Articles

‘Khalvat’ by Sahand Hesamiyan

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.

Islamic Art Hands-On

"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)

Abu Dhabi Art: Beyond

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.

Abu Dhabi Art Announces 2014 Programme

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.

Early Capitals of Islamic Culture

'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.

‘Rencontre’ Hanieh Delecroix

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.

Sharjah Timelapse

The commissioned timelapse photography project highlights Sharjah as an amazing world destination in celebration of it being the Islamic Culture Capital of 2014.