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          Art

          A deep dive into visual creativity, from classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, and the impact of art on culture and society

          Paula Nascimento, left, and Angela Harutyunyan are curating Sharjah Biennial 17, which opens in January 2027. Photo: Sharjah Art Foundation

          How two curators who had never met before are shaping Sharjah Biennial 17

          Art & DesignMay 08, 2026
          Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar
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          How Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

          TN MagazineMay 08, 2026
          Visitors view an installation by South African artist Senzeni Marasela at the 61st Venice Biennale on Wednesday. The event has been dogged by controversy. AFP

          Art is there to challenge and be challenged

          EditorialMay 08, 2026
          The National Pavilion UAE's latest exhibition at Venice Biennale features work from six artists from the UAE. Photo: National Pavilion UAE - Venice Biennale

          Inside the UAE Pavilion at Venice Biennale, a whisper becomes a portrait of a nation

          Art & DesignMay 06, 2026
          The Venice Biennale brings people from various places into contact with one another’s stories, leaving open the possibility for greater understanding. AFP

          Can the Venice Biennale still bring the world together?

          Art & DesignMay 06, 2026
          An iron age statuette of a woman with a tambourine, from between 800 and 601 BC, discovered in Gaza. Photo: Alberto Ricci

          Ancient Gaza artefacts meet contemporary Palestinian stories in Turin exhibition

          CultureMay 05, 2026
          AI filmmaker James Gerde is part of the AI x Arts Fellowship, a year-long programme that combines technical experimentation with philosophical discussion and cultural immersion. Photo: MBZUAI

          AI filmmaker James Gerde finds a creative testing ground in Abu Dhabi

          CultureMay 04, 2026
          Artist Shezad Dawood has been visiting the UAE since he was a child. Victor Besa / The National

          Cultural Foundation building serves as a canvas for British artist's exhibition

          CultureMay 01, 2026
          The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale resigns en masse, days before the exhibition’s professional preview. EPA

          As Venice Biennale jury resigns, Golden Lions scrapped in favour of public vote

          CultureMay 01, 2026
          Raed Yassin’s archival prints and Faycal Baghriche’s Atlas Series 5 digigraphic print at Deja Vu exhibition at Alserkal Avenue. Antonie Robertson / The National

          A sense of Deja Vu binds artists and viewers in Dubai exhibition

          Art & DesignApril 29, 2026
          Art Dubai's 20th event in May has been reimagined amid ongoing regional conflict. Pawan Singh / The National

          Art Dubai at 20: How the fair helped build the region’s cultural scene

          Art & DesignApril 28, 2026
          Bam Auctions will stage its first sale at Bayt AlMamzar on Saturday. Photo: Bayt AlMamzar

          New contemporary art auction to debut in Dubai this May

          CultureApril 27, 2026
          Stone Free (Zama Zama) by Angela Ferreira, one of the artists taking part in Sharjah Biennale 17. Photo: Cristina Guerra Gallery

          Sharjah Biennial 2027 dates, artists and theme revealed

          Art & DesignApril 27, 2026
          La Distribucion de los Primarios, by Chilean artist Jorge Tacla, is on display in Sharjah. Photo: Jorge Tacla

          UAE art guide: 13 museum and gallery exhibitions to see

          Art & DesignApril 24, 2026
          The Israel Pavilion at Giardini during the 60th Biennale Art in 2024. Getty Images

          Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel and Russia from top prizes

          Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
          The programme allowed participants to explore their ideas and engage with fellow artists. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Artists benefit from time, space and unbound creativity in Abu Dhabi residency

          Art & DesignApril 23, 2026
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