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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Afra Al Dhaheri: Restless Circle
DESCRIPTION:A selection of works by Afra Al Dhaheri that explore the structural effects of tension\, repetition and time provides Sharjah Art Foundation’s first show of Autumn. “Working with materials such as cotton rope\, fabric\, cement and hair\, the artist emphasises slow gestures\, intentional movements and the fatigue that can build from ongoing\, repetitive and even invisible labour …” \nThe exhibition’s title comes from a newly commissioned installation with the same name; that draws inspiration from desert plants that create spiral patterns in the sand as they move with the wind. For Afra Al Dhaheri\, this offers a metaphor for mental exhaustion and collective burnout\, the sense of being endlessly pushed to produce or perform: “in other works\, repetition emerges as a condition of making\, a method shaped by the interplay of tension\, weight and the ongoing rhythm of doing and undoing”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/last-chance-afra-al-dhaheri-restless-circle/
LOCATION:Sharjah Art Foundation\, Al Mureijah Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20251014T124115Z
CREATED:20251014T123740Z
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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/staging4/event/sharjah-international-book-fair-sibf-3/
LOCATION:Expo Centre Sharjah\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Book Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20251112T083856Z
CREATED:20251112T083706Z
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SUMMARY:Dhai Dubai
DESCRIPTION:Dhai Dubai\, Dubai Culture’s light art exhibition\, has a very specific remit: just seven works but seven artists\, all Emirati. The theme for this second edition of the show is ‘Light Influences Life’. \nThe artists represent an interesting selection\, and the co-curators Amna Abulhoul and Anthony Bastic deserve credit for their choice. None are associated primarily with light art\, though Ahmad AlAreef would probably regard himself as a multidisciplinary artist who works with photography\, painting\, and sculpture; and both Hessa Alghandi and AlZaina Lootah work in 3D with practices that includes architecture and design. Fatma Lootah\, Mohammed Kazem and Khalid Al Banna are three well-known and well-established names with 2D and 3D work in their CVs; and the wildcard may be jewellery designer Alia Bin Omair. \nThere’s a programme of workshops for kids aaged 3-10\, and one bookable workshop for adults – Mobile Mastery After Dark\, a smartphone photography class that promises to help you master the art of low-light photography. It runs daily 12-18 November\, 5-9pm\, at House of Arts\, Floor 5; it’s free\, but pre-register here for your preferred date. \nDhai Dubai is at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City\, 6pm to 11pm. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/dhai-dubai/
LOCATION:Al Wasl Plaza\, Expo City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Light
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20251029T073854Z
CREATED:20251029T073854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T073854Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Liban: Fontana
DESCRIPTION:Cirque du Liban returns to Abu Dhabi (it did a show on Yas last year) with “the first travelling water circus in the Middle East … live entertainment\, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre\, waterfalls cascading\, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience”. The show really is good\, and the watery additions do add to the circus skills on view … It all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent near Marina Mall. There are two weekends of shows\, as follows: \n13 Nov 7pm\n14 Nov 4.30pm and 8pm\n15 Nov 1pm and 7pm\n16 Nov 11.30am and 3.30pm \n20 Nov 7pm\n21 Nov 4.30pm and 8pm\n22 Nov 1pm and 7pm\n23 Nov 11.30am and 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana-2/
LOCATION:Circus Tent\, Marina Mall\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20251112T080741Z
CREATED:20251111T175224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T080741Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Film Platform 8
