Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

Barjeel Art founder examines importance of books and magazines in age of digital distraction

Art & Design

Noor Riyadh 2025 charts the city’s shifting landscape through light and memory

Art & Design

Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision enters new phase with two landmark museum openings

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Nigeria’s artistic revolution takes the spotlight at Abu Dhabi Art

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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan bring star power to Abu Dhabi museum opening

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ExclusivePollock to Basquiat: first details of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s collection

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First lookJourney through 13.8 billion years at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

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The 17th Abu Dhabi Art will be the last before the event rebrands to Frieze Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Seven artists to see at Abu Dhabi Art

With more than 140 galleries from 37 countries represented, there is a lot to choose from

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Nomad Abu Dhabi gives new life to Zayed International Airport's old Terminal 1

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Final Abu Dhabi Art fulfils fair's mission to champion under-represented talent

Culture

Zayed National Museum’s garden traces the UAE’s roots through the ghaf tree

Art & Design

AlserkArt Week examines a fractured world through shows, films and performances

Art & Design

What to expect at Nomad Abu Dhabi, the travelling fair making its regional debut

Art & Design

Dhai Dubai’s closing to mark opening of new permanent art space at Expo City

Culture
Alserkal Art week will run until November 23. Antonie Robertson/The National

AlserkArt Week examines a fractured world through shows, films and performances

Cinema Akil will also launch the Mitti Indian Independent Film Festival

Art & Design

What to expect at Nomad Abu Dhabi, the travelling fair making its regional debut

Art & Design

Dhai Dubai’s closing to mark opening of new permanent art space at Expo City

Culture

Founder of Alserkal Avenue honoured by President for contributions to UAE

Art & Design

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