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Art galleries

Exploring the world's leading art spaces, from renowned institutions to independent galleries showcasing cutting-edge creativity

Ancient six-sided dice displayed alongside Francis Cotes's Portrait of William and Penelope Welby Playing Chess (1769) at Louvre Abu Dhabi's A Board Game Adventure. Victor Besa / The National

UAE art guide: 12 exhibitions to see in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

Art & DesignJuly 31, 2026

Youssef Nabil is the first contemporary artist to show within Musee D'Orsay's Orientalist galleries. Photo: Alex Kostromin

At Musee d’Orsay in Paris, Youssef Nabil reclaims the Orientalist gaze

Art & DesignJuly 17, 2026

Sara Shamma's exhibition at the Venice Biennale recreates the Tomb of Palmyra in the Italian city. Photo: The National Pavilion of Syria - Venice Biennale

Arab art exhibitions worth travelling to this summer, from Paris to Hong Kong

Art & DesignJune 12, 2026

Hassan Sharif and Isabelle de Caters at Sharif's studio in Al Barsha in 2015. Photo: Gallery Isabelle

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

Art & DesignMay 26, 2026

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 includes 240 galleries from 41 countries. Getty Images

Arab artists and galleries draw attention at Art Basel Hong Kong

Art & DesignMarch 27, 2026

Iris Projects inaugurated its MiZa Abu Dhabi gallery space with the work of Emirati artist Alyazia Al Nahyan. Photo: Iris Projects

Art as investment: UAE galleries keep cultural life moving in difficult times

Art & DesignMarch 27, 2026

All I See is Red represents the kind of rage that makes one want to drive off a cliff, says photographer Abdulla Elmaz of this work for his Dubai exhibition. Photo: Abdulla Elmaz

Photography as therapy in Abdulla Elmaz's first solo exhibition

Art & DesignFebruary 13, 2026

UAE-based artist Rand Abdul Jabbar's latest piece, A Tale Before the Deluge, is at Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale. Photo: Rand Abdul Jabbar

Rand Abdul Jabbar traces humanity’s bond with land and water

Art & DesignFebruary 10, 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Quoz Arts Fest on Saturday. Wam

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Quoz Arts Fest at Alserkal Avenue

Art & DesignJanuary 25, 2026

The French Order of Arts and Letters recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to cultural enrichment. Photo: Art Jameel

Art Jameel founder receives cultural honour in France

Art & DesignJanuary 20, 2026

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Unpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

CultureNovember 27, 2025

President Sheikh Mohamed with Abu Dhabi Award winner Abdelmonem bin Eisa Alserkal and his family, during a ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Founder of Alserkal Avenue honoured by President for contributions to UAE

Art & DesignNovember 14, 2025

Lebanese designer Nada Debs is mentoring the designers taking part in this year's UAE Designer Exhibition at Downtown Design. Photo: Tarek Moukaddem

Nada Debs on the art of balance through design

Art & DesignNovember 04, 2025

Dom Art Projects is inviting emerging UAE artists to apply for a residency at its Dubai studio. Photo: Dom Art Projects

Dubai art space aims to become laboratory for experimentation and new ideas

Art & DesignOctober 30, 2025

After galleries in New York and London, Taymour Grahne brings his open-plan art and events space to Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

New gallery in Alserkal Avenue will not represent a single artist. Here's why

Art & DesignOctober 29, 2025

The Only Way Out Is Through: The Twentieth Line marks the 20th anniversary of The Third Line. Antonie Robertson / The National

Depicting Dubai's transformation – '20 years here is like 80 anywhere else'

CultureOctober 20, 2025

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