An exploration and extension of painting as a medium with strong subject matter relating to the social and economic structure of the UAE makes Mohammed Kazem’s most recent show an excellent presentation both conceptually and formally.

New curators chosen for the UAE Venice Pavilion 2019

Curatorial pairing Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath chosen to curate the UAE’s National Pavilion for the 2019 Venice Biennale.

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 3, 2018Sam Bardaouil, Till Fellrath, Venice Biennale, National Pavilion UAE

Painting his own narrative: Abdulqader Al Rais

Abdulqader Al Rais is one of the first Emirati’s to pursue art as a professional career and his versatile talent has served him well over his five decade career. A large international retrospective of his work is now on show in Paris.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanOctober 2, 2018Abdulqader Al Rais, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, Dubai

Shaikha Al Mazrou: Expansion / Extension

Shaikha Al Mazrou explores with colour, form and materiality to create visual illusions based within the formal language of minimalism in her debut solo exhibition in Dubai

Reviews, Most PopularAnna SeamanSeptember 26, 2018Lawrie Shabibi, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Alserkal Avenue

No Place Like Home

The annual community exhibition at Gulf Photo Plus explores notions of home and belonging with images that range from tender moments and landscapes to portraits and personal objects.

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanSeptember 25, 2018Gulf Photo Plus, No Place Like Home

Alibadah to open at NYU Abu Dhabi Project Space

Alibadah is an extension of an ongoing dialogue between artists Hashel Al Lamki and Mohammed Al Mazrouei on concepts of the existence and evolution of humans as a species.

NewsAnna SeamanSeptember 23, 2018NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Hashel Al Lamki, Mohammed Al Mazrouei

The Architecture of Spirituality

Marina Tabussum is one of the winner’s of the 2018 Jameel Prize. Here, I speak to her about her win and her other projects where she sees architecture as having an integral role to play in the community.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanSeptember 23, 2018Marina Tabassum, Dhaka, Bait Ur Rouf Mosque

Lantian Xie: Full Special

Through his exhibition titled Full Special, Lantian Xie offers a humourous and ironic look at life in the UAE and all its bizarre idiosyncrasies.

Reviews, Most PopularAnna SeamanSeptember 20, 2018Grey Noise, Alserkal Avenue, Lantian Xie, DubaiComment

Marie Antoniette's jewellery on display at Sothebys

Renowned for her extravagance and the splendour and lavishness of her court, Marie Antoinette is very often portrayed wearing pearls. See some of them on show at Sotheby’s in Dubai.

NewsAnna SeamanSeptember 19, 2018Sotheby's, Marie-Antoinette

Looking for a new curator for UAE Pavilion in Venice

Are you an architect or designer with a curatorial leaning? The UAE’s National Pavilion is looking for a curator for the 2020 edition.

NewsAnna SeamanSeptember 13, 2018Venice Biennale, National Pavilion UAE

Streamlining Perspectives

Three curators from three continents will offer a broad but focused experience for galleries, artists and visitors at Art Dubai 2019

Features, Editor's PicksAnna SeamanSeptember 13, 2018Art Dubai, Bawwaba, Residents, Munira Al Sayegh, Fernanda Brenner, Elise Atangana

An evening of art and dance

The new season at Alserkal Avenue will open with a celebratory evening filled with art and dance. The first Alserkal Lates is on September 24.

News, Most PopularAnna SeamanSeptember 11, 2018Alserkal Avenue, Lates

Apply for Campus Art Dubai

The seventh edition of Campus Art Dubai is now open for applications. Artists, writers and curators should not miss out on this chance.

NewsAnna SeamanSeptember 4, 2018Art Dubai, Campus Art Dubai

Abdulqader Al Rais to open retrospective in Paris

More than 50 paintings from Abdulqader Al Rais’ long career will be shown in a major retrospective in Paris this month. It is part of the UAE’s soft power initiative, to spread awareness about the country through art and culture.

Youssou N'Dour to play in Sharjah

The newly rebuilt Africa Hall in Sharjah will play host to a number of conferences, symposia and other cultural events including opening night performances by Senegalese singer songwriter Youssou N’Dour

Japan and France's artistic links explored in new exhibition

The ancient aesthetic of the Far East influenced many 19th century European artists. Learn more about the connections between Japan and France in the new exhibition set to open at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Mosques of the World

A photography exhibition highlighting mosques around the world celebrates the season of Hajj in Dubai.

eL Seed: Building bridges with Arabic from Korea to Cape Town

As an artist focused on creating work for the public arena, eL Seed relinquished a conventional career in commercial art and instead focuses on the utopian vision of spreading peace and tolerance through art. With such bold ideas, he has taken his work all over the world.

Features, Most PopularAnna SeamanJuly 28, 2018eL Seed, DMZ, South Korea, North Korea, Cairo, Perception, Zabaleen, Zarareeb, Al Jazeera