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Art exhibitions

A look at the latest art shows and installations, featuring emerging and established artists across different mediums

Visitors will never experience the same space twice, say architectural duo Yokomae et Bouayad of their Choreography of a Cloud, Dancing Shadows pavilion at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim for The National

Art at Louvre Abu Dhabi sheds light on shadows, from mashrabiya to shoji screens

CultureOctober 13, 2025
Abu Dhabi Art has been held annually since 2007. Seen here, an artwork by Jasem Alsanea at the 2024 festival. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi Art to become Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026 under new partnership

Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
As part of his masterclass at Museum of the Future in Dubai, Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi will discuss the history of Arab art. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dia Al Azzawi on working in exile: 'Everything I offer is part of Arab culture'

Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
Zayed National Museum is scheduled to open in December. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Inside Zayed National Museum and its gallery of the region's origins

Art & DesignOctober 08, 2025
Past of a Temporal Universe exhibition brings together two decades worth of work. Victor Besa / The National

Kuwaiti-born artist Ala Younis maps power and memory in Abu Dhabi exhibition

CultureOctober 06, 2025
La colline de Mekarzel (Mekarzel Hill) by Egyptian artist Mahmoud Said. Photo: Christie's

Dalloul Collection masterpieces on show at Christie’s Dubai ahead of sale

CultureOctober 03, 2025
Amer Shomali's Broken Weddings I and II at the Sharjah exhibition, their tatreez patterns inspired by Palestinian wedding dresses left behind during the 1948 Nakba. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Survival patterns: Palestinian resistance showcased in Sharjah tatreez artworks

Art & DesignOctober 01, 2025
The children of those who migrated to Dubai in the 1960s and 1970s consider the UAE as the only home they've known. Photo: Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek

Growing old in Dubai: How memory, migration and belonging are intertwined

WellbeingSeptember 30, 2025
Born in Abu Dhabi, Bana Kattan has seen the growth of the country’s arts scene first-hand. Photo: National Pavilion UAE

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi curator to lead National Pavilion UAE at Venice Biennale

CultureSeptember 29, 2025
Contemporary Istanbul's 20th year featured 51 galleries from 16 countries. Photo: Contemporary Istanbul

Contemporary Istanbul looks to Gulf partnerships as Middle East art market surges

Art & DesignSeptember 29, 2025
This large-scale reproduction of the decorative frieze of the Baptistere de Saint Louis is part of the exhibition. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The art and war of the Mamluks at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Art & DesignSeptember 17, 2025
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi serves as the first non-Japanese artistic director of Aichi Triennale this year. Photo: Aichi Triennale

'I won't change my views': Sheikha Hoor brings Palestine to Aichi Triennale

Art & DesignSeptember 16, 2025
The shortlisted works will be revealed during the Art Here exhibition in October. Victor Besa / The National

Sneak peek of shadow-inspired works by finalists of Louvre Abu Dhabi's Art Here

Art & DesignSeptember 15, 2025
Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem's work at Aichi Triennale explores the effects of rapid modernisation in the UAE. Photo: Aichi Triennale

Arab artists take centre stage as Aichi Triennale 2025 opens under UAE leadership

Art & DesignSeptember 14, 2025
Abu Dhabi Art 2025 will run from November 19 to 23. Photo: Abu Dhabi Art

More than 140 galleries taking part in Abu Dhabi Art Fair

Art & DesignSeptember 11, 2025
The key visuals for the festival have been designed by Japanese artist Daisuke Igarashi. Photo: Aichi Triennale

Aichi Triennale 2025: The 14 Arab artists featuring in Japan

Art & DesignSeptember 10, 2025
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