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Christie’s announces its bi-annual Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art sales this autumn, with a live auction on 31 October at Christie’s London headquarters and online from 21 October to 4 November. Building on last year’s success, Christie’s presents a…
How has Abu Dhabi’s unique position as a cultural crossroads influenced the direction and vision of Iyad Qanazea Gallery since its inception? Abu Dhabi’s position as a cultural crossroads has significantly shaped the vision of Iyad Qanazea Gallery. The city’s…
Sharjah Art Foundation presents A Shadow of a Shadow, a comprehensive survey of 17 performances by renowned artist William Kentridge, marking his first major solo exhibition in the Middle East. Spanning from the late 1980s to the present, this exhibition…
Efie Gallery presents Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté with a solo exhibition titled Sambadio from October 10, 2024 until January 6, 2025. The exhibition showcases a monumental 9-meter work inspired by “Sambadio,” the final track of Malian musician Ali Farka Touré’s…
Qatar Museums announced the debut of the Qatar Pavilion at the 15th edition of the Gwangju Biennale, marking the first Arab country to have a dedicated pavilion at the South Korean event. Curated by the National Museum of Qatar, the…
This fall, the spotlight is on the women artists of the MENA region, as Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr hosts a highly anticipated auction. The “Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art” sale is scheduled for 26 September 2024…
The ‘Women In War – Palestine’ exhibition, opening on September 24, 2024, at CAP Gallery in Kuwait, is a significant event for art and philanthropy in the MENA region. Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Ali AlYahya, Minister…
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Lawrie Shabibi presents the first solo exhibition in the UAE by Saudi Arabian artist Alia Ahmad, titled ‘Aspects,’ featuring a new collection of paintings and watercolours. In ‘Aspects,’ Ahmad delves into her visual language, inspired by the rapidly transforming landscape…
Saleh Barakat Gallery in Beirut hosts Tagreed Darghouth’s latest solo exhibition, ‘He Who Gazes at the Sea; The Man and the Land,’ opening on Thursday, September 12, until October 19, 2024. Darghouth is known for her compelling exploration of political…
Auronda Scalera and Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti are a dynamic curatorial duo at the forefront of art and new technologies. Together, they have redefined the intersection of contemporary art and digital innovation, curating projects like Art Dubai Digital 2024 and the…