Six cool cultural events to check out this month

A round up of just some of the cool, cultural happenings in Dubai this month.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanMarch 5, 2018What's On, March, Alserkal Avenue

Fashion illustration goes on show in Al Ain

Fashion illustration by UAE-based designers will go on show in an exhibition dedicated to this growing creative industry in Al Ain.

NewsAnna SeamanMarch 4, 2018Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain

Arab women featured in London exhibition

Perpetual Movement explores the relationship between migration and memory in connection to the Arab world and its diaspora. As part of the Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN) Festival 2018 in London, these dialogues take on new relevance.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanMarch 2, 2018Lizzie Vartanian Collier, Arab women, London

Art Jameel announces winner of sculptural commission

The winners of a competition for a sculptural installation to be placed in the grounds of the new Jameel Arts Centre when it opens later this year, has been announced.

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanFebruary 28, 2018Antonia Carver, Art Jameel, Alia Farid and Aseel AlYaqoub

From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi: uniting continents

Key works from the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) are in dialogue with pieces from Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation's collection in this pivotal exhibition.

Serge Attukwei Clottey: The Displaced

Gallery Takeover is a collaboration between Lawrie Shabibi gallery in Dubai and Gallery 1957, a young gallery from Accra, Ghana. It introduces audiences to new artists and offers insight into a new geographical area.

Reviews, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanFebruary 19, 2018Serge Attukwei Clottey, Gallery 1957, Ghana, Lawrie Shabibi

Louvre Abu Dhabi opens highway gallery

This is so cool. The Louvre Abu Dhabi have just made the long drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi more interesting with the world's first highway gallery

Tariq Dajani: Drinkers of the Wind

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