A directory of art galleries
The Sursock Museum hosts Divas: From Oum Kalthoum to Dalida, a multimedia exhibition that has captivated audiences in Paris, Amsterdam, and Amman. Celebrating the lives and legacies of the Arab world’s most iconic singers, actresses, and dancers, the show explores…
We Design Beirut kicked off this week, opening five once-abandoned landmarks to the public and transforming them into spaces for art rooted in themes of legacy, revival, and continuity. Bringing together artists and designers across generations and disciplines, the fair…
As part of the Khoos initiative, Baseqat: The Palm Tree is an exhibition that explores the palm tree as both material and metaphor; a living symbol of resilience, memory, and craft firmly grounded in the region’s cultural landscape. On view…
The 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will take place from 19 to 23 November 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, bringing together 140 galleries from 37 countries. This year,…
The Saudi Museums Commission has inaugurated the fourth Saudi edition of BIENALSUR at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in Diriyah’s JAX District, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s engagement with global contemporary art. Running from 15 October…
Mesh & Mayhem marks Tabari Art Space’s first exhibition dedicated to the digital sphere. Curated by Salem AlSuwaidi, Emirati artist Talal Al Najjar examines how digital simulation reshapes memory, landscape, and identity. His multimedia practice – spanning video, sculpture, and…
Silent Residues is the first solo exhibition by Ammar Al Attar, a leading voice in the UAE’s contemporary avant-garde scene, on view at Iris Projects’ MiZa space until 26 November 2025. Curated by Nasser Abdullah, the exhibition reflects Al Attar’s…
We Design Beirut is one week away from transforming into a living canvas. Five landmark locations, each carrying its own intimate history with Beirut, will open as spaces for reflection, re-imagination, and rediscovery of a city ridden with triumphs and…
The first solo exhibition in the UAE of independent artist-designer Banafsheh Hemmati is hosted from 9 to 31 October 2025 at Satellite Gallery, DIFC. Titled Body Geometry, the exhibition brings together wearable jewellery and sculpture in a unified yet shifting…
Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire, a landmark exhibition exploring the splendour and influence of the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517), one of the most powerful dynasties in Islamic history. Bringing together more than 270 masterpieces from 34 leading…