Public art

Lighting up Abu Dhabi

7 November 2023
From 15 November to 30 January 2024 Abu Dhabi is getting three dozen site-specific light sculptures and installations. Under the name Manar Abu Dhabi (‘manar’ being a lighthouse or a guiding light), this is one of the key programmes in [ … ]
Calendar

Upcoming: November 2023

1 November 2023
A collection of international events, festivals, fairs and other happenings in and around the cultural life of magpie The calendar is currently ordered by start date. You can search for specific events, or sort by any of the column headings [ … ]
Words

Thrilling tales

25 October 2023
Life for Hobbes was “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short”. We can identify with some or all of those some or all of the time. At the very least life can be regimented, grey and boring. That’s why the literary [ … ]
Creative economy

Getting down to (creative) business

25 October 2023
It’s a pleasure to see the creative industries treated as an identifiable business path for entrepreneurs with its own special issues, culture and needs. That’s what we’re promised with the , a two-day event in Alserkal Avenue on 2-3 November. [ … ]
Exhibitions

Treasures of the Mughals in Sharjah

24 October 2023
The Zeina Splendour of The Indian Courts exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization delivers a remarkable overview of craftsmanship and elegance from the royal courts of the Indian subcontinent. It features a total of 84 pieces, all on [ … ]
Appeal

Tarahum – For Gaza

19 October 2023
Alserkal Avenue is partnering with the Emirates Red Crescent to support relief efforts in Gaza. You’re invited to … No amount is too small and every dirham will help support those in need. You can donate directly via the Emirates [ … ]