The latest in this excellent series of panel discussions spotlighting the experiences of local talent, presented by NYUAD Art Gallery and NYUAD Career Development Center, considers current opportunities and challenges for artists in the UAE. The panel: Shilpa Ananth – [ ... ]
In his first exhibition in the Middle East and South Asia, co-produced by Art Jameel with the Japan Foundation, Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Hisakado’s solo exhibition in Galleries 4-8 focuses on large-scale conceptual installations that span techniques and materials including sound, [ ... ]
A solo exhibition for the emerging Emirati artist, "a journey through Abu Dhabi’s constructed and social worlds from the 1980s until the present day" via a series of mixed media works on canvas – "intimate portraits as a window into [ ... ]
Now we think this could be one of the highlights of the art year locally: it will be Tsuyoshi Hisakado’s first exhibition in the region (he shows mainly in his native Japan and the Pacific Rim, with a foray to [ ... ]
For the Fall iteration of Library Circles, the jameel's series of research, talks and experimental interventions by UAE practitioners that explores alternative research methodologies and representations, Jameel Library presents a display by Another Empty House. This collaborative research-based project by [ ... ]
A new Dubai gallery space opens with this group show for five conceptual artists, curated by Nadine Khalil: Fatma Al Ali, Mona Ayyash and Khalid Jauffer from the UAE plus Alexander Ugay (Kazakhstan) and Minja Gu (South Korea). The theme [ ... ]
The regional debut for the UK-based abstract expressionist, curated by Ellen Nash. He says his art can be seen as people's perception of the material and psychological worlds and their desire to understand the universe through increasing self-awareness; "Uvs' works [ ... ]
In his first public presentation in the UAE, the UK based artist-composer will talk about recent works underpinned by his interest in energy and power in their various forms – Mirza considers electricity as his primary artistic medium, creating from [ ... ]
One of the outstanding pianists of the 21st century has programmed a recital with pieces that are sure to showcase his virtuosity, with a programme that we’re told will range from Mozart and Beethoven to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.
The annual Jameel Arts Centre Youth Takeover – a physical takeover of the Jameel's spaces by the eight members of The Assembly 2022-2023 – features multiple audiovisual and artwork interventions around the stairs, passageways and galleries 9 and 10. The [ ... ]
Ms King is “an expressive, big-voiced singer who combines jazz with elements of R&B, blues and gospel” as her blurb puts it. She does sing rather well – she’s from Philadelphia, which probably helps, and she’s been on the circuit [ ... ]
An exhibition organisaed by Fann À Porter Dubai and ZAAT Beirut that brings together a group of artists to offer a critical perspective on the current state of living conditions, political climate, social dynamics, and psychological landscapes. Reality Show aims [ ... ]
A solo exhibition for the self-taught Lebanese-Canadian artist who “explores the human condition through abstract art in vivid colours and bold brushstrokes” that “embody fearlessness, aggression and an impressionistic style". Chahine's works are undeniably emotional, based on the experiences of [ ... ]
A group show for four contemporary artists, curated by Mara Firetti around three central themes: memory and identity, nature and environment, and innovation and experimentation. Californian Robert Santoré explores his personal history and cultural roots; African-American artist Halim Flowers draws [ ... ]
A group show for six African artists, curated by Celine Azem and exploring the nature of identity. "The exhibition draws on the influential theories of Bell Hooks, emphasising the importance of compartmentalising existence and acknowledging the ever-evolving construct of individuality" [ ... ]
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