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      Do audiences still care about who wins awards? Emmy Award winners hold their awards in the press room during the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
      CommentWhy audiences have lost interest in award shows – and how to fix it

      In an attempt to be cool, award ceremonies have lost all relevance. The only way to save them is to embrace their original purpose rather than shy away from it

      Pop CultureJuly 17, 2024
      Yasser Rostom used the surealist techniques to comment on geopolitical issues. Pictured: Promise to Return Palestine by Yasser Rostom (2018). Photo: artistrostom / Instagram
      Yasser Rostom: Egyptian surrealist artist dies aged 54

      Contemporary artist was known for fusing surrealism with ancient Egyptian-inspired art

      Art & DesignJuly 16, 2024
      The Arabic word saraha is connected to the idea of being clear
      Arabic word of the weekAn expression of honesty, whatever the weather

      A noun, it means to be clear, straightforward and truthful with information

      CultureJuly 12, 2024
      Works from more than 50 galleries, design studios and collectives will be shown at Editions, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Start collecting: Art Dubai Group launches fair for all budgets

      Focusing on editioned artworks, organisers aim to offer 'approachable access point' to buy contemporary pieces

      Art & DesignJuly 11, 2024
      Vessel by Sancintya Mohini Simpson addresses how Indian labourers were exploited and sent to colonial plantations in South Africa. Photo: Jameel Arts Centre
      Artist's Rooms returns to Dubai, here's what to know

      Three creatives showcase an ethereal mix of photography, sculpture and installations at Jameel Arts Centre, tackling themes such as motherhood and modernism architecture

      Art & DesignJuly 11, 2024
      Poisoned quiches, mysterious manor murders and pensioners-turned-detectives are some of the most popular plotlines in the genre
      Ten of the best cosy crime mysteries to read

      From classics to more contemporary titles, these novels keep readers gripped with minimal violence but plenty of twists

      BooksJuly 09, 2024
      The Arabic word tamir means date, a fruit that has more than 400 varieties
      Arabic word of the week: Why 'tamir' is more than just a date

      The fruit is synonymous with Arab and Islamic culture

      CultureJuly 05, 2024
      Hiya, She 2023 an installation by Farah Behbehani displayed at Art Here 2023 at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Five artists shortlisted for $60,000 Richard Mille Art Prize

      Selected creatives will showcase their work as part of the fourth Art Here 2024 exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi

      Art & DesignJuly 05, 2024
      Regional designers were tasked with creating posters under the theme of Memory Box. Photo: ICD Brookfield Place
      Poster and design exhibition explores power of memory in DIFC

      Winning designers receive Dh1,000 for their creations, which are on show in the DIFC

      Art & DesignJuly 04, 2024
      Summer is the perfect time to catch up on some art. Pictured is the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Ten art exhibitions across the world not to miss this summer

      Special attractions for holiday (or staycation) itineraries, from Tate Modern and Orsay Museum to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Art Foundation

      Art & DesignJuly 01, 2024
      The comprehensive exhibition Ahmed Mater: Chronicles will feature more than 100 works across painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video and installation. Photo: Christie's
      Saudi artist Mater takes poetic power of art to Christie's

      Auction house is hosting his mid-career retrospective exhibition in London

      Art & DesignJune 29, 2024
      The Arabic word for sign, alama, has several meanings
      Arabic word of the week: ‘Alama’ is a sign for knowledge

      The word is also used as a way to explain symptoms and traits

      CultureJune 28, 2024
      The critically acclaimed and terrifying play Woman in Black is coming to the Zabeel Theatre at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai. Photo: Zabeel Theatre
      Six plays coming to UAE theatres in 2024

      The line-up of plays and musicals spans genres, from horror to comedy

      Music & On-stageJune 23, 2024
      Maisara Baroud's home and studio were destroyed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Pictured: A mural based on Baroud's artwork in the I'm Still Alive exhibition in Ramallah. Photo: Zawyeh Gallery
      Gaza artist Maisara Baroud’s prints for sale in Dubai

      His powerful figurative works reflect his experiences living under Israeli occupation

      Art & DesignJune 23, 2024
      Zaytoon is a fruit, plant and tree that has always been revered in the region for its health benefits
      Arabic word of the week: 'Zaytoon' represents both peace and struggle

      While one might offer an olive branch to an enemy, it has also become a symbol of resistance and identity for Palestinians

      CultureJune 21, 2024
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