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…
This article appeared in Being Serwan Baran Issue #69 dedicated to tackling the journey of Serwan Baran, an Iraqi artist who transforms the brutal realities of war and human suffering into visual narratives. Born in Baghdad in 1968 and shaped…
This article appeared in Being Samia Halaby Issue #68 dedicated to spotlighting the journey of Samia Halaby, a Palestinian-American artist whose resilience shines through despite challenges like the cancellation of a significant exhibition at Indiana University. Halaby’s remarkable year, marked…
Kutubna Cultural Centre, Dubai’s newest independent bookstore and cultural hub, announces the opening of a new art exhibition titled ‘One Hundred Years of Painting: Arab Art from 1916 to 2017.’ The exhibition will launch with an official reception on Saturday,…
‘Sprouting Stories’ by Modelab launched on Thursday, August 8, was accompanied by a talk featuring Claudia Arozqueta and Rodrigo Azaola at Takeover Beirut. During their month-long residency at Takeover, Modelab transformed the gallery into a mixed-media genealogical garden. This installation,…
Nil Gallery presents ‘Echoes of Identity: Poetic Heritage from North Africa,’ a group exhibition featuring the works of Nabil El Makhloufi, Sara Benabdallah, and Slimen Elkamel. This exhibition delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and social narratives, showcasing the…
Qatar Museums, in collaboration with the Ara Güler Museum in Turkey, presents ‘In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy’ from August 9 to November 9, 2024, at the Museum of Islamic Art. This exhibition celebrates the work…
Taysir Batniji’s site-specific performative installation Hannoun at the Jameel Art Centre reconstructs a room mirroring the exact dimensions of his now-inaccessible studio in Gaza. The studio, completed in 2001, was a creative space for Batniji until border closures in 2006…
This article appeared in Being Samia Halaby Issue #68 dedicated to spotlighting the journey of Samia Halaby, a Palestinian-American artist whose resilience shines through despite challenges like the cancellation of a significant exhibition at Indiana University. Halaby’s remarkable year, marked…
Sotheby’s New Bond Street is showcasing ‘Hafla,’ a celebration of Middle Eastern culture. Spanning nearly a month from the 12th until the 30th of August 2024, each of Sotheby’s London galleries will host unique aspects of Middle Eastern art and…