-resonant-turns/
LOCATION:The Mine\, Warehouse 46\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
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SUMMARY:To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia: Major Highlights from The AFK Collection
DESCRIPTION:A group show by pioneering first-generation Malaysian contemporary artists\, selected from The AFK Collection — the most comprehensive collection of Malaysian contemporary art from the 1980s to the present. Exhbiited artists include Ahmad Shukri Mohammed\, Ahmad Fuad Osman\, Ali Nurazmal\, Anniketyni Madian\, Fauzan Omar\, Hamir Soib\, Masnoor Ramli\, Susyilawati Sulaiman\, Yusof Ghani\, and Zulkifli Yusoff. \nThe featured artists have witnessed Malaysia’s transformation from a largely agrarian\, newly independent country to a modern\, dynamic nation. As well as highlighting the individual artists\, the exhibition will address critical aspects of that journey; by contextualising these works within broader social and political frameworks\, the exhibition aims to create a broader understanding of contemporary Malaysian society. \nTo 13 September. \nAbove: Ahmad Fuad Osman\, Midnight Song (Mulu)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/to-know-malaysia-is-to-love-malaysia-major-highlights-from-the-afk-collection/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250128T104102Z
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SUMMARY:Kodo
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for the Abu Dhabi Festival by this troupe of highly skilled Japanese drummers \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kodo-2/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T072754Z
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SUMMARY:Will the UAE be the capital of Arab pop culture over the next decade?
DESCRIPTION: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 forces driving the UAE’s creative industries\, the role of institutional and private support\, and the challenges and opportunities that will determine its long-term cultural influence. \nThe panel: \nGianluca Chakra CEO\, Front Row Entertainment\nRawan Al-Dabbas Regional Director\, IFPI MENA \nThe moderator is Mikey Muhanna\, CEO and Founder of afikr.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/will-the-uae-be-the-capital-of-arab-pop-culture-over-the-next-decade/
LOCATION:NYUAD Campus\, Conference Centre\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250318T101256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T074319Z
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SUMMARY:Habuba Farah: Beams of Light
DESCRIPTION:A selection of works from the 1970s to the present by the noted Lebanese-Brazilian artist\, including oils on canvas\, gouache on paper\, and pencil drawings. A highlight is her exploration of ‘neutral gray’ or coloured gray\, achieved by blending primary colours with their complementary counterparts in geometric compositions that often resemble beams of light. \nDespite facing health challenges and well into her 90s\, Farah remains devoted to her practice. “My body may be fragile\, but my mind is a whirlwind. I continue to create and reinvent myself\, using collages and drawings as new ways to express my vision”. \nTo 25 May. \nAbove: Habuba Farah\, Untitled (1987)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/habuba-farah-beams-of-light/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250124T143831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T143831Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Sola Olulode: I’ve Got to Know You Now We May Never Meet Again
DESCRIPTION:The Dubai debut exhibition for the London based Nigerian-British artist whose paintings depict a vibrant dialogue between myth\, memory\, and the sea. In this new series the artist draws on her own holiday experiences while referencing the Yoruba water deity Yemayá and water spirits; the result is a show that celebrate femininity\, nature\, and the transcendent power of water.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-sola-olulode-ive-got-to-know-you-now-we-may-never-meet-again/
LOCATION:Lawrie Shabibi\, Unit 21\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250128T102207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T105213Z
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SUMMARY:Kodo
DESCRIPTION:In Japanese\, the word ‘kodo’ can have two meanings – it can be translated as ‘heartbeat’\, the primal source of all rhythm\, and in a different context it can mean ‘children of the drum’\, which reflects the group’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. And there’s nothing quite like a Kodo performance – the Japanese drumming is visceral in its power and hypnotic in its effects. The troupe of highly skilled drummers delivers a thrilling theatrical experience; since the group’s debut in 1981\, Kodo has given over 7\,000 performances on five continents. \nThis Abu Dhabi festival concert is sure to be a hot ticket. There’s a second performance tomorrow (9 April). \nFun fact: The largest of the taiko drums that the Kodo troupe play can weigh up to three tonnes and are made from the trunk of a single tree. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kodo/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250401T133324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T141615Z
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SUMMARY:Art Connects Women
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2017\, this annual initiative dedicated to empowering female artists and fostering gender parity in the creative industry includes a short-run exhibition which promises “an extensive array of art works by women artists from across the world” (we don’t know who’s showing). This year’s theme is ‘Leave a Legacy’\, inviting the artists to explore how their work can create a lasting\, meaningful impact on the world and their future generation. So no pressure then … \nThe ACQ programme also includes a guided cultural tour of Abu Dhabi on 9 April\, a celebratory dinner on 11 April (both invite only\, we understand) and a one-day conference on 10 April with the title 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-connects-women/
