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

 
Institutions

Saadiyat Cultural District
Information and photos: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim and other planned highlights in Abu Dhabi.
November 2007

23 October - 30 November 2007
Exhibitions

Self-Representation
Perspectives in Photography and Video in the Arabian Gulf. Review of the exhibition in Qatar.
By Isak Berbic
November 2007

 
Publications

Al Manakh
Analysis of developments along the Gulf: A Guide, a Survey, an Agenda. Book review.
By Bill Sarnecky
October 2007

25 - 28 November 2007
Events, Projects

ArtParis Abu Dhabi
New art fair for modern and contemporary art in Abu Dhabi, 26 - 29 November 2007
September 2007

 
Artist & Artwork

Mohammed Kazem
A pioneer in the use of video and new technologies in artistic creation in the United Arab Emirates.
By Ebtisam AbdulAziz
August 2007

3 April - 3 June 2007
Exhibitions

8th Sharjah Biennial
4 April - 4 June 2007, Sharjah, UAE. Photo tour of Universes in Universe, presenting works by 42 participants.
April 2007

7 - 9 March 2007
Events, Projects

DIFC Gulf Art Fair 2007
A milestone in the development of the visual arts in Dubai and the region's art market.
By Seth Thompson
March 2007

 
Artist & Artwork

Ebtisam AbdulAziz
Number and Lifetime, 2005. Installation, photos, documentation
May 2006

15 September 2005 - 8 July 2006
Exhibitions

Languages of the Desert
Artists from the Gulf area at the Kunstmuseum Bonn. Critical notes on the curatorial approach.
By Gerhard Haupt
October 2005