Tariq Dajani's portraits of the Arabian horse and falcon are also the reflection of a personal journey of self-discovery. The exhibition is an opportunity to enjoy the majestic creatures and a slice of Middle Eastern heritage.

ReviewsAnna SeamanFebruary 14, 2018Tariq Dajani, Asil, Saqr, Showcase Gallery, Mestaria

Naqsh collective shortlisted for Jameel Prize 5

A Dubai-based designer and her sister have been shortlisted for the Jameel Prize 5. Naqsh Collective fuse minimal design with their Palestinian heritage by re-contextualising embroidery patterns.

News, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanFebruary 6, 2018Naqsh Collective, Nermeen and Nisreen Abudail, Jameel Prize 5

Tiles and Textiles at Tashkeel

Fay McCaul and Christine Müller are the most recent residents at Tashkeel. Their exhibition displays a fusion of designs, colours and patterns found within the UAE.

ReviewsAnna SeamanFebruary 6, 2018Christine Muller, Fay McCaul, Tashkeel

21,39 Jeddah's arts festival opens this week

This week, 21,39 opens in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is a multi-disciplinary arts festival taking place at venues all over the city.

NewsAnna SeamanFebruary 4, 2018Jeddah

Khaled Zaki's sculptural rebirth

Egyptian sculptor Khaled Zaki was inspired by the shrapnel and litter of the Egyptian revolution for this latest series that attempts a resurrection of days gone by.

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanFebruary 1, 2018Khaled Zaki, Egypt, Tabari Artspace, Resurrection

eL Seed's call for unity on the borders between the Koreas

Want to hear the full story behind eL Seed's installation on the border between North and South Korea in the DMZ? Listen to this podcast.

Most Popular, FeaturesAnna SeamanJanuary 29, 2018eL Seed, Alserkal Avenue, South Korea, North Korea

Hassan Sharif: Interexchange Symposium

A full day of talks, panels and discussions on the prolific life and career of Hassan Sharif will take place at Sharjah Art Foundation this week.

Plan for A Feminist Greater Baghdad

Art Jameel and Delfina Foundation are teaming up for simultaneous exhibitions in London and Dubai with newly commissioned work from Ala Younis

ArteVue ArtePrize winner is announced

Zuzu Golinska, a Polish artist who interrogates interaction in the public realm has been announced as the winner of the inaugural ArteVue Arteprize.

NewsAnna SeamanJanuary 24, 2018ArteVue, ArtePrize, Zuzu Golinska, Poland

Athier Mousawi: All Things Come Apart

Athier Mousawi has worked on distilling his chaotic canvases and presenting a more considered body of work for his latest show.

Reviews, Most PopularAnna SeamanJanuary 24, 2018Athier Mousawi, All Things Come Apart, Ayyam Gallery

Highlights of Quoz Arts Fest

Quoz Arts Fest takes place this coming weekend with performances across genres and artistic tours. I have laid out some of the highlights for you here

Hassan Sharif: I Am The Single Work Artist

Hassan Sharif was without a doubt the UAE's leading light of contemporary art. There are only two weeks left to see his monumental retrospective at Sharjah Art Foundation. Don't miss your chance.

Mohammed Kazem's makes his mark in New York

Mohammed Kazem's practice and interest in mark making is summarised in a curated show at New York's Aicon Gallery that opens this weekend.

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanJanuary 16, 2018Mohammed Kazem, Aicon Gallery, Murtaza Vali

Barjeel Art Foundation acquires important Azzawi work

Barjeel Art Foundation's latest acquisition celebrates a poem by Muzaffar Al Nawab and is one of Dia Azzawi's most important works

Mahmoud Khaled's proposal for an unprejudiced world

At the 2017 Istanbul Biennial, Mahmoud Khaled proposed a future in which private actions are protected from public scrutiny.

An Alternative Alexandria: Ahmed Morsi's ode to his home city

Ahmed Morsi is one of Egypt's great modernists but is also a contemporary artist still practicing today. His work has recently gained traction in the region and is also being recognised internationally.

Editor's Picks, FeaturesAnna SeamanJanuary 11, 2018Ahmed Morsi, Cairo, Alexandria, Gypsum Gallery, Sherine Morsi

Van Gogh paintings come alive in Abu Dhabi

A new kind of multi-sensory exhibition that celebrates Van Gogh's most famous paintings will show in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

NewsAnna SeamanJanuary 9, 2018Vincent Van Gogh

Co-Lab at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Co-Lab: Contemporary Art & Savoir-flair is the first exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi that gives a platform to UAE artists. Exploring the theme of time passing as well as the impact of humanity upon the natural environment, the show is the result of a two-year Emirati-French collaboration.