In Arabic, the work that gives its name to the title of Afra Al Dhaheri’s first institutional show—Restless Circle, open until December 14 at Sharjah Art Foundation—is a poetic concept. Dā’ira hā’ira is a rhyming expression: “dā’ira” means circle, while “hā’ira” suggests uncertainty or, metaphorically, spinning in circles.

Emily Karaka's political landscapes stand out in 'Ka Awatea, A New Dawn' at Sharjah Art Foundation.

The New Zealand artist of Maori descent advocates for social justice and equity through her expressionist canvases.

After a three-year hiatus, Sharjah Biennial will return next March. It is a landmark moment also for the event, as SB15 will realise the dreams of its curator, who died in 2019. Here, Anna Seaman gives a short preview ahead of the 2023 event.

Tarek Atoui is a visual artist and musician interested in the corporal experience of sound and listening. He has collaborated with Sharjah Art Foundation for more than a decade, culminating in Cycles in 11, his first institutional exhibition.

Art In The Age of Anxiety: a timely, tightly curated exhibition of contemporary art, so relevant for our current era and enlightening in its presentation

Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi is a true game changer. Thanks to her work at the Sharjah Art Foundation, she has led the way to great regional impact that has created ripples around the world. She is passionate, hard working and visionary - a real asset to the art and cultural landscape in the UAE and beyond.

Calling all artists, researchers, curators and filmmakers… Sharjah Art Foundation has launched two grants for filmmakers and artistic writers to receive support during the coming season. More details here.

“Education in arts has a much wider reach than to those who are talented in art or who want a career in the field. Arts education is a way to nurture critical thinking.” Sheikha Noora Al Mualla speaks about the importance of arts education in my latest feature.

Learn the essentials of jazz improvisation with Tarek Yamani during a three-day workshop followed by a performance at Sharjah Art Foundation.

The event came to a close in June 2019, here is a look back over the Sharjah Biennial’s 14th edition, which had three curators for the first time and achieved a wonderful symbiosis of place and content.

Sharjah Art Foundation today announces their autumn programming. Here is a round up of the highlights.

Surface Tension is an expertly curated group show that takes a selection of emerging artists working across new media to explore notions of the present moment and offering a dip into ongoing, worldwide conversations.

The Sharjah Art Foundation announced today that Omar Kholeif has been named director of collections and senior curator. He will be charged with overseeing the foundation’s acquisition strategy, developing exhibitions and other programming, and securing international partnerships.

The annual open call photography exhibition in Sharjah is open to international residents for the first time this year. Applications are being accepted until June 1, 2019

Two art venues and three UAE venues in total are on this year’s list for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Contemporary dance performances inside Rain Room Sharjah will take place next week.

All Emiratis with archival photos and documents are being asked by Sharjah Art Foundation to submit them for an art project taking place in Umm Al Qawain for the Sharjah Biennial 14 taking place in March.

Sharjah Art Foundation’s new film festival will take place in January and is just one of the cultural highlights for 2019.