Archive of Art and culture
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Artist’s Rooms at Jameel Arts Centre: Pushing the language of painting
“The Artist’s Rooms at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai is a kind of capsule show where we have the opportunity to collaborate with artists that are ... Art and culture -
Iraqi curator Mona Al-Jadir rethinks how institutional memory can be displayed
Abu Dhabi’s 421 is currently hosting the exhibition ‘And The Mirrors are Many’ curated by young Iraqi curator Mona Al-Jadir. In her first-ever show, ... Art and culture -
Oprah Winfrey chooses new Verghese novel ‘The Covenant of Water’ for her book club
The long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, ‘The Covenant of Water,’ is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick. ... Art and culture -
421’s exciting spring 2023 program features Nasir Nasrallah’s Poetics of the Machine
421, Abu Dhabi’s independent platform dedicated to supporting emerging creative practices, is presenting its Spring 2023 Program: Savour the Sun and ... Art and culture -
Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt’s ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman ... Art and culture -
Exploring contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia: Discover 10 top artists
Saudi Arabia has a rich cultural heritage, and its contemporary art scene has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country is home to many ... Art and culture -
Asian art fair in Hong Kong aims to bounce back after COVID-19 years
The organizers of Art Basel Hong Kong, one of Asia’s leading contemporary art fairs, said on Tuesday they are bullish on art market prospects in the ... Art and culture -
Oldest pearl town in Gulf found in UAE’s Siniyah Island
Archaeologists said on Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Gulf on an island off one of the northern emirates of the United Arab ... Art and culture -
Patek Philippe watch owned by last emperor of China’s Qing dynasty to be auctioned
A Patek Philippe watch owned by the last emperor of China’s Qing dynasty, and worn through his five years as a captive of the Soviets in Siberia, will ... Variety -
Saudi sculptor steps into limelight as religious curbs ease
Saudi ceramic artist Awatif al-Keneibit walks proudly into a gallery displaying her work in Riyadh, where statues and earthenware figurines witness ... Art and culture