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SUMMARY:Joke Hub
DESCRIPTION:A regular MadCat Comedy night – “Dubai’s wildest comedy show on Saturday” (sic). The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joke-hub-8/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T220000
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SUMMARY:The Fridge Presents: A Tribute to Peace
DESCRIPTION:A rare choral collaboration between Chorus Omnis and Angels Singing Choir\, two exceptional local ensembles united under choirmasters Marc Misael Gamil and Yuliana Kireyeva. “The performance takes the roots of choral music and stretches its capacity in rhythm and vibe\, flowing through sacred works\, folk traditions\, classical arrangements\, contemporary compositions\, and pop …” Why pop? “Because when you’re talking about peace\, you need music that actually connects people.” Shoiuld be a good evening.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fridge-presents-a-tribute-to-peace/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Choral,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T210000
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SUMMARY:Christos Papadopoulos: Mellowing
DESCRIPTION:In his new production the Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos embarks on his inaugural collaboration with the dancers of the Dance On Ensemble\, a group that features performers aged more than 40. Incorporating their knowledge and experience into the creation\, together they explore moments of perception and intensities of the moment that create a lively restlessness\, a permanent vibration in which the spectator is inevitably involved … \nChristos Papadopoulos’ works are fed by an intensely observant approach to movement and often unfold with a lively and meditative power. His attention is focused on the minimal shifts of perception\, the perpetual\, often unnoticed and yet powerful movements that are ever-present in nature\, in everyday life\, within physical phenomena and political contexts. The result promises a memorable and perhaps profound experience. \nIn the theatre foyer at 7.30pm there’s a 20-minute Moving Introduction to the piece. This interactive session invites the audience to explore two to three movement approaches from the choreography – no dance experience is needed\, “just a bit of curiosity”. \nMellowing is presented in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region. Use the code MELLOWING20 for a discount on the ticket price. \nAnd if you want more\, there’s a two-hour Choreographic Laboratory 40+ in the afternoon led by Laura Böttinger\, a senior dancer with the Dance On Ensemble. Again\, no prior experience is needed – just a willingness to explore movement. The workshop runs 4-6pm at the Cultural Foundation; it’s free\, but pre-register here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/christos-papadopoulos-mellowing/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T210000
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SUMMARY:Peter Pan Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:The second performance for writer/director Gaby Milky’s satirical comedy: Neverland is actually Neverland Publishing\, Hook is the Managing Editor\, and Peter Pan is organising the workforce to counter the threat of a new AI robot brought in to “enhance workflow … There’s a final performance on 9 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/peter-pan-syndrome-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Poetry of Birds
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion in support of the current Poetry of Birds exhibition\, with … \nEntisar Muean Al Obeidli Curator\, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization\nDr Anne-Lise Tropato art historian\, Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi\nFaisal Alrais conceptual artist / photographer\nMarie-Laure Cassius-Duranton Senior Exhibition Content Project Manager at\, L’ECOLE\, School of Jewelry Arts \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/panel-discussion-poetry-of-birds/
LOCATION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts\, Building 10\, Dubai Design District\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
GEO:25.1894859;55.2978869
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art
DESCRIPTION:The theme for VCUarts Qtara’s 11th biennial Symposium on Islamic Art\, Islam and Visual Culture in Contemporary Asia\, aims for a fresh look at how Muslim communities across South\, Southeast\, and East Asia are engaging with Islamic art. The co-chairs\, Hala Auji and Radha Dalal\, have spent a good deal of time on the ground in cities like Hong Kong\, Singapore and Seoul\, meeting with curators\, artists\, and scholars to better understand how Islamic art is being produced\, displayed\, and lived in contemporary Asian contexts; this research has informed a Symposium that is both rigorous and responsive (says the promotional material). It brings together academic insight\, creative practice\, and lived experience to ask how Islamic art continues to evolve across geographies; from photomedia and textiles to architecture and community-based installations\, the programme reflects a spectrum of artistic expression.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hamad-bin-khalifa-symposium-on-islamic-art/
