The region's most prestigious institution opens two new exhibitions - one featuring the work of UAE-based artists and another charting the history of the Louvre in Paris

All the Letters in All the Stars is Timo Nasseri’s first solo show in the Middle East. In it he fuses philosophy, quantum mechanics, calligraphic precision and a romantic conclusion to an ancient story.

Usually known for his polished stainless steel sculptures, Nadim Karam's latest series is made from tangled rusty wires that represented the idea of pure thought.

Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian is a doyenne of Iranian art and is best known for her stunning geometric, mirror mosaic works. A museum dedicated to her personal collection is opening in Tehran next week 

Ahmed Mater is well known for his documentation of the rapid urbanisation of Mecca. His work is now on show at the Brooklyn Museum in New York and is well worth checking out - if you are in town.

The Emirates Photography Competition has awarded photographers all over the world for their creations. Don't miss the chance to see the best entries from the past decade in this exhibition. 

This exhibition explores memory and reality through a series of paintings that rely on light, shadow and texture to create a multi-layered narrative.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi has international crowds singing its praises, but it is also raising a new generation of curators. 

The regional art world has been waiting for this moment for the past decade and now, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally ready. Here is a first look inside. 

Intersection by Wissam Shawkat is an opportunity to get your hands on some limited edition fine-art screen prints of Shawkat's cool 'calligraforms'.

Pierre Dunoyer's entire practice is dedicated to abstraction and the experience between the viewer and the artwork. 

Mohamed Abla has explored paper marbling and folktales from across centuries in his latest exhibition, The Silk Road. Playful and enchanting, the pieces also emit a sense of time passing.

Several pieces from forthcoming Sotheby's sales have been unveiled in Dubai - including a very large, pink diamond and many fabulous artworks

A charity auction held by Christie's and the Dubai Noor Foundation will raise sight for visually impaired children.

Theatre of the Absurd is a group exhibition featuring artists that use architectural language in their practice and explore the relationship between the body and space

The Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award is being brought to the MENA region for the first time. The recipients, Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani have greatly boosted contemporary art across South East Asia

Apollo Magazine's list of 40 influential people under 40 in the art world includes several people working to raise the profile of artists from the Middle East and North Africa 

After years of waiting, the Louvre Abu Dhabi announced that it will open on November 11, 2017.