Articles

Fabric of a Nation Deja Vu Series2

Exhibition

Fabric of a Nation Deja Vu Series2

Jerusalem Fund Gallery Al-Quds presents 'Fabric of a Nation Deja Vu Series2', the solo exhibition of mixed media photography by Amr Mounib. The exhibition will be open until December 6, 2013.

Nov 23, 2013
Modern Arab Art and Contemporary Arab Art

Art Event

Modern Arab Art and Contemporary Arab Art

At this year’s Abu Dhabi Art Fair, held in Manarat Al Saadiyat, Meem Gallery presents the second installment of the Meem Projects exhibition and publication series: Meem Projects 2013. The two-part exhibition explores the works of eleven important modern and contemporary Middle Eastern artists, displaying paintings, sculpture, and mixed-media works.

Nov 22, 2013
International Emerging Artist Award

Open Call

International Emerging Artist Award

Sabrina Amrani Gallery has partnered with the International Emerging Artist Award (IEAA) for its 3rd edition, to uncover emerging talents from all over the world and help them launch their careers as internationally acclaimed artists. The prize will be awarded to an International artist and an Emirati artist.

Nov 22, 2013
Exploring the Shapes and Curves of Arabic Letters

Interview

Exploring the Shapes and Curves of Arabic Letters

Sabah Arbilli (born 1977) is an Iraqi- British artist known for his painting and sculpture. Over the last ten years Arbilli's work has had a tremendous impact on Arabic calligraphy-inspired art on the international art scene. A winner of many awards, he explores calligraphy in a new contemporary style. His practice combines a painterly aesthetic with the beauty of Arabic letters. In this interview, Arbilli shares his views on his art and invites us closer to understanding and feeling his work.

Nov 18, 2013
HIPA Distributes Exclusive ‘Capture One Pro 7’ Software to Shortlisted Photographers

Photography

HIPA Distributes Exclusive ‘Capture One Pro 7’ Software to Shortlisted Photographers

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has begun distributing copies of its limited edition copy of photo editing software ‘Capture One Pro 7’ to all shortlisted photographers from the "Beauty of Light" season. The software was initially launched by HIPA during the GITEX technology week last month and distributed to over 200 photographers who attended HIPA’s stand during the technology week.

Nov 18, 2013
Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art

Art Collection

Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art

A new exhibition, Ferozkoh: Tradition and Continuity in Afghan Art, has launched in London. The striking exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha, Qatar and students and teachers from the Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture, in Kabul. The exhibition will be on display at Leighton House Museum until 23 February 2014 as part of both Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture and the Nour Festival of Arts.

Nov 16, 2013
Art Syria

Exhibition

Art Syria

Meem Gallery in Dubai is proud to present 'Art Syria', an exhibition comprised of works by seven established artists, all Syrian in nationality. The exhibition will run until November 24, 2013.

Nov 09, 2013
‘Passages//Toroq’ by Sherin Guirguis

Exhibition

‘Passages//Toroq’ by Sherin Guirguis

The Third Line is pleased to present Sherin Guirguis’ first solo show in Dubai. Sherin investigates post-colonial themes of political, cultural and social dogma within the framework of the Egyptian diaspora, both in the public and private spheres. Delving deep into the building blocks of culture and identity, specifically from the approach of a diaspora artist, she presents her interpretation of what it means to be defined by the transformative events of the moment.

Nov 07, 2013