LOCATION:VCUarts Qatar\, Education City\, Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Art,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Berklee Abu Dhabi Music Summit
DESCRIPTION:Berklee Abu Dhabi’s “groundbreaking” music summit is intended to explore “the intersection of artistic expression and intelligent innovation” while “addressing the personal and professional journey artists take to discover their unique sound and creative identity”. \nIn practice this means a two-day programme of sessions on performance\, songwriting\, education\, music technology and production\, health and wellness\, and the music business (including rights protection and intellectual property); it’s a curriculum that would indeed seem to offer a practical approach to music and the music business for both emerging artists and more established professionals. \nDay one runs 10am to 7pm\, day 2 is 1pm to 8pm (or later – there’s an outdoor jam session to finish).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/berklee-abu-dhabi-music-summit/
LOCATION:Berklee Abu Dhabi\, UAE Pavilion\, Saadiyat ISland\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Music,Professional development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:Photographic Encounters along the Gulf Coasts
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of 165 photographs and archival documents from the collection of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi\, Ruler of Sharjah\, that provides a starting point for research into how photography translates and interprets history. On permanent display at Sharjah Art Foundation’s new Photography Gallery in Al Manakh\, the exhibition features late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century glass slides depicting people\, places and activities along the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean coasts; “these images speak in some ways to notions of power\, class\, gender and ethnicity\, signalling the prevailing cultural attitudes of the time” as the press release puts it. \nAbove: ‘Busra [sic] creek’\, late 19th to early 20th century
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/photographic-encounters-along-the-gulf-coasts/
LOCATION:The Photograohy Gallery Al Manakh\, Al Manakh\, Hay Al Qasimiah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:Image Keepers
DESCRIPTION:For its inaugural exhibition\, SAF’s Photography Gallery presents a panorama of artistic experimentation and engagement drawn from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection. Says the Foundation: “the works navigate the sociopolitical terrain of the last six decades against a backdrop of the compressed\, and often fissured\, processes of modernisation and decolonisation”. \nImage Keepers is curated by SAF’s Head of Curatorial Jiwon Lee and Curatorial Assistants Nada Ammagui and Osemudiamen Ekore\, with Souraya Kreidieh and Shahd Murshed from the Foundation’s Collection Department. \nTo 26 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/image-keepers/
LOCATION:The Photograohy Gallery Al Manakh\, Al Manakh\, Hay Al Qasimiah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The November Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nTom Elwes Sold out his Edinburgh Fringe show: expect high-energy storytelling and razor-sharp wit \nKate Barron One of the funniest things to come out of Canada (possibly) ever. “Fierce\, unfiltered\, and hilariously relatable” \nAbz Ali Fast-rising Emirati comedian\, surely destined for some kind of stardom \nThe rest of the schedule: \n8 Nov Studio One Hotel\n9 Nov The Club Abu Dhabi (7pm start)\n13 Nov The Bay\, Al Hamra Golf Club RAK (8pm start)\n14 Nov Radisson DAMAC Hills\n15 Nov Dukes The Palm \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-69/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251007T151632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T152435Z
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SUMMARY:Music On The Barge: Ruhaniyat
DESCRIPTION:Featuring vocals\, tabla and harmonium\, Ruhaniyat’s music is influenced by Hindustani classical traditions and Sufi poetry alongside contemporary influences. The ensemble is led by vocalist Hetartho Chatterjee\, whose practice bridges raga\, Sufi\, ghazal and popular forms; this performance on the floating stage on Khalid Lake is part of the fourth edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s Perform Sharjah programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/music-on-the-barge-ruhaniyat/
LOCATION:Khalid Lake\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251105T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T154750Z