DESCRIPTION:Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual celebration of indie/experimental cinema returns for its eighth edition from 14 to 23 November 2025 with an expanded lineup of films\, talks and artist development programmes. Screenings and events will take place at Mirage City Cinema\, SAF’s open-air theatre in Arts Square\, plus VOX Cinemas in City Centre Al Zahia. \nOpening the 10-day festival is Baab (2025)\, a new fantasy film by Nayla Al Khaja that blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead. The programme also includes Carissa (2024 – still above)\, a coming-of-age drama from South Africa; Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk (2025) which documents the exchange between the late citizen journalist Fatema Hassona in Gaza and the filmmaker Sepideh Farsi; and five shorts produced through the SFP Short Film Production Grant – Saint Andrews (2025) by Erin Nene-Lee Ramirez; Yathoom (2025) by Hana Kazim; L’mina (2025) by Randa Maroufi; Goat (2024) by Judy Kibinge; and Morgenkreis [Morning Circle] (2025) by Basma Alsharif. \nAt the heart of SFP is the Competition section\, which features 27 documentary and fiction films nominated by an committee of filmmakers and industry experts and selected from films released in the past two years. All these are being screened in the UAE for the first time; a number of screenings will be followed by Q&A sessions with the directors. \nThe Director in Focus segment honours regional directors for their lifetime achievements in global cinema. This year the accolade goes to Jocelyne Saab (1948–2019)\, whose politically engaged documentaries and experimental features continue to inspire generations of filmmakers. The festival will be showing four of Saab’s films: Dunia\, Kiss Me Not on the Eyes (2005); Once Upon a Time in Beirut (1995); South Lebanon: The Story of a Village under Siege (1976); and Les Femmes palestiniennes (Palestinian Women) (1974). A special discussion panel features filmmaker\, producer and researcher Mohanad Yaqubi with Mathilde Rouxel\, President of the Jocelyne Saab Association. \nNew this year is First Takes\, organised by Sharjah Art Foundation in collaboration with AUS\, MYUAD\, the University of Sharjah\, and Zayed University. It spotlights short experimental works by UAE-based students and recent graduates. In addition to the film screenings\, there will also be a public roundtable addressing the challenges and opportunities for emerging filmmakers in the UAE. \nThe full programme is here; most feature tickets are a bargain AED 15\, some screenings are free.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/sharjah-film-platform-8/
LOCATION:[various Sharjah locations]
CATEGORIES:Festival,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20251119T110317Z
CREATED:20251110T143041Z
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SUMMARY:Manar Abu Dhabi 2025
DESCRIPTION:Manar Abu Dhabi returns for its second edition with the theme The Light Compass\, presenting 19 newly commissioned light-based artworks by Emirati and international artists – including some very big names: \nAbdulla Almulla (UAE)\nAmmar Al Attar (UAE)\nChristian Brinkmann (Germany)\nDRIFT (Netherlands)\nEncor Studio (Switzerland)\nEzequiel Pini (Argentina)\nIregular (Canada)\nKAWS (USA)\nKhalid Shafar (UAE)\nKirsten Berg (USA)\nLachlan Turczan (USA)\nMaitha Hamdan (UAE)\nPamela Poh (Malaysia)\nRafael Lozano-Hemmer (Mexico)\nShaikha Al Mazrou (UAE) \nThe locations include Jubail Island and Souq Al Mina in Abu Dhabi (gone is the experiment of scattering installations around the city: they are all concentrated in those two locations) and\, for the first time\, Al Qattara and Al Jimi Oases in Al Ain. Jubail Island\, Al Qattara Oasis and Al Jimi Oasis will all have F&B pop-ups and “experiences”. The website has a map indicating locations; there are guided buggy tours of the artworks on Jubail Island at AED 50 per person or AED 150 for a group of four\, with tours at 6pm\, 8pm and 10pm. There’s also an Al Ain tour through the Al Qattara and Al Jimi Oases at 7pm; prices are the same. Tours run daily until 4 January. \nManar Abu Dhabi isn’t just the roster of light installations – check the website for details and see our summary below\, but there’s a programme of artist led workshops; talks that explore the intersections of art\, technology\, and public space; performances including the Syrian-Lebanese duo Bedouin Burger\, Korean electronic duo Haepaary\, Napoli percussion trio Ars Nova Napoli\, and Tarek Yamani Trio; and set of