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Saudi Arabia marks its debut at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition with Maghras, A Farm for Experimentation, open from 13 May to 9 November 2025. Presented under the theme of Inequalities, this year’s Triennale explores how disparities shape contemporary…
This article appeared in ‘Reflected Selves: Exploring Portrait Photography.’ This issue explores the intimate exchange between photographers and their subjects, revealing how identity, emotion, and connection shape each portrait. Featuring artists devoted to capturing authenticity and presence, this issue highlights photography…
Qatar Museums has launched the 2025 edition of Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, the country’s biennial photography event, to be part of the 2025 edition of Qatar Creates. The festival features eight exhibitions on view until 20 June 2025 across five…
As part of Qatar Creates, Mathaf is hosting ‘Qatar: Close to My Soul,’ a comprehensive look at the development of modern and contemporary art in Qatar, situating it within the country’s broader political, social, and cultural context. The show opened…
As part of the Qatar-Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture and this year’s edition of Qatar Creates, Qatar Museums, in collaboration with the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), has opened Latino Americano | Modern and Contemporary…
Fragments of Folklore, currently on view in Riyadh’s JAX District, is entering its final week. The exhibition closes on May 12, 2025, offering visitors a last chance to see works that explore cultural identity through contemporary interpretations of folkloric tradition.…
Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, a major exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi that traces the visual legacy of power across the African continent from the 11th to the 21st century. The exhibition concludes its display…
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Emergent Designer Prize, Van Cleef & Arpels, in collaboration with Tashkeel, is presenting an exhibition showcasing the winning works from the past ten editions. Held at Tashkeel Studio and Gallery in Alserkal…
Dubai’s galleries continue to present a dynamic mix of works that span diverse themes and mediums. Here’s what’s worth seeing this week. Hassan Sharif at Gallery Isabelle: “The Storyteller” Titled after Walter Benjamin’s 1936 essay, The Storyteller revisits Hassan Sharif’s…
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…