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SUMMARY:Politically Incorrect Comedy
DESCRIPTION:MadCat Comedy returns to Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel\, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/politically-incorrect-comedy-11/
LOCATION:Xandros\, Singature 1 Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Peter Pan Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Now this sounds a lot of fun: at Neverland Publishing\, deadlines are chaos\, the creatives are barely holding it together\, and Managing Editor James Hook has some terrible news: Upper Management has sent in Sylvia\, a brand-new AI robot\, to “enhance workflow.” Which really means one thing: someone’s getting fired \nAs panic spreads through the team\, Peter Pan rallies the creatives to save their jobs\, their stories\, and the magic of never growing up. Meanwhile\, Hook dreams of a promotion\, Odile pulls the strings\, and Sylvia … well\, she’s still updating. \nA satirical comedy from award-winning writer/director Gaby Milky and produced by H72 Productions. There are further shows at 7.30pm on 8 and 9 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/peter-pan-syndrome/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Art in Motion
DESCRIPTION:A seven-day live art “experience” (7-13 November\, 5-9pm) lets visitors watch and take part in the creative process as a different artist each day runs a live demonstration and participative workshop. \nThe artists: \n7 Nov Azza Al Qubaisi Express Yourself on the Palm The Emirati artist leads a workshop inspired by the symbolic Palm Eye\, a reflection of unity\, and creativity. Participants will express themselves using natural materials such as sand\, leaves\, rope and thread\, adding their personal touch to individual palm pieces \n9 Nov Marta Lamovsek Daughter of the Dunes Photographer Marta Lamovsek leads a portrait workshop exploring identity\, empowerment and self-expression. Drawing inspiration from Emirati heritage and craftsmanship\, participants will engage in a transformative creative process guided by storytelling\, styling and intuitive direction. The session will culminate in a live projection of the completed portraits \n9 Nov Nathaniel Alapide Sands of Time Sand artist Nathaniel Alapide will invite participants to help bring to life a sweeping composition that features camels\, dunes and Dubai’s skyline\, Participants will be contributing to a collective work that celebrates craftsmanship and community. \n10 Nov Rany Melad The Silent Grace Mosaic designer and visual artist Rany Melad will lead a collaborative workshop with pre-cut tiles assembled into a laser engraved panel. The result will be a large\, handcrafted mural symbolising patience\, collaboration and unity in design. \n11 Nov Aga Korycka Falcon – Born of Sea and Sand Polish resin artist Aga Korycka will guide participants through a sculptural workshop inspired by the UAE’s natural landscapes\, using driftwood\, palm fibres\, shells\, stones and resin falcons. \n12 Nov Moosa Al Halyan Neigh Emirati painter Moosa Al Halyan will lead a collaborative art experience focused on movement and expression. Using his signature fluid line-drawing technique\, he will create a dynamic horse composition while inviting participants to experiment with colour\, form\, and emotion. \n13 Nov Ghaleb Hawila The Dirham Lebanese calligrapher Ghaleb Hawila will close the week with a participatory artwork inspired by the Emirati coin. \nThe completed artworks will remain on display until Union Day on 3 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-in-motion/
LOCATION:Souk Madinat Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Louvre Abu Dhabi is celebrating its eighth anniversary with exclusive after-hours access to 1am for all the galleries\, the excellent Mamluks exhibition\, Art Here 2025\, the Children’s Museum and the museum’s VR experiences. (There’s also a free outdoor screening of Night at the Museum on the Auditorium Plaza at 7pm\, but that was all booked up when we checked.)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Elias Izoli: Inside Out ‘25
DESCRIPTION:After a long break from painting\, Izoli has returned with a new body of work centred around “the circus of life” – Izoli uses the circus as a metaphor for the unpredictability and complexity of life as a Syrian citizen. The circus and its family become a symbol of the broader social body\, with each character representing the individuals who comprise the state’s fabric \nRendered in his signature style of fragmented colours\, each portrait speaks of resilience\, illusion\, and “the spectacle of existence”. Each character is confined within their own space\, each gesture reflects the emotional weight and psychological barriers imposed by our world. The figures seem unable to escape or engage with a reality beyond their own world.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-elias-izoli-inside-out-25/
