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Intriguing conversations with fascinating guests from the global art scene: that’s the compelling combination offered by our In Conversation With series

Sebastian Betancur-Montoya Lead Curator of Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025

Sebastián Betancur-Montoya’s journey to becoming Lead Curator of Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 didn’t happen overnight—it was the result of years of research, chance encounters, and a deep fascination with public art. His interest in Saudi Arabia began during his master’s at…

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…

Exhibition view: Farah Al Qasimi, Toy World, 2024, courtesy Galerie Krinzinger and the artist, Photo: Carmen Alber

Farah Al Qasimi about ‘Toy World’ at Galerie Krinzinger

Farah Al Qasimi’s first solo exhibition at Galerie Krinzinger, Toy World, delves into the intricate interplay of authenticity and artifice, themes that resonate deeply in our so-called “post-truth” era. Her work interrogates the nature of imagery in modern discourse, particularly…

Dr. Fahdah Althonayan about the Masaha Residency Program at Misk Art Week

Masaha Residency, an in-house program based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is dedicated to fostering the local art sector through studio-based residencies that encourage dialogue, research, and experimentation. Focused on themes relevant to the community, the residency provides a platform for…

Shiraz

‘Way of the Forest’ by Colomboscope at 421 Arts Campus

Marking its ninth anniversary, 421 Arts Campus has firmly established itself as an independent platform dedicated to nurturing emerging artists and creative practitioners in the UAE and the wider region. Since its founding in 2015, 421 has become a hub…

Essence 3, 2021 Acrylic on Paper 25 x 35 cm (TH397)

Thaier Helal about ‘Navigating Through Nothing’ at Ayyam Gallery

Ayyam Gallery presents Navigating Through Nothing, a solo exhibition showcasing Thaier Helal’s latest work. Inspired by Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus, the exhibition explores absurdism, emphasising the struggle for meaning in an indifferent universe. Helal’s artistic evolution reflected this…

Youmna Ziadé Karam Committee Member of the Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture, Taline Boladian & Juliana Khalaf  Co-Directors of BEMA & Clémence Cottard Hachem Curator of the ‘Portals & Pathways’ exhibition

The Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion for Culture embodies cultural strength amid Lebanon’s ongoing trials. Adjacent to the National Museum of Beirut, it welcomes continuity and hope amidst the destruction, serving as a communal space where art, heritage, and thought converge. Its…

Tashkeel’s Tanween Programme Designers at Dubai Design Week 2024

Tashkeel, an advocate for creativity and innovation in Dubai, marks its significant participation in Dubai Design Week (DDW) with its most expansive stand to date at the Downtown Design Editions exhibition. This showcase underscores Tashkeel’s commitment to nurturing local design…

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