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The Third Line at Art Basel Hong Kong

The Third Line participated in the 6th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong with a group presentation of works by Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Rana Begum, Slavs and Tatars, and Sophia Al Maria. The booth brought together four artists from the MENASA region to tease out critical and aesthetic parallels between their practices.

In Pictures: Art Dubai 2018

12th Edition of Art Dubai welcomed a variety of exhibitors from all over the world and premiered a new gallery section, alongside a wealth of programming and talks around art and beyond.

Lawrie Shabibi at Art Dubai Contemporary, 2018

Lawrie Shabibi is participating for the sixth time in Art Dubai with a presentation of six artists who explore themes of time, rhythm and return through the analogy of story telling: Hamra Abbas, Farhad Ahrarnia, Mounir Fatmi, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Zak Ové and Shahpour Pouyan.

The 12th Edition of Art Dubai Opens

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of Art Dubai – the fair’s most globally diverse to date – will open its doors to the public tomorrow. Art Dubai 2018 will welcome a variety of exhibitors from all over the world and premier a new gallery section, alongside a wealth of programming and talks around art and beyond.

Islamic Design Has A Deep Contemporary Significance

"Over the past 15 years, we’ve seen the international world sit up and take notice of the creative talent endemic to this part of the world, yet there is still so far to go in terms of creating opportunities for artists, filmmakers, writers and other creatives to develop their careers in the region, and to then engage international audiences in their work." (Antonia Carver)

HIPA Winners of The Moment Category

'The Moment' is that split second occurrence that could happen in the blink of an eye and yet have a profound visual effect if captured properly. Such instances often have the magical ability to alter a person’s life and his or her surroundings forever. Life is a collection of moments that shape our destiny. For photographers, a destiny defining moment is the junction where the time and place of a photograph meet to form a visual masterpiece.

HIPA Winners of Portfolio Category

The Portfolio category returns to afford photographers the chance to showcase their storytelling skills through a series of photographs. A strong photographic story delves into the heart of a subject matter and leaves no margin for misinterpretation. A portfolio of photographs allows photographers to capture the hearts and minds of audiences in a way which may not be possible through a single photograph.

HIPA Winners of Time-lapse Category

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is limitless. The visual industry is witnessing a rapid shift towards the strengthening of visual material through video, which can bring added meaning to a scene.

HIPA Winners of General Category

This category remains a favourite among photographers who have an outstanding eye for photography that doesn’t necessarily fall into any of the other categories on offer. Year after year, this category has gained quality and diversity, with a constant share of about a third of all entries registered in HIPA.