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Hala Moubarak Portriat

CURATED BY HALA MOUBARAK: MADE IN LEBANON

Beirut is a mysterious city. You can roam the streets and find architectural jewels, abandoned houses with secrets to tell about war, peace, tolerance and love. Beirut is steeped in stories, things you see on every street corner, while drinking…

Spread from Abandoned Dwellings: A History of Beirut by Gregory Buchakjian

RECLAIMING BEIRUT

By Corinne Martin Gregory Buchakjian’s book Abandoned Dwellings: A History of Beirut gives a new perspective towards the city and extends an appeal to reclaim it Beirut has had its fair share of war, stunted growth, social and economic catastrophes…

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‘Elsewhere’ by Al Markhiya Gallery at Doha Fire Station

The Al Markhiya Gallery at Doha Fire Station presents “Elsewhere,” a group exhibition featuring works by a collective of contemporary Syrian artists who have embarked on an artistic journey after becoming immigrants in foreign lands. The exhibition invites viewers to…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Where Art and Culture Flourish

Abu Dhabi Art transcends the traditional art fair concept by placing significant emphasis on a dynamic public engagement programme. This programme unfolds throughout the year, featuring art installations, exhibitions, talks, and events held in diverse locations. The pinnacle of this…

Abu Dhabi Art 2023: Interview with Dyala Nusseibeh

As Abu Dhabi Art 2023 is poised to be the largest yet, featuring 91 galleries from over 31 countries, could you discuss how this substantial expansion influences the fair’s global art scene significance and its implications for the regional art…

Being Dia al-Azzawi: Chapter 3: The Literary Artist

The transition into the 1990s saw Dia al-Azzawi embark on a remarkable journey that bridged the gap between visual and literary art forms. This transformative period witnessed Azzawi’s immersion into the daftar, a unique artist’s book that amalgamated visual art…

Tabari Art Space presents Maitha Abdalla at Asia Now Paris

Emirati visual artist Maitha Abdalla is showcasing a new body of work at the Asia Now art fair in Paris from October 20 to 22, 2023. Abdalla is an interdisciplinary artist known for her exploration of cultural narratives, often delving…

december 2023

27may(may 27)09:0014jan(jan 14)09:00THE CASABLANCA ART SCHOOL

06jul(jul 6)18:0008dec(dec 8)21:00Untitled Abstractions

24aug(aug 24)09:0007jan(jan 7)09:00Arabesque