FAIRS

Relax, and sit back in your armchair as we travel the world for you, sharing the latest and greatest highlights of art fairs around the globe

Photo by Sahil Abdul Latheef courtesy of waiwai

National Pavilion UAE at the Biennale Architettura 2021

This year’s theme of the Architecture Exhibition, How Will We Live Together? calls for pavilions to look at architecture’s ability to engage people and communities across increasing social, economic, political and digital divides. The National Pavilion UAE’s exhibition has responded…

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Gaetano Pesce, Pratt Chair, 2020. Resin, 94 x 48.3 x 50.8 cm.

DESIGN MIAMI | Top 10 Contemporary Designs

The global forum for design is back bringing together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. In its latest, virtual incarnation, Design Miami continues to broaden awareness…

Bahman Tavoosi, The Names of the Flowers, 2019. Digital video, Color, sound; 79 minutes. Courtesy of Artist.

SHARJAH ART FOUNDATION | WINNERS OF SHARJAH FILM PLATFORM AWARDS

Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) announced winners of awards for exemplary narrative, documentary and experimental films at the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform 3 (SFP3), held from 14 to 21 November 2020. Here are the awards…

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Afra Al Dhaheri, Tasreeha, 2020. Photo credits to Ruzai Han

ABU DHABI ART | BEYOND: EMERGING ARTISTS

Beyond: Emerging Artists programme is curated by Maya El-Khalil, who has selected artists Hind Mezaina, Afra Al Dhaheri and Afra Al Suwaidi to produce works exploring the theme of memory. For this year’s primarily digital event, the artworks can be…

Abusharia Ahmed, Sudan 06-19 #9, 2019, Ink on paper, 58 x 70 cm.

ABU DHABI ART FAIR 2020

Abu Dhabi Art Fair is an interactive digital edition of Abu Dhabi Art bringing together galleries and artists from across the world in a number of curated gallery exhibitions and sectors. For the first time ever, six guest curators has…

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Dining chair with car seat beads and emoji pillow

DUBAI DESIGN WEEK | UAE DESIGNER EXHIBITION

With the aim to support the local design community currently undergoing the repercussions of the ongoing pandemic, a new showcase titled UAE Designer Exhibition spotlights innovative works of 20 locally based creatives, a capsule exhibit of solo work and inter-disciplinary…

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Fata Morgana, Abwab, Dubai Design Week 2020

DUBAI DESIGN WEEK 2020 | PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Dubai Design Week returns for its sixth edition from the 9th-14th of November 2020. This edition sheds light on the regional design scene under the theme of redefining and reimagining the way we will live in the near and distant…

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Lubaina Himid, Five Conversations, 2019. Acrylic on found wooden doors.

FRIEZE LONDON 2020

Frieze London celebrates the best of contemporary art around the world, from the emerging to the iconic. The show will be on view until Friday 16 October We’re taking you on a guided tour over Frieze Sculpture where you’ll discover…

Ebrahim Noroozi, from The Narrative of a Dream series, 2018. Digital print on professional photo paper, 80 x 120 cm. Edition of 5. Courtesy of Silk Road gallery and the artist.

TEER ART FAIR 2020

Twice a year, Teer Art creates a space connecting local galleries, art collectors, curators, artists, industry professionals and visitors of all stripes. This year the fair aims to create an appealing atmosphere for some of Iran’s most active art galleries…

Fahamu Pecou, BlackBoy, 2020. Acrylic on canvas, 167.6 × 137.2 cm

INTERSECT ASPEN 2020

Intersect Aspen (formerly Art Aspen) is an annual art and cultural event in the heart of one of the nation’s most prestigious collector communities. In 2020 it is an online-only event, replacing Art Aspen, which has been running since 2010.…

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