Dubai’s galleries are in full swing this week, offering a range of exhibitions that span continents, materials, and memories. Whether you’re drawn to densely layered tapestries, haunting reflections on war, or immersive installations rooted in heritage, there’s something happening right…
No grand statements, no sweeping conclusions — just ten artists, ten solo presentations, and a world spinning fast beneath their feet. That was the energy of Bawwaba this year. Curated by Mirjam Varadinis, this “gateway” to the Global South brought…
At this year’s edition of Art Dubai, A.R.M. Holding continues to push the boundaries of what art can do in public life — from nurturing young creatives to reimagining how we live, learn, and gather. As the fair’s main partner…
Art Dubai 2025: A World of Contexts and Crossroads With over 120 exhibitors from more than 65 cities, Art Dubai 2025 continues to assert its role as a platform for discovery, dialogue, and exchange. This edition welcomes over 30 first-time…
Modern art from the Global South was never just about style — it was a way of carving space in a changing world. This year’s Art Dubai Modern draws powerful lines between West Asia, North Africa, and Latin America, tracing…
We used to marvel at technology. Now we’re starting to question it. At Art Dubai Digital 2025, the machines still shimmer — but the wonder feels different this year. Curated by Gonzalo Herrero Delicado, After the Technological Sublime holds a…
At Beirut’s Stone Garden Building, Randa Ali Ahmad’s The Gravity of Roots (How to get by without getting out) doesn’t just unfold — it unsettles. This isn’t a show about nostalgia; it’s about the quiet friction of belonging, and the…
As part of Art Week Riyadh’s “JAX Open Studios” programme, we sat down in conversation with artist AlJohara Saud Al Saud to explore the layers—both literal and symbolic—of her latest work. What began with raw wool taken directly from the…
For Shumon Basar, the art world isn’t just a place — it’s a practice. “I always like to turn nouns into verbs. ‘Art world’ isn’t a static concept. It’s something you do.” That spirit animates How to Art World, the…
Art Week Riyadh offered a refreshing perspective on contemporary art, foregrounding themes of identity, memory, and a profound connection to the land. The event aimed to provide a platform for works that speak to the complexities of the region, moving…