Calligraphy pop up show introduces new forms

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

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 30, 2017Wissam Shawkat, Intersect, DIFC, Dubai, Mestaria

A Night At The Museum

During a one-night only exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, audiences were asked to reconsider the relationship between ancient Pharaonic artifacts and contemporary Egyptian art

A celebration of language and colour

A group show at Abu Dhabi's newest gallery features artists who explore language and colour.

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 22, 2017eL Seed, Wissam Shawkat, Richard Orlinski, Novus Art Gallery

Vers Le Tableau: Pierre Dunoyer

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

Reviews, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 20, 2017Jean-Paul Najar Foundation, Pierre Dunoyer, abstraction

Art Jameel announces major commission for new art centre

Artists are being asked to respond to the open call with submissions for a sculpture that considers the use of light in an urban environment.

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 17, 2017Art Jameel, Serie Architects

Alserkal Avenue openings for November

November is one of the busiest for art and design across the UAE. Here's what's happening in Alserkal Avenue next month

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 16, 2017Alserkal Avenue, Nadi Al Quoz

The art of the portrait with Caleb Arias

Caleb Arias is a super cool and talented portrait photographer. He took my new shots, so I thought I would share with readers a few of his images.

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanOctober 14, 2017Caleb Arias, Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai, Alserkal Avenue

Mohamed Abla: The Silk Road

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.

Most Popular, ReviewsAnna SeamanOctober 12, 2017Mohamed Abla, The Silk Road, Tabari Artspace

Of lightness and weight: Sand

Sand is the title of the current exhibition at Grey Noise, where at points a viewer can feel as if they are floating on air and at other times, weighed down by gravity.

What's on at Dubai Design Week: a guide

Dubai Design Week is set to host a jam-packed schedule of events, talks and workshops over a week in November. Here is my guide to navigate the highlights.

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanOctober 9, 2017Dubai Design Week, Abwab, Global Grad Show, Khalid Shafar

Dubai launches first architecture biennial

Dubai's first architectural biennial is in its planning stages. The launch pad event - Arch. Season '17 - will begin in November and collate ideas and discussions for next year's event

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 9, 2017Alserkal Avenue, SVENM, Sonia Brewin, Architecture Biennial

Highlights from Sotheby's Dubai auction are unveiled

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

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 8, 2017Sotheby's, Ali Banisadr, Kader Attia

Behind the Portrait

The stories behind this collection of wonderful portraits are as compelling as the images themselves.

VR exhibition planning launched during Freize Week

A new exhibition planning platform that uses three dimensional and virtual reality technology was launched during Frieze week in London

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 4, 2017Ikonospace, Walter Paice, Joris Demnard, Frieze

Art4Sight auction to raise funds for visually impaired

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

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 2, 2017eL Seed, Manal Al Dowayan, Latifa Bint Maktoum, Art4Sight, Christie's

Venice Biennale and the Arab World

A two-day conference in Venice will discuss the relationship between the Italian city and artists from the Arab world.

Theatre of the Absurd

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

Sheikha Hoor is the new IBA president

Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi is the new director of the International Biennial Association, meaning its HQ will move to Sharjah