Independent study finds that US $35 million was brought into Dubai between March 18 to 25, 2015 during Art Week Dubai. So much more in here.…
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How Ogilvy’s Hephzibah Pathak Found Advertising | Dubai Lynx
We talk to Hephzibah Pathak, Global Brand Head of Ogilvy ahead of her Dubai Lynx 2016 appearance – and she’s got a lot of insight to give, so read on. …
Dubai Jazz Fest 2016: A Look at the Visual Art Booths
With a unique lineup this weekend the Dubai Jazz Fest 2016 featured Santana, David Gray and extraordinary visual artists on the fringes.…
AUD Students and AlSerkal Foundation Have Design Atelier
The American University in Dubai (AUD) and GROHE, leading German manufacturer in sanitary fittings, in collaboration with ALSERKAL Cultural Foundation, have launched the “WATER & SAND” Design Atel…
How Lars Bastholm Gets Over Creative Blocks | Dubai Lynx 2016
Having worked for giants like Ogilvy North America, Cheil USA, Rosetta and now Google’s creative think tank, The ZOO, there are few in the advertising world that don’t recognise Lars Basth…
Photographs of Unseen Dubai: Bur Dubai, Deira, Karama
Away from the mass-produced, commercial images of Dubai’s glittering skyline with Burj Khalifa towering over the SZR, we caught up with a photographer who preferred to dig deeper into the heart …
DORMA Design Centre: A Space to Create in Dubai
Sponsored Content You touch me everyday, but you never quite see me. Without me, there is no inside or outside. I am the only way in [for civilized society any way]. You never think of me actively, bu…
5 Ways to Take Quoz Arts Fest 2016 Home With You
The Quoz Arts Fest 2016 held on January 22-23 at Al Serkal Avenue hosted many highlights from the Middle Eastern art world, with design presentations, gallery tours, open studios, live performances, s…
Stuck in the Office? Watch Dubai Lynx Live on TV.AE
The 10th annual Dubai Lynx, taking place from March 6-9 2016, will see the launch of Lynx Live, a new initiative which will bring live Festival content to the world through TV.AE. TV.AE, a regional o…
NYUAD Announces Spring Performing Arts Program
The Arts Center at New York University Abu Dhabi has announced its full spring 2016 lineup following the success of the inaugural fall program of free public events. Poised to delight arts enthusiasts…
Visit the Collapse Exhibit at Ayyam Gallery
An exhibition running at the Ayyam Gallery in Al Serkal Avenue until January 14 2016, hosts photographs and multimedia works of Sama Alshaibi, who uses form and space to communicate haunting realities…
Picture Stories: Dubai Carpet And Arts Oasis 2016
Head to the Carpet and Arts Oasis Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Center to hear fascinating cultural stories based on the most extravagant carpets and rugs from all around the world. As a part of…
Receive Supportive Finger-Snaps At Blank Space Open Mic
In between the Jumeirah Palm Strip Mall and The Village Mall, a warm-lit, cozy tent featured poets, musicians and stand-up comedians during the 5th Blank Space Open Mic event on Thursday last week. Fo…
What’s Different About Dubai Sustainability City? | Tryptic Note
The Emirates Green Building Council has, since its inception in 2006, been an active facilitator of knowledge sharing for sustainability and green building enthusiasts. Its mission is to promote colla…
Superstar Pianist Lang Lang And Others Set For Abu Dhabi Festival 2016
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, the 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival will run from 3 – 30 April with a series of nationw…
The Art Of Satire: How Far Is Too Far?
In a time with multiple global issues arising every day, from the refugee crisis to the upcoming US elections, the opportunity for social critique has never been higher. If we delve into the rich hist…
5 Reasons You Should Visit Sole DXB | A Not-To-Miss Street Culture Fest
When: 20 & 21 November 2015 Where: d3, Dubai How much: For free entry, register at www.soledxb.com and arrive before 3pm. Registration opens in November, details to be announced. Otherwise entry c…
The Lowdown On Dubai Design Week 2015 [Architecturally]
As the inaugural Dubai Design week (26th October- 31st October) came to a close Saturday, we take a look at some of the discussions that took place which are relevant to us [architects]. The first eve…
Delve Into UAE Archaeological History At The Ed-Dur Exhibit
Visit a fascinating archaeological exhibit and uncover stories from the UAE’s past at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum. Ed-Dur: Glimpse into Civilization, is the first collaboration between Sharja…
A Soulful Walk Through The Drawings Of Gibran In Sharjah
– Kahlil Gibran On October 7, the Sharjah Art Museum inaugurated a splendid and unique exhibition Drawings of Gibran: A Humane Perspective in collaboration with the Gibran National Committee (GN…
Here’s Why You Have To See The Bee’ah Wall At AUS
Is there a right way to teach design? I’m sure we would all believe we’ve seen wrong methods of teaching in this broad field. This is somewhat an endless debate but also one that is necessary to impro…
‘I Could Have Made That’: How To Understand Conceptual Art 101
The image above is one of a Barnett Newman creation titled ‘Onement VI’, which was auctioned for $43.8 Million in 2013. Got your attention? Read on. As we find ourselves sprinting along wi…