For its 27th edition, Paris Photo returned to the Grand Palais, celebrating photography’s vibrancy and global diversity. This edition brought together 240 exhibitors from 34 countries, including 147 galleries, 24 of which were new to the fair. The Principal section…
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The Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture embodies cultural strength amid Lebanon’s ongoing trials. Adjacent to the National Museum of Beirut, it welcomes continuity and hope amidst the destruction, serving as a communal space where art, heritage, and thought converge. Its…
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Tashkeel, an advocate for creativity and innovation in Dubai, marks its significant participation in Dubai Design Week (DDW) with its most expansive stand to date at the Downtown Design Editions exhibition. This showcase underscores Tashkeel’s commitment to nurturing local design…
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Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances, a major exhibition running from October 16, 2024, to February 9, 2025, showcasing over 100 artworks by prominent Post-Impressionist artists. Presented in collaboration with Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, the exhibition highlights…
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The 10th edition of Dubai Design Week, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), celebrates a decade of innovation and…
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This November, Qatar Museums inaugurated MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today (1 November 2024–31 January 2025), a landmark exhibition that traces Pakistan’s artistic and architectural evolution from the 1940s to the present. Showcasing over 200 works across…
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Qatar Museums presents Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme, an exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of the French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904). Running from November 3, 2024, to February 22, 2025, at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern…
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Qatar Museums unveiled Ellsworth Kelly at 100, a landmark exhibition celebrating the seven-decade career of Ellsworth Kelly. Organised by Glenstone Museum in Maryland, U.S.A., and hosted by M7, the exhibition commemorates Kelly’s 100th birthday and is the first major survey…
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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…
Samia Osseiran Jumblatt Passes Away
Samia Osseiran Jumblatt, a renowned Lebanese artist and cultural advocate, has passed away, leaving behind an enduring legacy. Born in Sidon, Lebanon, she was celebrated for her vivid and poetic abstract paintings, often inspired by nature, memory, and spirituality…
Wael Shawky Appointed Artistic Director of Fire Station: Artist in Residence
Qatar Museums (QM) has announced Wael Shawky as the first Artistic Director of its creative hub, Fire Station: Artist in Residence. The celebrated Egyptian-born artist will lead the prestigious residency program, which has nurtured nearly 100 emerging artists from Qatar and the region. Based in Alexandria and Philadelphia, Shawky is renowned for his innovative storytelling through film, performance, and video…
Farah Al Qasimi Wins 2025 Bernd and Hilla Becher Förderpreis
Farah Al Qasimi, has been awarded the 2025 Bernd and Hilla Becher Förderpreis, valued at €5,000. Known for her work in photography, video, and performance, Al Qasimi explores postcolonial structures of power, gender, and taste in the Gulf States. A Yale University graduate with an MFA from Yale School of Art, she divides her time between Dubai and New York…
Quoz Arts Fest announces lineup
Quoz Arts Fest returns for its 12th edition on 25–26 January 2025, transforming Alserkal Avenue and the Quoz Creative Zone into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and culture. Featuring live performances by Omar Offendum, Emel Mathlouthi, Ÿuma, and more, the festival also showcases public art installations, exhibitions, and workshops…
Boghossian Foundation Prize 2023 announces winners
The Boghossian Prize for Lebanon was awarded in Beirut to Hussein Nassereddine, Petram Chalach, and Monya Riachi for the Visual Arts Prize; Josef Khallouf for the ‘Cinema Coup de Cœur’ Prize, in partnership with the Lebanon Cinema Foundation; and Basma Khatib and Jana Salika for the Literature Prize, in collaboration with the Assabil municipal libraries…
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 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…
In this special edition of Selections, “The Custodian”, we take great pleasure in paying tribute to our dear friend, Dr. Basel Dalloul, founder and chairman of the Beirut-based visual arts institution, the Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF). Basel’s unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the rich tapestry of works by artists from across the Middle East and North Africa makes him a remarkable custodian not only of art but of culture, history, and heritage…
