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David Hockney, contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours, dies at 88
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (765+ words) Celebrated British artist spent a lifetime finding ways to capture the beauty of the world London: British artist David Hockney's paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Hockney, who…...
From collection to museum: Sharjah makes it official
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) Collectors and institutions can now register and license museums online Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has launched a new online service for the registration and licensing of private museums across the emirate, enabling collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections,…...
'The UAE allowed me to be who I am': Inside The Workshop DXB, where Dubai artists create, connect and thrive
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (988+ words) Fatspatrol and Ahmad Makary discuss creativity and building a home for local artists Dubai: Tucked away in Warehouse 31 at Alserkal Avenue, The Workshop DXB has long been more than just an art studio. It is a creative sanctuary, a maker…...
Indian expat designer who died with wife in Kerala crash remembered for shaping UAE spaces, Malayalam films
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (776+ words) Sharjah resident's unfinished dream home on Kerala's 'Dubai Road' will stand without him Dubai: He arrived in the UAE as a 27-year-old with a designer's eye and the determination to build something lasting. Thirteen years later, Indian expat Shafid Ebrahim…...
Seven UAE-based artists chosen from 300 entries for Dubai exhibition
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (452+ words) JD Malat Gallery's "Made in the UAE" initiative showcases emerging, established talent Dubai: Seven UAE-based artists have been selected from more than 300 submissions to participate in a major group exhibition aimed at highlighting the depth and diversity of the country's…...
Emirati and Polish artists reinterpret folktales as Sharjah sparks cross-continent creativity
2+ week, 1+ day ago (517+ words) Folktales Reimagined part of Guest of Honour's offerings at Warsaw International Book Fair Warsaw: Old folktales from across two continents came back to life with a twist thanks to a partnership between Emirati and Polish artists. The Polish version of…...
UAE Ministry of Culture announces key features of Al Burda Award 2026
3+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) The initiative pushes artists to reimagine Islamic heritage through modern creativity The Ministry of Culture announced key details of the 20th edition of "Al Burda Award" " a leading cultural celebration of Islamic arts " during a media briefing held at its headquarters…...
Abu Dhabi Municipality installs 3, 800 Eid Al Adha light displays across capital
3+ week, 4+ day ago (215+ words) Festive lights transform Abu Dhabi skyline ahead of Eid Al Adha Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has installed 3, 800 decorative light displays across Abu Dhabi Island and mainland cities ahead of Eid Al Adha, as part of efforts to mark…...
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates redesigned Al Majarrah Park
3+ week, 4+ day ago (150+ words) New cultural hub offers residents sports, leisure and interactive art spaces Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday inaugurated Al Majarrah Park, affiliated with Sharjah Art Foundation, following…...
The Kurators" Art Dubai 2026 Highlights: Breaking Open the Art Fair Model
3+ week, 5+ day ago (657+ words) The exhibition brought together works spanning West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia What emerged was not a single curatorial theme, but a shared condition running through the programme: art understood less as an isolated object than as a system…...