Ever wanted to try your hand at performing arts? The Courtyard Playhouse has new online improv courses available.
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The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2020 was one of the many casualties of the current global health crisis. However, they will live stream a session related to isolation and culture in the age of Covid-19 on April 9. Don’t forget to tune in.
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Don’t let isolation get you down. Here is a round up of five digital art displays, showcasing art from across the region to brighten up your day and provide some much needed cultural impetus.
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Galleries all over the region are coming up with innovative ways to keep us entertained in quarantine. Here is a selection of Lawrie Shabibi’s content
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Time on your hands? What better time than to get immersed in the world of independent film. Thanks to a new initiative by Cinema Akil, you can now stream hand-picked indie films online for free for the next 90 days
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With quaratine and closures continuing, the new way to view art is online. Leila Heller is the latest to upload their collection into viewing rooms.
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Looking for something to do whilst housebound? Don’t forget to check out alserkal.online for some virtual art viewing.
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Taking a look back at some highlights of last year. This is a round up of the best and most powerful images at Xpsoure photography festival in Sharjah. In dark times, photography has great power.
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Art Dubai fair element cancelled for 2020 with a reduced local programme replacing it.
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Collector, patron, supporter, commentator, inspiration. Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has worked at raising the profile of Arab art across the world, for more than a decade.
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Interactive art installation unveiled at Louvre Abu Dhabi will heighten awareness about climate change in an age of urgent need.
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Calling all artists, researchers, curators and filmmakers… Sharjah Art Foundation has launched two grants for filmmakers and artistic writers to receive support during the coming season. More details here.
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Wolf Tone is a group exhibition that I curated in Dubai’s XVA Gallery. Here is the curatorial essay.
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Dubai Culture and Arts Authority becomes Official Cultural Supporter of Dubai Expo 2020
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Design a public seating area for the forthcoming renovated area of Al Quoz. The area is being transformed into a creative zone. Dubai Culture and Art Dubai Group are asking for proposals to activate public areas of the district.
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Through whimsical characters and poignant poetry, Majd Kurdieh uses a childlike and cartoon-like approach to tackle subjects of war, conflict, spirituality, friendship and sadness.
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In a move of unparalleled solidarity, all four artists on the 2019 Turner Prize shortlist have been awarded the prize after requesting to be considered as a group.
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Body Building is a curated exhibition that explores South Asian identities and perspectives in the context of architecture and the built environment and in particular, in relation to the Gulf context.
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