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Bassam Freiha Art Foundation to open in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District

The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation (BFAF), founded by philanthropist and art collector H.E. Bassam Freiha, debuts on March 4, 2024, as the inaugural private art foundation in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. As the sole private institution in the district,…

‘I Care’ Campaign by The Royal Commission For Alula

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has initiated an inclusive heritage conservation campaign, titled I Care, aimed at enhancing public understanding, awareness, and commitment to safeguarding and uplifting AlUla’s ancient history. Launched on February 1, the campaign emphasises RCU’s ongoing…

The Custodian: Art Philanthropy in Action: The Foundation’s Impact on Communities by Nada Ghandour

This article appeared in The Custodian Issue #66 and was dedicated to the Dalloul Art Foundation and its custodian Basel Dalloul in which we covered the foundation’s mission, influence and importance in championing and safeguarding Arab art for generations to…

Artistic Unity: Art in the UAE: Interview with Art Dubai’s Benedetta Ghione

This article appeared in The Artistic Unity Issue #67 that was dedicated to the art scene in the UAE in which we unravel the threads of unity by exploring the perspectives of various stakeholders within the UAE’s art community. Through…

‘Casablanca Art School: Platforms and Patterns for a Postcolonial Avant-Garde 1962–1987’ at Al Hamriyah Studios and Old Al Diwan Al Amiri, Al Hamriyah, Sharjah

The groundbreaking exhibition ‘Casablanca Art School: Platforms and Patterns for a Postcolonial Avant-Garde 1962–1987’ has made its way to Sharjah after a showing at Tate St Ives in collaboration with the Sharjah Art Foundation. Running until June 16, 2024 at…

‘Life Beyond the Self’ by Christine Safatly at the Mayflower Hotel in Hamra

Art Design Lebanon introduces ‘Life Beyond the Self,’ the inaugural solo showcase of Beirut-based artist Christine Safatly, hosted at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. The exhibition features 31 paintings, drawings, and two new sculptural pieces, delving into…

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