Exhibitions

UAE in Venice 2009
The United Arab Emirates will participate at the Venice Biennale 2009 with two presentations at once.
November 2008

 
Artist & Artwork

Tarek Al-Ghoussein
His "D Series" explores the boundaries between landscape photography and self-portraiture.
By Kevin Mitchell
October 2008

 
Artist & Artwork

Layla Juma
About "Beauty and the Beast", the miniature sculpture and photo project by the artist from the UAE.
By Cristiana De Marchi
October 2008

17 - 20 November 2008
Events, Projects

artparis-AbuDhabi
This year, the art fair is more focused on contemporary art, 17 - 21 Nov. 2008.
October 2008

 
Institutions

Tashkeel
Art center and artist's association in Dubai. Interview with Lateefa bint Maktoum and Jill Hoyle.
By Haupt & Binder
September 2008

 
Exhibitions

Sharjah: submission call
The Sharjah Biennial calls to submit proposals for the production of new artworks.
July 2008

 
Artist & Artwork

Lamya Gargash
Her photographic project "Presence" records the process of urbanization and spatial abandonment in the United Arab Emirates.
July 2008

12 June - 20 September 2008
Exhibitions

Scenes of the South
Artists from the eastern Mediterranean area. Carré d'Art - Nîmes MoCA, 13 June - 21 September 2008.
July 2008

16 - 21 March 2008
Events, Projects

Art Dubai 2008
Review of the 2nd edition of the international fair for contemporary art, including parallel events.
By Haupt & Binder
April 2008

14 - 30 March 2008
Art Scene

Bastakiya gets a vision
Art Dubai's fringe, the Creek Art Fair, brings together the UAE's emerging cultural contributors.
By Valerie Grove
April 2008

 
Institutions

The Flying House
Private initiative, exhibits UAE art, incl. some of the pioneers of the experimental movement.
By Haupt & Binder
April 2008

 
Events, Projects

Abraaj Capital Art Prize
For curators of any origin and artists from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia. Deadline: 15 June 2008.
April 2008

 
Art Scene

Khor Dubai Cultural Project
Gigantic development project launched in Dubai: museums, galleries, theatres, opera, etc.
By Haupt & Binder
March 2008

 
Institutions

The Third Line
The gallery in Dubai is one of the most dedicated platforms for current art in the Gulf region.
By Haupt & Binder
February 2008

 
Institutions

Culture Boom in Abu Dhabi
Visions, skepticism, chances. Protagonists of the culture in the UAE about the planned museums.
By Haupt & Binder
November 2007