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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

          Past Through Here was curated by students from across AUS, working under the guidance of Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi and Barjeel director Suheyla Takesh. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation

          UAE art guide: 15 museum and gallery exhibitions to see this week

          Art & DesignFebruary 06, 2026
          Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

          Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

          Art & DesignFebruary 04, 2026
          Customs duties on artworks brought into the capital for a minimum period of three years will be waived off. Leslie Pableo for The National

          Abu Dhabi introduces new support scheme for art collectors

          Art & DesignFebruary 01, 2026
          Shamsa Al Omaira has adopted new materials including resin and glass. Photo: Ismail Noor / Seeing Things

          Shamsa Al Omaira's solo exhibition explores grief and family

          CultureFebruary 01, 2026
          Huda Shaarawi's social media account says she 'left an indelible mark on the hearts of a wide audience'. Photo: Instagram

          Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi found dead in Damascus home

          MENAJanuary 29, 2026
          Sikka Art and Design Festival is in its 14th year. Photo: Sikka

          What to see and do at Sikka Art and Design Festival 2026

          CultureJanuary 25, 2026
          A hall at the Mamluk-era Prince Taz Palace, featuring a vaulted stone-brick ceiling and a marble fountain. Getty Images

          An insider’s guide to Cairo’s art scene: Five locations to know

          Art & DesignJanuary 25, 2026
          Art Cairo 2026 features 40 galleries from the Arab world and Europe. Photo: Art Cairo

          What Art Cairo 2026 tells us about the region’s art scene

          Art & DesignJanuary 23, 2026
          Pablo Picasso, Woman with an Amphora, 1947-1948. © Succession Picasso 2026. Victor Besa / The National

          Louvre Abu Dhabi show examines Picasso’s enduring fixation with the human figure

          Art & DesignJanuary 21, 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
          The RAK Arts Festival runs until February 8 at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village. Evelyn Lau / The National

          Six things not to miss at the Ras Al Khaimah Arts Festival

          Art & DesignJanuary 19, 2026
          Shamma Al Amri's Suspended Judgement is part of the Proximities exhibition in Seoul. Photo: Admaf

          UAE contemporary art takes centre stage in landmark Seoul exhibition

          Art & DesignJanuary 16, 2026
          An artist-led collective has called for a boycott if Israel's pavilion is allowed to appear at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Photo: Andrea Avezzu / La Biennale di Venezia

          Israel's participation at Venice Biennale 2026 sparks calls for boycott

          CultureJanuary 13, 2026
          Technology has made art more accessible, but also in some ways harder to get noticed. Getty

          How do you keep creating when you’re not sure anyone is listening?

          CommentJanuary 12, 2026
          The stage is set for the 14th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026. Supplied Image

          From performance to plate, RAK Art 2026 Festival spotlights civilisation

          Partner ContentJanuary 10, 2026
          Two Clouds in the Night Sky includes sculptures, paintings and installations by pioneering Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Ryan Lim for The National

          Papier-mache plantation: Inside Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s forest-inspired show

          Art & DesignJanuary 06, 2026
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