Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial Boosts Arts Accessibility
The increasing investment into public art shows a commitment by Abu Dhabi to expand access to the city’s cultural offerings.
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“Gentle Porosities:” Mashael Alsaie’s First Solo Show Urges a Tenderness Toward the Land
In Hunna Art’s new space, Bahraini multimedia artist Mashael Alsaie takes visitors on a journey through a metaphorical whirlpool, hoping to inspire a gentleness toward the environment.
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A New Silk Road: The Gulf’s Cultural Engagement With the Far East
Collaborations between the Gulf Arab states and Asia underscore a growing sentiment that culturally there is more in common between the Gulf and the Far East than there is between the Gulf and the West.
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Hand Into the Past: Omani Artist Kawthar Al Harthi’s Contemplative Creative Practice
Collagist and installation artist Kawthar Al Harthi uses mixed media to excavate material histories and personal memories.
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The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes
“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.
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Trees of the Gulf: The Date Palm and the UAE’s Liwa Dates Festival
Gulf date festivals celebrate heritage and tell the story of tourism, trends, and entrepreneurship.
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Telling Our Story: Identity, History, and Heritage in the Work of Gulf Artists
How have Gulf artists expressed themselves over the last half-century and where is the artistic community headed? What art movements and trends are we witnessing today?
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expands Access to Literature
Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.
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Between Collective Memory and Contemporary Media: AI in Daniah Alsaleh’s Creative Practice
Saudi artist Daniah Alsaleh uses artificial intelligence to probe historical archives and challenge the reliability of memory.
Qatar's Adroit Post-October 7 Diplomacy
Qatar appears to have turned a serious potential liability, its long-standing support for Hamas, into diplomatic advantage.
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