• The ninth annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival places contemporary art in a traditional setting. All Photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
    The ninth annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival places contemporary art in a traditional setting. All Photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Historic structures, including the restored fort in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village, are illuminated at the festival.
    Historic structures, including the restored fort in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village, are illuminated at the festival.
  • An illuminated historic building in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival runs until 3 April.
    An illuminated historic building in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival runs until 3 April.
  • Artwork framed by ruins in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The village is 24 kilometres from the centre of Ras Al Khaimah.
    Artwork framed by ruins in Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The village is 24 kilometres from the centre of Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Artworks by Eqyptian artists Mohamed Huseein, left, and Sarah Hussein at Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival.
    Artworks by Eqyptian artists Mohamed Huseein, left, and Sarah Hussein at Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival.
  • Illumination casts new light on ruins at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village at the festival.
    Illumination casts new light on ruins at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village at the festival.
  • Work by Algerian artist Aissa Mammase, right, is among those featured at the festival.
    Work by Algerian artist Aissa Mammase, right, is among those featured at the festival.
  • The sun behind the restored fort at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village, the main venue of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival.
    The sun behind the restored fort at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village, the main venue of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival.
  • The sun illuminates an artwork by Kuwaiti artist Lamia Ghareeb at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village.
    The sun illuminates an artwork by Kuwaiti artist Lamia Ghareeb at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village.
  • Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village provides a dramatic backdrop for artwork at the festival.
    Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village provides a dramatic backdrop for artwork at the festival.
  • Photography by Milad Jalilian, left, from Iran, and UAE photographer Faisel Al Rais, right, on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village.
    Photography by Milad Jalilian, left, from Iran, and UAE photographer Faisel Al Rais, right, on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village.
  • Artwork on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The name of the village means Red Island in English.
    Artwork on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The name of the village means Red Island in English.
  • Artwork on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The historic home of the Al Zaabi tribe, the village was a traditional pearling village, until abruptly abandoned in the 1970s.
    Artwork on display at Al Jazirah Al Hamra heritage village. The historic home of the Al Zaabi tribe, the village was a traditional pearling village, until abruptly abandoned in the 1970s.
  • Al Jazirah Al Hamra has been home to the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival since 2019. It stands as a bridge between cultural heritage and contemporary art, say organisers.
    Al Jazirah Al Hamra has been home to the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival since 2019. It stands as a bridge between cultural heritage and contemporary art, say organisers.
  • Taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the theme of this year's festival is hope.
    Taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the theme of this year's festival is hope.

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The ninth annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival - in pictures

The cultural gala features illuminated historic buildings and contemporary artworks in a traditional setting

The National

February 27, 2021

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