Art

Uncover the latest in design, architecture & the written word. Here, we showcase emerging local artists, the latest gallery exhibits in Dubai Art, design trends & more.

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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 Atelier. During the unique design atelier AUD students will develop a wellness project located in a wind…

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Franz Kline’s Telephone Books: A Vintage Series

In the 50s, Franz Kline, an artist hailing from Pennsylvania, created a series of paintings with ink on telephone book pages. Broad and spontaneous-looking black strokes cover inexpensive-looking printed paper. Moving away from the grand theme of expressionists working on majestic canvases, his pre-…

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Common Sense: The Right Design Can Solve Any Problem

Common sense, coordination, collaboration. From solving complex capacity problems in urban areas, improving social interaction in workspaces, decreasing energy consumption and responding to natural disasters through the power of design, this informative TED talk by Alejandro Aravena will encourage y…

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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 of this rich and diverse urban space to show us a unique picture. Photographer Jalal Abuthina has ar…

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7 Artists Boldly Challenging the Role of Women in Art

Despite the wave of equality catching up in popular culture, increased conversations and public conscience about the matter, and more women having access to art education, today, female wrists still have a long way to go. Reversing the damage of the past and establishing new ground for gender equali…

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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, but without me, modern architecture would be impossible. When someone leaves me ajar, you finally noti…

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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, screenings and one-of-a-kind pop ups. Although the community event lasted two days, the ‘good v…

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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 online content platform launching on March 1, will broadcast one live seminar from each day of the Fe…

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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 from across the region, the Arts Center will welcome an array of acclaimed international performing…

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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 about the psychological effects of war, displacement and the inane human struggle to momentary powe…