A concert for Ramadan, featuring less well-known Ramadan songs from across the Arab world that celebrate the Holy Month with music that connects the past and present in an intimate and inspiring evening, performed by Layth Sidiq (violin/voice), Samvel Gasparyan [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
The Courtyard's most peopular evening of elimination improv. Ten actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5, and the one [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
Nora and Zora Novotná return to AF Dubai for a recital featuring composers from countries within the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. For this special evening celebrating month of La Francophonie, the Novotná sisters will be playing four-hand piano pieces [ ... ]
One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs is back after a couple of months' hiatus: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at [ ... ]
An evening with Nujoom Al Ghanem in celebration of International Poetry Day. A leading voice in contemporary Arabic literature, Al Ghanem blends tradition and modernity in exploring themes of identity, freedom, and cultural dialogue; this event will feature a bilingual [ ... ]
March's Laughter Factory tour features Edinburgh Festival favourite Adam Bloom, witty South African Dalin Oliver, and hotly tipped local talent Liz Bains. We've listed the 27 March date separately here because it's a bit different in terms of venue and [ ... ]
Standup, spoken word and suhoor specials, under the stars at Rove Downtown's TGI Friday's outdoor garden. Free, but RSVP and there's a minimum purchase requirement of one drink or food item per person.
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 [ ... ]
This is the first in a series of urban workshops by Sharjah Architecture Triennial offering an opportunity to critically reflect on our practices and roles as urban dwellers and/or practitioners. Workshops are based in Al Jubail "which offers both a [ ... ]
March's Laughter Factory tour features Edinburgh Festival favourite Adam Bloom, witty South African Dalin Oliver, and hotly tipped local talent Liz Bains. We've listed the 27 March date separately here because it's a bit different in terms of venue and [ ... ]
"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, [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
One of the Coutryard's two-act evenings of spontaneous scenes and stories based on audience suggestions. First up is the regular Monday evening mix of scenes, stories and narrative improvisation from some of the Courtyard Playhouse's most experienced improv performers plus [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
March's Laughter Factory tour features Edinburgh Festival favourite Adam Bloom, witty South African Dalin Oliver, and hotly tipped local talent Liz Bains. We've listed the 27 March date separately here because it's a bit different in terms of venue and [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
A Laughter Factory gig at a new stop, the Aura Skypool on Palm Jumeirah – "the world’s first and highest 360o sky pool". The gig features Adam Bloom, Dalin Oliver, and Liz Bains; the AED 250 ticket price includes one [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
March's Laughter Factory tour features Edinburgh Festival favourite Adam Bloom, witty South African Dalin Oliver, and hotly tipped local talent Liz Bains. The remaining upcoming gig is tomorrow at Dukes The Palm.
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, [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
The much-awarded Polish pianist, known for her creative interpretations of the classics, performs an interesting Chopin programme (and on a Steinway Limited Edition piano, too): Barcarolle F-sharp Major, op.60 Ballade No.2 in F Major, op.38 Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat [ ... ]
The last stop for March's Laughter Factory tour, featuring Edinburgh Festival favourite Adam Bloom, witty South African Dalin Oliver, and hotly tipped local talent Liz Bains.
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 [ ... ]
Behzad Noori, PhD is a self-described artist, writer, educator and necromancer; his research-based practice includes films, installations, and archival studies, investigating histories from the Global South, labour and the means of production, and histories of political relationships that have existed [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
Tensions boil over when 30-year-old Cairo security guard Hassan (Essam Omar) gets into an argument with his bullish landlord Karem (Ahmed Bahaa), Hassan’s beloved dog Rambo steps up to defend his master via a bite to Karem's privates. Vengeance beckons; [ ... ]
Alan Delon is Marc, a petty criminal on the run from American gangsters, who seeks refuge in a mission for the poor where wealthy widow Barbara (Lola Albright) hires him as her chauffeur and moves him to her Riviera château. [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
Akram Khan’s signature choreography, blending Kathak and contemporary dance, delivers a bold adaptation of Kipling’s classic tale which explores urgent themes such as climate change and human displacement. Akram and his team have reimagined the journey of Mowgli through the [ ... ]
The third visit to Dubai for this spectacular ballet performance based on characters from classic fairy tales (though probably not a thousand of them). It is danced by the Alberta Ballet Canada to choreography by Francesco Ventriglia and a score [ ... ]
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 solo exhibition by the noted Iranian calligrapher Ali Pasandideh. Inspired by the poetry of Hooshang Ebtehaj (aka HE Sayeh) this collection of more than two dozen works in Nastaliq calligraphy explores the timeless link between love, humanity, and the [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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