Dubai, UAE; April 13, 2014: The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, is marking the culmination of Dubai Art Season, the city’s umbrella arts initiative, with a dedicated ‘Arts & Culture Forum’ on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Apr 13, 2014As part of Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial 2014, nine International exhibitions opened on April 3, 2014 at Sharjah Art Museum. One of the exhibitions is 'Heritage and Acquaintance' by Abdallah Akar from France.
Apr 12, 2014Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial 2014 presents 'Testimonial Verses', a remarkable exhibition of Islamic calligraphy masterpieces at Sharjah Art Museum, calligraphy works from the private collection of HE Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, the Chairman of the National Federal Council.
Apr 10, 2014His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the U.A.E. and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the opening of 'Get Acquainted,' the major exhibition of Arabic calligraphy. The gala reception took place at the Heart of Sharjah - Calligraphy Area on April 2, 2014.
Apr 03, 2014Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial has always been a welcoming host for modernity and tradition. The launch of the sixth edition of Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial starting on April 2, 2014 has been announced on the press conference at the Department of Culture and Information in Al Layah area. This year the biennial will be under the theme 'Get Acquainted', aiming to reveal the power of the letter in bringing cultures together. An art that reflects the spirit of the place and the existence.
Mar 31, 2014On April 9, 2014 Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale will bring to the market an exquisite selection of paintings, manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, weaponry and rugs. Spanning over 1000 years, these objects offer a remarkable testimony to the astonishing scope of artistic production in the lands under Islamic patronage from Spain to China. Among the 237 objects to go under the hammer, highlights include a life-size portrait of Persian ruler Fath ‘Ali Shah, an important Iznik pottery tile depicting the Ka’ba, and an eleventh-century rock crystal chess piece.
Mar 28, 2014For the first time the Alserkal Avenue Expansion of 50 mln AED (14 mln USD) is revealed, a development by the Alserkal family, for what used to be a marble factory in the second half of 2014 will become a cultural destination for the region.
Mar 26, 2014At the recently held press conference at the Shangri La Hotel in Dubai, with over 150 guests and media, a new season of HIPA titled 'Life in Colour' was announced.
Mar 25, 2014His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Urban Planning Council, inaugurated the exhibition ‘So that you might know each other’ – the World of Islam from North Africa to China and beyond, which exhibits artefacts from the Vatican Ethnological Museum belonging to Islamic communities from North Africa to China and beyond.
Mar 24, 2014Portraits of Denial & Desire, is a multidisciplinary project that attempts to make the images and narratives of Palestinian refugees indelible, and their personal experiences in exile unforgettable.
Mar 24, 2014The Third Edition of HIPA yet again raised the bar for excellence in photography
Mar 21, 2014Art Dubai, the region’s largest and most global art fair, opened its doors to the public on March 20, 2014 at Madinat Jumeirah and runs until 22 March. The eighth annual edition of the fair is the biggest in its history, featuring 85 galleries from 34 countries, with over 500 artists participating across its programmes. Seventy museum groups and more than 400 international curators are attending the fair, from all over the world.
Mar 20, 2014
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