partner programmes exploring “climate\, wellness\, and connection”. We’ve listed the principal elements below \nThe main location for talks and workshops is the Manar Abu Dhabi hub on Jubail Island\, with one talk at Manarat al Saadiyat (with Abu Dhabi Art). . Performances are at Souq Al Mina; all are free. Workshops are on Jubail\, and several of them are paid-for. \nCo-curated by Alia Zaal Lootah\, Munira Al Sayegh and Mariam Alshehhi with Khai Hori as Artistic Director\,  the project forms part of Public Art Abu Dhabi\, a DCT Abu Dhabi initiative that champions art in public spaces and sustained engagement with the city’s environment. \nManar Abu Dhabi runs to 4 January. \nRight: Maitha Hamdan\, Breath of the Same Place (2025: installation in Al Ain) \n\nTALKS\nUnless noted these are all at Manar Abu Dhabi Stage\, Jubail Island; free and no pre-registration required \n16 Nov 6pm LETS TALK ABOUT MANAR ABU DHABI 2025\nSpeakers: Khai Hori\, Alia Lootah\, Mariam Al Shehhi\, Munira Al Sayegh\nMeet the curators … \n16 Nov 7pm THE FUTURE OF ART WITHOUT AI: IS IT POSSIBLE?\nSpeakers: Dr Elizabeth Churchill\, Khai Hori\, Dr Giulia Bini\nThe evolving relationship between art and AI. \n17 Nov 6pm ART\, TECH\, AND HUMAN CONNECTION\nSpeakers: Ralph Nauta (DRIFT)\, Prof. Hao Li\, Stephanie Rosenthal\nHow immersive experiences\, AI\, and creative technologies are reshaping the ways we see\, feel\, and connect with the world. \n19 Nov 6pm ART AT THE INTERSECTION OF NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY\nSpeakers: Ulrich Schrauth\, Christian Brinkmann\, Dr Brigitte Howarth\nHow artists and institutions are reimagining the relationship between the natural world\, innovation\, and public engagement. \n19 Nov 7pm LIGHT\, MOTION\, AND PERCEPTION\nSpeakers: Lachlan Turczan\, Ezequiel Pini\, Munira Al Sayegh\nHow physical and digital worlds can converge to reshape perception and inspire a sense of wonder in public spaces. \n20 Nov 2pm REIMAGINING SPACE THROUGH SCULPTURE\nSpeakers: Shaikha Al Mazrou\, Kirsten Berg\, Sara Bin Safwan\nBerg\, known for large-scale reflective installations\, creates immersive forms that fuse geometry and environmental sensitivity; Al Mazrou\, one of the UAE’s leading contemporary artists\, takes a distinct approach through minimal forms and conceptual rigour\, reflecting both personal narrative and wider sociocultural contexts. Registration required here. \n20 Nov 3pm DESIGNING PUBLIC ART FOR PRESENCE AND SPACE\nSpeakers: Abdalla Almulla\, Pamela Tan\, Alia Zaal Lootah\nHow does public art respond to its site\, and shape how people feel within it? Abdalla Almulla and Pamela Tan discuss how public artworks can transform passive environments into active\, contemplative spaces. Location: Abu Dhabi Art\, Manarat Al Saadiyat\, Saadiyat Island. Registration required here. \n  \n\nPERFORMANCES\nUnless noted these are all at Manar Abu Dhabi’s Souq Al Mina location; free and no pre-registration required. Additional performances will be announced “in due course”. \n21 Nov 8.15pm FOURMANOS\nAn Emirati band made up of six friends whose performances blend Latin and mariachi-style music with flamenco\, traditional Khaleeji rhythms\, and modern influences. \n22 Nov 8.15pm BEDOUIN BURGER\nFormed by Syrian vocalist Lynn Adib and Lebanese producer Zeid Hamdan\, Bedouin Burger harmonises classical and Arabic folk music with modern compositions\, blending jazz and minimalist electronica. \n23 Nov 8.15pm TAREK YAMANI TRIO: AFRO-TARAB JAZZ CONCEPTIONS\nTarek Yamani’s Afro-Tarab jazz journeys from early 1900s Egypt to contemporary New York\, including reinterpretations of classical Arabic muwashahat\, as well as original compositions based on edgy traditional Arabic rhythms and melodic modes. \n29 Nov 8.15pm HAEPAARY\nSouth Korean duo who merge traditional Korean music with experimental electronic soundscapes. \n10 Dec 8.15pm LOVE AND REVENGE: TRIBUTE TO OUM KALTHOUM​\nAgmal Layali reimagines the legendary repertoire of Oum Kalthoum through a contemporary lens\, blending her iconic recordings with live performance and cinematic visuals. \n13 Dec 8.15pm ARS NOVA NAPOLI\nArs Nova Napoli revives the spirit of southern Italian tradition through dynamic live performances of Neapolitan Nu Folk\, a fusion of Mediterranean rhythms and modern arrangements . \n19 Dec 8.15pm AMJAD SHAKIR\nAmjad Shakir is a contemporary Sudanese singer known for his soulful voice and vibrant stage presence. His