Articles
The Third Line is pleased to present 'Khalvat', Sahand Hesamiyan’s first solo show in the UAE. Sahand’s practice primarily explores contemporary sculptural directions, which take cue from Islamic architecture and present ancient concepts of transcendence in a modern context. In continuation of his practice, 'Khalvat' continues to analyze the relationship between Iranian architecture and its metaphysical symbolism.
Nov 01, 2014
"Learning through doing is critical, it’s not simply about acquiring a critical analytical understanding of the designs. A sensitivity to the contemplative dimension of the work, both as a student and as a teacher, is essential." (Richard Henry)
Oct 30, 2014
Beyond has been an integral part of Abu Dhabi Art, with the aim of introducing art to public spaces. This year the sector expands to present large–scale installations.
Oct 27, 2014
Maraya Art Centre set to launch international tour of groundbreaking exhibition
Oct 25, 2014
Abu Dhabi Art, organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), returns with an interdisciplinary programme of art, talks and sensational experiences from November 5-8, 2014. The sixth edition welcomes artists, collectors, galleries, art professionals and visitors from around the world to participate in a programme that takes Abu Dhabi’s future cultural institutions as guiding principles to reflect on themes of time, space and history.
Oct 22, 2014
'Early Capitals of Islamic Culture - The Artistic Legacy of Umayyad Damascus and Abbasid Baghdad (650–950)', shows over 100 artefacts from the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin. In collaboration with Berlin State Museums and Goethe Institut, the exhibition opened at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization (UAE) on October 14, 2014 and will run until January 15, 2015.
Oct 21, 2014
eL Seed will present a new body of work developed over the course of his residency at Tashkeel
Oct 20, 2014
The exhibition 'Rencontre' Hanieh Delecroix is a collection of multidisciplinary works created by Hanieh Delecroix in colaboration with four artists: Laurent Derobert, Sylvia Santana, Ardavan Tabatabai and Tara Vergnet.
Oct 19, 2014
Lawrie Shabibi is pleased to welcome back Driss Ouadahi for his second solo exhibition with the gallery. Private preview: Nov 2, exhibition runs until Nov 27, 2014.
Oct 14, 2014
The gallery COSMOSWORDS changed its owner and inaugurated its first show with forty works by Iraqi master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy. The exhibition opened on October 1 and will run until October 31, 2014.
Oct 10, 2014
The commissioned timelapse photography project highlights Sharjah as an amazing world destination in celebration of it being the Islamic Culture Capital of 2014.
Oct 09, 2014
The Crossway Foundation, in partnership with Art Jameel and Qatar Museums, Identifies New Generation of Creative Talent. Winners experience Journey of a Lifetime to Brazil in September 2014.
Oct 08, 2014
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