LOCATION:Ayyam Gallery\, B11\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251106T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat’s regular stop in Silicon Oasis promises “Dubai’s wildest comedy night”. The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-comedy-lab-3/
LOCATION:Radisson Red\, Dubai Digital Park\, Dubai Silicon Oasis\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251106T220000
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SUMMARY:Roberto Bolle and Friends
DESCRIPTION:A production that has become one of the most acclaimed dance galas in the world; Roberto Bolle\, recognised as one of the great ballet stars of his time\, is not only the leading performer of the evening but also its Artistic Director; he aims to select only the best dancers to take part in his gala. \nThis extraordinary event is presented by his company\, ArteDanza\, with sponsorship from Mapei and the support of the Italian Embassy.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/roberto-bolle-and-friends/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Kenan Adnawi: moonlight road
DESCRIPTION:Kenan Adnawi is a Syrian virtuoso oud player\, composer\, and improviser known for blending traditional Middle Eastern music with classical\, jazz\, and contemporary styles. His solo oud performances are a mesmerizing journey through Arabic maqamat\, unfolding from introspective modal improvisation into vibrant\, experimental rhythms. His technical mastery and emotive phrasing create an immersive experience that bridges traditional oud heritage with global influences.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kenan-adnawi-moonlight-road/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Lydia Nakashima Degarrod and Susan Ossman: Projects of Art Ethnography
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together works by two artist-anthropologists with practices on the boundaries between scholarship and art. Their projects invite viewers to reflect on migration\, memory\, identity\, and the ways knowledge takes shape across bodies\, materials\, and stories. \nThe exhibition unfolds in six sections\, each anchored by a distinct project. Together\, these works and the projects they represent open a space where imagination\, intellect\, and emotion intersect. Visitors encounter not only completed artworks but also traces of their making – interviews\, documentation\, and collaborative processes – illuminating possibilities for associating ethnographic and artistic practices. \nTo 7 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/lydia-nakashima-degarrod-and-susan-ossman-projects-of-art-ethnography/
LOCATION:NYUAD Project Space\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Richard Hearns: Threshold
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by the Lebanese-Irish painter\, born in Beirut and adopted into Ireland to bear a dual heritage that shapes his artistic identity. This\, his first solo exhibition in the UAE\, presents a new body of work that reflects his ongoing exploration of gesture\, memory\, and place. In these canvases\, Hearns engages with the idea of thresholds through imaginary landscapes. Improvisation\, layering\, and revision are integral to his process\, where the presence of pentimento traces of prior marks and decisions becomes visible\, revealing the evolution of thought and movement. \nTo 6 December. \nAbove: Richard Hearns\, At the Edge of Knowing I & II (2024/2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/richard-hearns-threshold/
LOCATION:Artbooth Gallery\, Centro Capital Center\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:The Poetry of Birds
DESCRIPTION:Following previous editions of this exhibition in Paris and Tokyo\, L’ÉCOLE\, School of Jewelry Arts aims to offer a dialogue between 19th and 20th-century Western jewellery and Islamic arts\, with poetry as the common thread. Jewels\, precious objects\, and gouaché drawings depicting birds from noted jewellers such as Van Cleef & Arpels\, Cartier\, Buccellati\, Boucheron\, Mellerio\, Falize\, Fabergé\, Boivin\, Mauboussin\, Marchak\, Chaumet\, and JAR will be showcased alongside a selection of Middle Eastern works of art\, including carpets\, ceramics\, metalware\, and miniatures mainly notably on loan from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and Dubai Museums. \nEmirati artist Faisal Al Rais’s contemporary photography\, showcasing the beauty and profound symbolism of birds\, will also make its public debut as part of the show. Freely inspired by Farid al-Din Attar’s The Conference of the Birds (circa 1117)\, the exhibition is conceived as a poetic experience beginning with poems from renowned poets from the region\, followed by a display of bejewelled bird species including falcons\, and culminating in an aviary of imaginary birds by French jeweller Pierre Sterlé (1905-1978). \n“Birds have long held a sacred place in the cultures of the Middle East — as symbols of freedom\, renewal\, and the human spirit\,” said Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton\, L’ÉCOLE Senior Exhibition Contents Project Manager. “We wanted to honour that tradition while showcasing how these symbols echo across time and continents through art\, poetry\, and jewellery. This exhibition is not just about beauty\, but about the stories and meanings behind it — how the smallest motif can carry centuries of memory\, emotion\, and craftsmanship.” \nTo 25 April. \nAbove: Van Cleef & Arpels\, Eagle brooch (1972)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-poetry-of-birds/
