EXHIBITIONS

Christine Kettaneh, Who killed Beirute 1, 2020-2024

‘Currency of Decay’ by Christine Kettaneh at Galerie Janine Rubeiz

Lebanese artist Christine Kettaneh presents Currency of Decay, a solo exhibition at Galerie Janine Rubeiz, reflecting on the fragile state of life’s essentials—bread, currency, and home—within the context of ongoing crises. Born from a reality shaped by economic collapse, corruption,…

Mohamed Monaiseer at Tabari Art Space

‘Limen: Thresholds’ by Mohamed Monaiseer curated by Hannah Elsisi at Tabari Artspace

Tabari Artspace presents Limen: Thresholds, a solo exhibition by Egyptian multidisciplinary artist Mohamed Monaiseer, curated by historian and curator Hannah Elsisi. The exhibition delves into the concept of liminality, drawing from ritual anthropology and the Islamic notion of barzakh—a metaphysical…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 ‘And All That Is In Between’

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, titled And All That Is In Between, takes place in Jeddah at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport. Building upon the inaugural 2023 edition, Awwal Bait, which focused on…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlBidaya

The AlBidaya section of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 presents an exploration of origins, spiritual transformation, and the sacred intersections of faith and artistic expression. Rooted in the Arabic word for “beginning,” AlBidaya unfolds in a meticulously curated space where…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlMuqtani

The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah stands as a celebration of Islamic artistic heritage, bringing together masterpieces from across the Muslim world. Among its most anticipated sections is AlMuqtani, an exhibition that pays homage to two renowned art collectors:…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlMidhallah

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah presents AlMidhallah (The Canopy) as one of its sections, transforming the outdoor spaces of the Biennale into an immersive exploration of the Islamic garden. Curated by Muhannad Shono and…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: Al Madar

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah introduces Al Madar as one of its key sections, redefining how Islamic art is experienced in the contemporary era.  Al Madar challenges the conventional biennale framework, shifting the focus…

Jubilee (2021), Royal Commission for AlUla contemporary art collection, © James Turrell. Photography_ Flying Studio, Los Angeles(2)

AlUla Arts Festival: Wadi AlFann presents James Turrell

James Turrell in AlUla offers a glimpse into his legacy as a leading figure in the Light and Space movement. Known for his use of light as a medium to shape sensory experiences, Turrell’s exhibition serves as a prelude to…

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