The Bulletin bringing you the latest highlights in the art world January 2025 Winner of the AlMusalla Prize 2025: EAST Architecture Studio The AlMusalla Prize is an international competition to design a Musalla, a space for prayer and contemplation, located…
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This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…
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This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…
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This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…
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This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…
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The Boghossian Foundation has announced the 2024 laureates of its International Prize for Visual Arts, Design and Crafts, and Jewellery. The awards, presented at Villa Empain in Brussels, celebrate artists whose work fosters mutual understanding between Eastern and Western cultures.…
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The Book by Ahwa, a publication showcasing the art scene of the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region, launched on the 22nd of December in Amman, Jordan hosted by Manara Arts & Culture. Featuring the works of over…
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Masaha Residency, an in-house program based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is dedicated to fostering the local art sector through studio-based residencies that encourage dialogue, research, and experimentation. Focused on themes relevant to the community, the residency provides a platform for…
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In this special monograph, we invite you into the extraordinary world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono. Over the past year, we have had the privilege of discovering his captivating work and engaging deeply with the artist himself. This issue unpacks his creative journey, offering insights into his artistic process, his Saudi roots, and the global impact of his work…
Open Call for Dancers for Telescope Beirut 2025
Dancers and choreographers are invited to apply for Telescope Beirut, a week-long creative lab held from April 4 to 10, 2025, in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the SHIFT project, funded by the European Commission…
Art Jameel’s Hayy Matsuri 2025 Celebrates 70 Years of Saudi-Japanese Friendship
Hayy Matsuri returns to Hayy Jameel in Jeddah from January 9 to 11, 2025, under the theme ‘Saudi Celebrates Japan,’ marking 70 years of Saudi-Japanese diplomatic relations. Organised by Art Jameel in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and the Consulate-General of Japan, the festival is free and open to all…
Dubai Design District (d3) inaugurates ‘Daoun’ exhibition
Dubai Design District (d3), presents “Daoun,” an installation for Dubai Lights during the 30th Dubai Shopping Festival. Located between Buildings 4 and 6, this interactive display features three inflatable towers, 4.5 to 7 meters tall, illuminated nightly with dynamic LED patterns…
Gaza Biennale Artist Raises Funds for Art Supplies to Support Palestinian Children
Ahmed Muhanna, an artist in the Gaza Biennale, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise €50,000 ($52,000) for art supplies to support Palestinian children through art therapy…
Drawing on centuries of tradition and know-how, artists from the Middle-East have created works that reflect their rich culture and transcend regional boundaries. This new, extensive collection of artworks by established and emerging talents from the region provides a breathtaking visual map of the Middle Eastern art world, with unique works from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, UAE and Sudan. As it travels around the globe, the show shines the spotlight on the great artistic contributions of the region, while transmitting the exceptional character of each country represented. Established, mid career and emerging artists from the Arab world and Middle East are welcome to participate in Selections Cultural Narrative exhibitions, please read the Terms & Conditions and don’t hesitate to apply. Please check our Terms & Conditions before applying.
In this special monograph, we invite you into the extraordinary world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono. Over the past year, we have had the privilege of discovering his captivating work and engaging deeply with the artist himself. This issue unpacks his creative journey, offering insights into his artistic process, his Saudi roots, and the global impact of his work…
In the tumultuous realm of contemporary art, Iraqi artist Serwan Baran stands as a formidable figure, transforming the stark realities of war and human suffering into poignant visual narratives. Born in Baghdad in 1968, Baran’s experiences as a soldier and war artist have deeply influenced his work, giving it authenticity and emotional depth…
As we leaf through the pages of the past four decades of art in the United Arab Emirates, it becomes evident that the art scene has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the humble beginnings narrated by the first galleries such as Majlis Gallery, Tabari Artspace, Salwa Zeidan Gallery and Green Art Gallery, to the vibrant tapestry of creativity that now defines the region, the journey is a testament to the unity that has shaped the artistic landscape…