LOCATION:L’ÉCOLE Middle East\, School of Jewelry Arts\, Building 10\, Dubai Design District\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Jewellery,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE The Narrative of Decline
DESCRIPTION:Bernhard Buhmann curates this group show based on the idea that plunging downwards is both terrifying and liberating – the gallery quotes Andrea Roelig: “We stand between death and life\, and decline is dangerously enticing because it also carries an element of seduction”. Given those premises\, this could be an exciting show … \nThe artists: \nTamina Amadyar\nMonika Grabuschnigg\nMonia Ben Hamouda\nRidley Howard\nMaureen Kägi\nClaudia Larcher\nOliver Laric\nNour Malas\nPhilip Mueller\nChristoph Ruckhäberle
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-the-narrative-of-decline/
LOCATION:Carbon 12\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251014T123740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T124115Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF)
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’ the 44th Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair offers 12 days of panel discussions\, talks\, and interactive workshops with a lineup of authors\, creators\, and publishers. There’s also a full cultural programme of artistic\, theatrical\, and live performances. In total\, SIBF will have 1\,200 events and books from 2\,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries \nThe Republic of Greece\, previously announced as this year’s official Guest of Honour\, will deliver a programme centred around “edutainment\,” including book signings\, interactive workshops\, and performances. \nSaid Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi\, chair of the organising Sharjah Book Authority: “We take pride in the fair’s role as a global platform that places Arab culture at the centre of the human knowledge landscape. This year’s theme\, ‘Between You and a Book’\, underscores that the relationship between people and books is a continuous and reciprocal journey\, where readers not only discover new knowledge but also uncover something new about themselves. They also come to understand that books serve as a bridge that fosters communication between cultures and empowers individuals and societies to shape a more enlightened future.” \nHighlights: \nCultural programme Over 300 events\, including panel discussions\, workshops\, and readings that highlight a wide range of creative. Pre-booked workshops in both Arabic and English feature topics such as thriller writing\, editing techniques\, and “therapeutic writing” \nPop-Up Academy 24 interactive sessions led by influencers and specialists across literature\, media\, art and technology. \nPoetry Pharmacy Visitors receive personalised ‘prescriptions’ of poetry\, delivered in specially designed bottles with bilingual Arabic and English label \nPodcast Station A first for SIBF – a selection of well-known Arabic podcast programmes including Asmar from Saudi Arabia\, Karakpodcast from Oman and Kirsi Al Ithnayn from the UAE. \nPoetry café A series of poetry evenings in multiple languages\, including Arabic\, English\, Greek\, Russian\, Urdu\, Punjabi\, Tagalog\, and Malayalam. \nThriller Festival The fourth edition of the Thriller Festival (a collaboration with Thriller Festival New York) runs 8-11 November. Fans can engage thriller specialists including authors\, literary agents\, and screenwriters. \nCookery Corner  The Cookery Corner brings together global flavours and cultural storytelling through 42 events led by 15 chefs from 14 countries. \nSIBF runs 5 to 16 November\, open daily 10am to 10pm (Fridays 4pm to 11pm). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf-3/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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SUMMARY:Tim Kent: Horsepower
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Tim Kent that examines the historical and cultural significance of the horse. Working across large-scale painted interiors\, landscapes\, and invented worlds\, Kent transforms historical reference into contemporary compositions that hover between reality and imagination; “his works merge Renaissance perspective with modern imagery\, uniting architectural precision with expressive abstraction”\, as the gallery puts it. \nTo 30 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/tim-kent-horsepower/
LOCATION:JD Malat Gallery\, ACT 2 Tower\, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd 13A \,Downtown Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251028T175638Z