LOCATION:DIFC Gate Avenue 4\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.20884;55.2770323
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250217T111212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T112411Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Nada Baraka and Esraa Elfeky: Across A Velvet Horizon
DESCRIPTION: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 when the full picture remains tantalisingly out of reach”. Baraka’s evocative paintings and Elfeky’s tactile sculptures offer a visual narrative that blurs personal\, cultural\, and environmental histories\, occupying a space between the real and the imagined.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chnace-nada-baraka-and-esraa-elfeky-across-a-velvet-horizon/
LOCATION:Tabari Artspace\, Gate Village Level 2\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250124T170356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T170356Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Dilyara Kaipova: Silk and Velvet: Warning safety signs
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-dilyara-kaipova-silk-and-velvet-warning-safety-signs/
LOCATION:Andakulova Gallery\, Unit 18\, P4 Level Damac Park Towers\,  DIFC \, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250406T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250406T190000
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SUMMARY:Remote Al Ain by Rimini Protokoll
DESCRIPTION:Rimini Protokoll pushes the boundaries of conventional theatre. During this performance walk within the collective’s ‘Remote X’ series (2013–ongoing)\, you are invited to explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in future cities; for this tour\, designed specifically for Al Ain\, you wear headphones (provided) and are guided by a computer-generated voice (in Arabic or English) into familiar and unfamiliar sites “that emerge as if from an imagined film”. \nThe starting point is Al Jahili Fort. \nThe Rimini Protokoll experience is remarkable and can be eye-opening; the collective has done Abu Dhabi a couple of times in the past\, as part of early Abu Dhabi Art extras\, and we’d heartily recommend the trip … \nThis is part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial. \nFuture dates: \n13 April\n20 April\n27 April \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/remote-al-ain-by-rimini-protokoll-13/
CATEGORIES:Experience,Tour/Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20241202T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T193340Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Bik Van der Pol’s The poem that jumps the fence
DESCRIPTION:Artist duo Bik Van der Pol (Liesbeth Bik and Jos Van der Pol) engage in collaborative projects on how art constructs public spaces for speculative thought and collective creativity. The poem that jumps the fence features weekly performances on Abu Dhabi Beach and workshops connecting words and sand as real and symbolic material that binds our world; every Sunday afternoon\, a performer writes a poem in the sand\, only for it to fade away. During workshops in collaboration with local poets and writers\, participants generate text for the performances. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-poetry-workshop-1-in-between-us-within-bik-van-der-pols-the-poem-that-jumps-the-fence-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi Beach\, Al Hisn Street\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250121T155903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155903Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Amirhossein Bayani: The Season of Ruin's Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Iranian artist Amirhossein Bayani’s vividly coloured and highly detailed landscape paintings s explore themes around life\, immigration\, and freedom. Each of the paintings in this series was inspired by a real-life story of an Iranian woman who fought for freedom and lost her life; but rather than illustrating heroic or tragic stories\, Bayani envisions these figures in other-worldly forest settings – they appear memorialised as statues or translucent spirits\, glimpsed between the trees\, standing on a rock or on the edge of a lake. There’s an eeriness to the scenes: the shades of green are vivid to the point of being luminous\, the foliage so dense it creates a wall\, blocking out the light. “This tension between beauty and horror\, for me\, describes the struggle for emancipation\,” says Bayani. “It all depends on your perspective.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-amirhossein-bayani-the-season-of-ruins-remembrance/
LOCATION:Zawyeh Gallery\, Warehouse 27\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250405T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T094127
CREATED:20250401T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T162854Z
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SUMMARY:Stars of Russian Ballet Gala
DESCRIPTION:Classic dances from favourite ballets including Swan Lake\, Don Quixote\, Sleeping Beauty\, The Nutcracker\, and The Flame of Paris by virtuoso Russian ballet dancers from Russia’s foremost companies: the Bolshoi\, Mariinsky\, Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko\, and the D. Hvorostovsky Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theater. As usual at this venue\, the ticket price includes a 20 percent discount on food and drinks at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stars-of-russian-ballet-gala/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Ballet
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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