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Mark your calendars for Quoz Arts Fest 2019, which returns to Alserkal Avenue on January 25 and 26 with activities for visitors of all ages. Tucked away in Dubai’s Al Quoz district is a buzzing hub making waves across the region for its unique approach to art and culture. Since...

Whether in the form of striking sculptures or colourful murals, the varied and vast public spaces across the UAE provide the perfect canvas for artists to showcase their creativity. For centuries, it seemed the only way an artist could gain recognition for their work was to have their creations displayed in...

The first publication of its kind featuring the life and work of Uzbekistan artist Bakhodir Jalal launched last month at Andakulova Gallery in Dubai. Entitled Bakhodir Jalal: A Line to Eternity, the book offers a retrospective spanning five decades of the artist’s work. Discover some of the featured pieces on...

In collaboration with Musée d’Orsay, Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest exhibition Japanese Connections: The Birth of Modern Décor features 50 paintings, prints and folding screens exploring the artistic and cultural links between Japan and France. Highlighting the works of 12 French and Japanese artists, the showcase, which runs until November 24,...

Following appearances in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Singapore, Egypt and Kuwait, the famous Wings of Mexico sculpture has arrived in Abu Dhabi’s Manarat Al Saadiyat. Created by Mexican artist Jorge Marí, the artwork has become a symbol of the nation’s ‘hopes and dreams’. The installation has also inspired an...

Based at The Workshop, which also houses a café and design studio, the recently renovated Fann A Porter is a contemporary gallery in Dubai’s Jumeirah 2 district dedicated to supporting emerging local and international artists. Current exhibition Spectrums in Memory by Nidal Khaddour, running until October 27, explores human perception,...

Engaging and thought-provoking, discover some of the best places to immerse yourself in the UAE's growing urban art scene. Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi This impressive 600-metre mural runs parallel to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street. Commissioned by Aldar Properties, the collection of work  pays homage to the UAE's heritage...

  “The journey so far has been incredible, a fantastic endeavour for me, personally, to have had the opportunity to lead. We’ve staged over 200 shows featuring over 2,000 artists for a live audience of over 200,000.” - Jasper Hope  When Dubai Opera first opened its doors in the summer of 2016, all...

Visit Opera Gallery Dubai to see the latest works by Quim Bové. Inspired by the Arabian desert, and created exclusively for the DIFC gallery, a selection of eight abstract artworks masterfully showcase the Spanish artist’s distinctive brush strokes. operagallery.com...

Ways of Seeing forms part of NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery’s exciting fall exhibition. The presentation, based on John Berger’s seminal 1972 text of the same name, will be on display at the venue until November 17. Discover the works of 26 acclaimed regional and international artists including the fascinating...