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SUMMARY:Majda Abdulshakour and Noura Ali-Ramahi: All is Here
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s reflection that “It is here that we must love. All is here\,” this exhibition of painting and sculpture invites viewers to rediscover paradise not as a distant place\, but as something that exists within our everyday acts of seeing\, caring\, and creating. It’s curated by Viktoriya Melny of CultureMe Art Advisory. \nTo 18 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/majda-abdulshakour-and-noura-ali-ramahi-all-is-here/
LOCATION:La Galerie\, Alliance Française Dubai\, Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251028T093514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T093514Z
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SUMMARY:Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook: The Bouquet and the Wreath
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Thai artist’s first international large-scale survey exhibition brings together works from the last 45 years alongside new commissions. Including performance\, video and installations plus some large-scale sculptures not seen since the 1990s\, the exhibition fills the indoor galleries\, lobby and courtyard of Jameel Arts Centre and showcases Rasdjarmrearnsook’s evolution and ongoing engagement with societal\, philosophical and environmental question. \nFrom flowers and beds to stray dogs and notes\, the exhibition brings to the fore the artist’s enduring preoccupations with desire and mortality\, difference and curiosity\, allowing viewers to tap into layered philosophical questions: What is the purpose of art? What does it mean to be human? As she playfully observes\, “I don’t need to spell out everything that I feel\, do I?” \nConceived by guest curators Kittima Chareeprasit\, curator at Chiang Mai’s MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum (with whom the show is presented) and Roger Nelson\, art historian and curator\, the exhibition is accompanied by a substantial publication featuring perspectives from scholars\, curators\, artists and writers. \nTo 8 March. \nAbove: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook\, Two Planets: Millet’s The Gleaners and the Thai Farmers (single-channel video)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/araya-rasdjarmrearnsook-the-bouquet-and-the-wreath/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T125625Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Katya Emelyanova: Elevated State
DESCRIPTION:The practice of Moscow-based Katya Emelyanova explores the phenomenology of aesthetic experience\, aiming to evoke emotion\, foster direct engagement\, and maintain accessibility. Drawing from fauvism and abstraction\, her vibrant forms begin as abstract concepts that gradually evolve into refined\, expressive compositions; though immediately engaging\, her works often involve complex technical execution\, developed in collaboration with engineers.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-katya-emelyanova-elevated-state/
LOCATION:Leila Heller Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251002T115654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T115654Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Morteza Khosravi: The Floating Table
DESCRIPTION:Influenced by the likes of Lucian Freud and Egon Schiele\, Khosravi’s drawings and paintings suggest that he’s looking for artistic ideas – “for him\, how to encounter pieces is important than pieces itself”. But does have a characteristic style of painting groups of people that appear to be faded photographs; the viewer has the same sense of nostalgia and reminiscence of better times as they would if they were looking at old family photos. It’s a clever device\, inviting a great deal of participation from the viewer …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-morteza-khosravi-the-floating-table/
LOCATION:Leila Heller Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260418T180857
CREATED:20251002T113413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T113413Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Wassef Boutros-Ghali: A Retrospective (1965-2016)
DESCRIPTION:In the canvases of Wassef Boutros-Ghali\, colours informed by a knowledge of unrelenting Mediterranean sunlight flood the flat plane of the canvas; architectural forms emerge\, collide and re-engineer themselves without a narrative. Boutros-Ghali’s art speaks to the pure and unrestricted physicality of painting\, and his compositions reflect a meticulous yet openhearted response to the human condition – marvels of reason buoyed by a lifetime’s worth of lyricism.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-wassef-boutros-ghali-a-retrospective-1965-2016/
LOCATION:Leila Heller Gallery\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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