A first look inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi

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.

Highlights of Abu Dhabi Art 2017

Abu Dhabi Art 2017 coincides with the opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Galleries, curators and programmers are pulling out all the stops for what should be a great fair.

Poems, sculptures and embroidery in new Dubai exhibition

A new exhibition in Tashkeel's house in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood exhibits poetry, sculpture and embroidery works by Jill Magi

NewsAnna SeamanOctober 30, 2017Jill Magi, Tashkeel, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

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