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A $15,000 painting is now expected to fetch millions
The painting is believed to have been created around 1628 when the Dutch master was 22
Rembrandt's The Adoration of the Kings was valued at $15,000 two years ago as it was believed to be painted by one of the Dutch master's students. Photo: Sotheby's
Nik Huber unveiled 6 guitars made for Dubai market at Art of Guitar, The Courtyard in Al Quoz in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The NationalHow artisan Nik Huber became a real guitar hero
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Thousands are still living in makeshift homes following the 6.8 magnitude quake in the High Atlas mountains. APRebuild quake-hit Morocco with local know-how, urge architects
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One of the shortlisted photos is Hang Loose by Christian Hargasser, taken in Virginia, US. Christian Hargasser / ComedywildlifeThe 41 photographs shortlisted for 2023 Wildlife Comedy Awards
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Jameel Arts Centre's latest grants are targeted at artists who focus on sustainability and the environment. Photo: Art JameelArt Jameel launches two grants to address climate crisis
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2023 exhibition is returning for the third year. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu DhabiSeven regional artists shortlisted for $60,000 prize
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Folios of the Blue Quran displayed in the Letters of Light exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The NationalNew Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibition displays the history of holy books
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Art Jameel launches two grants to address climate crisis
The programme is open to individual artists or groups in the UAE
Jameel Arts Centre's latest grants are targeted at artists who focus on sustainability and the environment. Photo: Art Jameel
Abdullah Al Saadi in front of one of his rock installations outside his studio. Reem Mohammed / The NationalAbdullah Al Saadi to represent UAE at Venice Biennale 2024
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The Dubai Calligraphy Biennale is on at the Etihad Museum throughout October. Photo: Dubai CultureFirst Dubai Calligraphy Biennale takes the art form beyond the page
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Woman With Fruit (2016) and other works by Fernando Botero are at Opera Gallery in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The NationalLast chance to see the work of Fernando Botero in Dubai
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Designer showcases chairs created with Palestinian refugee women
Nada Debs collaborated with 15 craftswomen from Lebanon's Ain Al Hilweh camp for the series
Lebanese designer Nada Debs has created six new versions of her popular Pebble Chair with Palestinian craftswomen. Photo: Nada Debs
Irthi aims to conserve traditional Emirati crafts such as weaving straw baskets and mats out of palm leaves. Photo: Irthi Contemporary Crafts CouncilHow traditional Middle Eastern crafts are inspiring contemporary fashion design
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The competition inspired one designer to create a date serving set. Photo: Arts AlUlaAlUla history inspires modern spin on home products
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Designer Steve Matteson's Aptos was selected for 'simplicity and rationality'. Photo: MicrosoftMicrosoft begins rolling out its new default font Aptos
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CB Ep3 20231005 Assassins CreedCulture Bites talks NBA Abu Dhabi, Assassin’s Creed, and Wes Anderson
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First Dubai Calligraphy Biennale takes the art form beyond the page
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Sudarshan Shetty's exhibition in Dubai is a transportive experience
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Shoppers at the bakery in the Spinneys Muraqqabat branch in 1988. Photo: SpinneysHow popular UAE shops Spinneys and Jashanmal rose to prominence
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Why the UAE's national motorway is called the E11
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The UAE's best buildings of the modernist era
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Riyadh will host the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, which seeks to build momentum ahead of the Cop28 summit. Photo: Four SeasonsCrucial climate event to begin in Saudi Arabia as Cop28 build-up continues
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