Abdullah Al Saadi: A UAE National Treasure

Tucked away in the mountain valleys near a village called Madha on the Omani border with the UAE, Abdullah Al Saadi’s studio is a veritable treasure trove of discovery for the art enthusiast. Al Saadi, born 1967, is one of the most prolific Emirati artists and his studio, which he built himself next to his family home, houses the results of his life-long dedication to his art.

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Myriam Ben Salah Appointed as Curator for Next Year’s Abraaj Prize

The curator for next year’s edition of the Abraaj Group Art Prize is Myriam Ben Salah. Born in Tunisia and based in Paris, Ben Salah has been coordinating special projects and public programs at Palais de Tokyo since 2009 with a special focus on performance art, video and publishing initiatives. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the international edition of Kaleidoscope Magazine.

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