performances offer a rich musical journey across cultures. \n26 Dec 8.15pm SHILPA ANANTH & BEATBOX RAY\nUAE born and based\, the duo’s genre-blending live set fuses soulful melodies\, intricate vocal loops\, and masterful beatboxing in an electrifying mix of South Indian influences\, jazz\, electronic soul\, and percussive vocal artistry. \n  \n\nWORKSHOPS\nAll workshops take place at Manar Abu Dhabi\, Jubail Island\, most require registration\, and some are charged-for. \n22 Nov 4.30pm SERENITY OF MANAR WITH ALTAMASH JAVED\nA fine art photography workshop with Fujifilm Creator Javed. Majoring on the art of stillness through light and composition. Register here. \n22 Nov 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n22 Nov 9pm GRACIA FARMS PAINT AND PLANT\nIn this interactive workshop\, children will decorate and personalise their own plant pots before planting a small seedling inside. AED 50 per person; register here. \n23 Nov 9pm GRACIA FARMS PAINT AND PLANT\nIn this interactive workshop\, children will decorate and personalise their own plant pots before planting a small seedling inside. AED 50 per person; register here. \n23 Nov 6pm THE KNOT: TALLI MEDAL CHARMS WORKSHOP\nWorkshop for youth and adults: create personalised Talli-inspired medal charms using a selection of accessories and LED balloon lights. AED 80 per person; no registration required. \n24 Nov 6pm THE KNOT: TALLI MEDAL CHARMS WORKSHOP\nWorkshop for youth and adults: create personalised Talli-inspired medal charms using a selection of accessories and LED balloon lights. AED 80 per person; no registration required. \n25 Nov 6pm THE KNOT: TALLI MEDAL CHARMS WORKSHOP\nWorkshop for youth and adults: create personalised Talli-inspired medal charms using a selection of accessories and LED balloon lights. AED 80 per person; no registration required. \n29 Nov 4.30pm MOTIONS OF MANAR WITH JARED MARTINEZ\nA Fujifilm workshop focused on cinematic video storytelling\, led by visual artist Jared Martinez\, exploring the art of motion\, light\, and storytelling. Register here. \n29 Nov 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n29 Nov 9pm GRACIA FARMS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP\nA hands on puppet-making working for children\, is a fun and creative way to express emotions\, build confidence\, and communicate ideas. AED 75 per person; register here. \n6 Dec 5.30pm FUTURE OF MANAR WITH MARK ANTHONY AGTAY\nDesigned for young creatives\, this Fujifilm workshop for young people introduces the fundamentals of photography. It encourages participants to see the world through a creative lens\, frame their perspectives\, tell visual stories\, and explore their surroundings with curiosity and imagination. Register here. \n6 Dec 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n6 Dec 9pm GRACIA FARMS PAINT AND PLANT\nIn this interactive workshop\, children will decorate and personalise their own plant pots before planting a small seedling inside. AED 50 per person; register here. \n13 Dec 4.30pm VISUALS OF MANAR WITH PREET UDAY\nA Fujifilm workshop that encourages participants to interpret Abu Dhabi through their own artistic lens and develop a strong visual narrative. Register here. \n13 Dec 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n13 Dec 6pm GRACIA FARMS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP\nA hands on puppet-making working for children\, is a fun and creative way to express emotions\, build confidence\, and communicate ideas. AED 75 per person; register here. \n14 Dec 6pm REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT: ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP WITH MAITHA HAMDAN\nHow does light make you feel? What memories do trees and nature bring to you? Art-making with Manar artist Maitha Hamdan. Registration will open soon \n20 Dec 4.30pm FACADES OF MANAR WITH HUSSEIN AL MOOSAWI\nA Fujifilm workshop exploring Abu Dhabi’s architectural identity through the lens of fine art photography. This session focuses on capturing form\, structure\, and light. Register here. \n20 Dec 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n20 Dec 9pm GRACIA FARMS PAINT AND PLANT\nIn this interactive workshop\, children will decorate and personalise their own plant pots before planting a small seedling inside. AED 50 per person; register here. \n27 Dec 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n27 Dec 9pm GRACIA