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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > art-design > 03/04/2026 > art-by-es-devlin-and-brian-eno-among-works-to-be-auctioned-for-palestine

Art by Es Devlin and Brian Eno among works to be auctioned for Palestine

2+ hour ago  (585+ words) Rare works from a number of contemporary artists, including Sir Grayson Perry, Es Devlin and Nan Goldin will go up for auction to raise money for Palestine. The auction and public exhibition, also featuring works from artists Charlie Mackesy, Brian…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > art-design > 02/27/2026 > uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai

UAE art guide: 14 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, including works from Hassan Sharif and Samia Halaby

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1572+ words) This week's exhibitions include the launch of Dubai Collection Nights, which features an exhibition of privately-held works. NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group. It traces…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > 02/26/2026 > like-walking-into-a-majlis-how-zayed-national-museum-hits-all-five-senses

'Like walking into a majlis': How Zayed National Museum hits all five senses

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (766+ words) Immersing yourself into Zayed National Museum is possible well before any gallery is reached. The approach itself sets the tone. The fountain by the entrance catches the light and cools the air, while a low, carefully composed soundscape begins to…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > art-design > 02/06/2026 > uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai

UAE art guide: 15 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, including a student-curated show in Sharjah

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1237+ words) This week's exhibitions include the last chance to see the solo show in Dubai by Wissam Shawkat, Al Wissam Script, which focuses on a calligraphic system that sits between tradition and innovation. NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery will host an…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > 02/06/2026 > syria-traditional-crafts-damascus-artisans-uncertain-future

As Syria rebuilds, the artisans of Damascus fear their crafts could be left behind

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (578+ words) In a small concrete workshop in Damascus, 50-year-old Abou Ahmad sits surrounded by colourful glass, gathering dust. A thick black plume of soot creeps up the wall, serving as a reminder of the scorching kiln fire that once ran 24 hours…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > 02/03/2026 > natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi-wants-to-inspire-awe-in-visitors-through-global-collaboration

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi sets crowdsourced biodiversity initiative to map changing UAE

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1245+ words) When Peter Kjaergaard, director of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, speaks about the institution, he often returns to the idea that science begins not with explanation, but with feeling. "We want natural history museums to create moments where you…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > art-design > 01/28/2026 > xposure-international-photography-festival-2026-what-to-see-and-do

Xposure International Photography Festival 2026: What to see and do

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (165+ words) Athens has been selected as Guest of Honour for this year's event. A dedicated pavilion presents more than 140 works by six artists, examining the Greek capital's history, architecture and social change. The exhibition sits alongside talks and related programming that…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > 01/17/2026 > renowned-us-photographer-nan-goldin-donates-a-work-to-children-of-gaza

Renowned US photographer Nan Goldin donates a work to children of Gaza

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (604+ words) The exhibition, called Colours That Survived, was curated by US YouTuber Ms Rachel and features drawings by children from Gaza, to whom the proceeds will be donated. Each artwork has been printed in an edition of 20 and priced at $200 (Dh735). They…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > art-design > 01/14/2026 > art-fairs-worth-travelling-to-in-2026-from-cairo-and-doha-to-miami-and-sydney

Art fairs worth travelling to in 2026, from Cairo and Doha to Miami and Sydney

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (814+ words) For collectors, curators and art-focused travellers, it pays to plan ahead, as the art fair calendar is filled with major and emerging events that offer not only opportunities to experience and acquire standout works, but also insight into how art…...

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thenationalnews.com > arts-culture > 01/13/2026 > youtuber-ms-rachel-organises-new-york-exhibition-of-artworks-by-children-in-gaza

YouTuber Ms Rachel organises New York exhibition of artworks by children in Gaza

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (618+ words) American YouTuber Ms Rachel, known for her educational content beloved by children all over the world, has curated an exhibition and sale of artworks created by children in Gaza. The exhibition, called Colours That Survived, will go on display in…...