Emirati artist Juma Al Haj at his home studio in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National

How Iran's attacks on the UAE introduced disorder to Juma Al Haj’s paintings

Emirati artist's new exhibition is at Iris Projects in Abu Dhabi

Art & Design

World Environment Day: Museum celebrates Emiratis living in harmony with nature

Culture

Art smuggled from Gaza exhibited in Europe to 'keep the people seen'

Culture

How Hassan Sharif opened one Dubai gallery’s eyes to Emirati art

Art & Design

Why the UAE is preserving the architecture of its formative decades

Culture

Free verse and modern calligraphy part of Al Burda Award's growing art family

Culture

Follow anonymous artist Banksy's street art trail on your next holiday

Travel
An installation by Italian artist Jannis Kounellis, from Cardi Gallery, at the 2026 fair. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

Wassan Al Khudhairi appointed artistic director of Art Basel Qatar 2027

The next staging will continue the curated solo format of the inaugural fair

Art & Design

Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi transforms personal grief into hard-hitting art

Culture

At Art Dubai 2026, digital art moves beyond NFTs to ask questions about humanity

Culture

Emirati artists on why Art Dubai 2026 matters more than ever

Art & Design

Art Dubai brings paintings from private collections into public sphere

Art & Design

Art Dubai 2026 first look: What to expect at the 20th fair

Art & Design

Iran says Venice Biennale pavilion could still open despite organisers’ announcement

Culture
The Dubai Collection brings works from top private collections into the public sphere. Antonie Robertson / The National

Art Dubai brings paintings from private collections into public sphere

Made Forward brings masterpieces from 20 private collections

Art & Design

Art Dubai 2026 first look: What to expect at the 20th fair

Art & Design

Iran says Venice Biennale pavilion could still open despite organisers’ announcement

Culture

Abu Dhabi marks International Museum Day with complimentary cultural programmes

Culture

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