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.
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 Dubai Shopping Festival, the Carpet Oasis Exhibition is held annually to showcase some of the world…
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. Following Abdulla AlShamataan’s praise of camels, Mustafa’s first ever poem, Mish’al Eskander’s standu…
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 collaboration and become a hub for excellence to promote sustainability of the built environment in the U…
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 nationwide events celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF…
– Woody Allen Why do we create? Does it drive us? Does it quench our thirst for adventure? Does it feed our desire to feel and express? Does it help in emotional recovery and act as a calming tool? Of course it does. It can be as simple and profound as that. However, for those of us who …
Just as times have changed, so have the constitutions of what makes art… Art. Many types of art have evolved and blossomed – from the hyper realistic portraits, to the inexplicable free flow of abstract, to the controversial modern art we see today – to the extent that artwork has made u…
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 history of satire, we can find it stretching from Roman times to Europe in the Middle Ages, used to subt…
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 costs 100 AED on the door More information: www.soledxb.com The two-day festival that sprung out of s…
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 event we had the pleasure of attending was the Human Centred Design workshop led by Beth Yoder, who is …
Macro photography helps you see the magic and wonder of small creatures says Yuwaraj Gurjar who has launched a free mobile app ‘I love butterflies’ as the butterfly season begins. Macro photography is extreme close-up photography of very small things where the images are larger than life…
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 Sharjah Museums Department and the Department of Archaeology and Heritage in Umm Al Quwain, and focuses on…
– 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 (GNC) in Lebanon, the exhibition, which is free to enter, will run until December 10 2015. The first of…
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 improve the quality of education. That is, also of course if you think design can be taught. The …
Samsung and Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) have announced the return of the Samsung Short Film Contest, following phenomenal interest in the competition during its inaugural year. Organisers are calling on all budding filmmakers, art students and anyone with an interest in film to get crea…
When I heard these lyrics from the song ‘If I die Young’ by The Band Perry, I realized how much this is such a tragic truth seen especially in many of the artists and writers we know today. These artists will never know how much they have revolutionized the arts. How much they’ve h…
Photos by Rawaa Talass Edward B. Gordon is a German-born painter based between Berlin and London. While London remains his spiritual home, Gordon spends most of his time in the German capital, inspired by its everyday life, where he observes and paints intimate moments of the day. In late 2006, Gor…
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 with time to measure up to the progressive world that we live in, we find everything around us evolvin…
A Syrian born in Tokyo, Rawaa Talass has the heart of a philosopher and wanderer; you can tell that much within 10 minutes of browsing her Facebook profile. With a background in Mass Communication and History, Rawaa got wrapped up in the fiery arms of art and fell in love when she saw Vermeer’s ‘Gir…
It is said that people in the UAE spend 80% of their time indoors. It is also a well-known fact that obesity and vitamin D deficiency are two of the most common health problems here. Do you see where I’m going with this? I want to talk about the importance of outdoor activities and spaces. …
This feature by Karim Rashid for CNN STYLE is shared as part of a partnership between B-Change and CNN. After 100,000 years of analog living we have crossed the Rubicon to a new era. The digital age is upon us and it’s changing everything. On a broad scale, digital technologies dictate how we …
Our search for a structure that still has vernacular design features took us to Al Jeer in Ras Al Khaimah. Al Jeer is a settlement situated on the coast at the Northern most tip of UAE, just a few meters from the border of Oman. Al Jeer Port, a major sea port just off the …
All for the love of art, Chris Burden, an American performance, sculpture and installation artist risked his life by asking a friend to shoot him with a .22 rifle from a distance of 15-16 feet. What was supposed to just graze the side of his arm, ended up going through his arm instead. Why would …