FARMS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP\nA hands on puppet-making working for children\, is a fun and creative way to express emotions\, build confidence\, and communicate ideas. AED 75 per person; register here. \n3 Jan 5.30pm-midnight THE SLIME LAB: NEON SLIME DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nKids make their very own slime using safe\, non-toxic materials with glow-in-the-dark pigments that come alive under UV or blacklight. AED 35 per person; no registration required. \n3 Jan 9pm GRACIA FARMS PAINT AND PLANT\nIn this interactive workshop\, children will decorate and personalise their own plant pots before planting a small seedling inside. AED 50 per person; register here. \n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/manar-abu-dhabi-2025/
LOCATION:[various Abu Dhabi locations]\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Light,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20251105T093225Z
CREATED:20251105T093225Z
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SUMMARY:Tor Seidel: Riposte
DESCRIPTION:Tor Siedel explores how ‘vandalism’ by environmental activists in triptychs that consider whether these attacks can also be considered performative acts of art. He focuses on the protagonists’ actionism\, the shock or entertainment value for visitors\, and the professional dissemination of videos of the attack groups on the internet; says the gallery\, “this leads him to conclude that these are not only ambivalent forms of protest\, but also independent artistic acts. With paint bombs and soup\, the actors succeed in transforming significant works of art in unexpected ways and creating new experiences within the museum environment”. \nIn short\, actionism challenges the common perception that classical art and museum spaces are sacrosanct and expands the concept of art – it takes art as action out of the predictable white cube and into the spontaneous spaces of society\, transforming the museum into a stage for activist performances. \nSeidel reconstructs some of these attacks in three phases: a reenactment of the scene following the attack\, collecting statements from those involved\, and transforming the defacement into a new piece. The change\, whether lasting a few days or months during a complex or straightforward restoration\, means that the work has been forever altered by the presence of the videos filmed during the attack – “its transformation implies a new context of meaning that cannot be obscured”. \nTo 11 December.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/tor-seidel-riposte/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20251110T115229Z
CREATED:20251110T114624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T115229Z
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SUMMARY:Aliyah Alawadhi: Girl Parts
DESCRIPTION:“Childhood is a half-remembered taste: sweet\, sticky\, and sometimes spoiled.” In Girl Parts\, her first solo exhibition\, Aliyah Alawadhi expresses this residue in paint – bodies shimmering in pinks and creams\, mouths agape\, devouring and dreaming. Says the gallery: “These are not nostalgic visions of innocence but reimaginings of ‘girl’: an ancient inheritance of edicts around beauty\, shame\, and desire\, rewritten here with magic\, rage\, and much speculation”. \nThis Hunna Art exhibition is curated by Océane Sailly. \nTo 4 January. \nRight: Aliyah Alawadhi\, Star Chips (2025)
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/aliyah-alawadhi-girl-paris/
LOCATION:Bayt AlMamzar\, House 2\, 26 Street\, Al Mamzar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251115T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251115T233000
DTSTAMP:20251105T160023Z
CREATED:20251105T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T160023Z
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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/staging4/event/joke-hub-9/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef\, Al Seef Street\, Umm Hurair 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251115T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20251029T081631Z
CREATED:20251029T081631Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The final gig for 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 \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-74/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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