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      Artists from around the world have been creating murals to show their support for Gaza and the Palestinian cause. Getty Images; Reuters
      Eleven murals for Gaza painted across the world in solidarity

      Artists and communities have been demonstrating support from the UK, the US, Kenya, Spain and elsewhere

      Art & DesignMay 02, 2024
      From left, stills from upcoming adaptions of It Ends With Us, The Idea of You, Dune and Bridgerton. Photos: Getty Images, Amazon, Warner Bros Pictures, Netflix
      Fifteen most popular book-to-screen adaptations of 2024

      On the list are musicals, sci-fi, a magic realisim classic and a modern romance

      Film & TVMay 01, 2024
      Khaled Akil's first solo exhibition in the UAE consists of 20 paintings on show at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Like father, like son: Syrian photographer who took up painting

      Syrian photographer's first foray into painting yields mesmerising results

      Art & DesignApril 30, 2024
      Portrait of Fraulein Lieser by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt sold for $32 million this week. Photo: Wikipedia
      Rediscovered paintings that sold for millions

      This week's forgotten Picasso joins a long line of works that have resurfaced and attracted a huge buzz

      Art & DesignApril 29, 2024
      The Arabic word for travel, safar, is used across dialects and accents. The National
      Arabic word of the week: How 'safar' has travelled as far as English

      The term can also refer to sunny days, a brighter-blazing fire or exile

      CultureApril 26, 2024
      These novels explore nature in various ways. Photos: Bantam Spectra; Sphere; Flatiron Books; Capes-Agregation; HarperCollins; Anchor Books; Grand Central Publishing; Liveright; Scribner; Penguin
      Earth Day: 12 novels with an environmental protection theme

      Classics, sci-fi, fantasy and speculative fiction make up list that has roots in protecting the planet

      BooksApril 22, 2024
      A sign from the artists and curators at the Venice Biennale announces they won't open the Israeli pavilion. AP
      Israeli artist shuts Venice pavilion until Gaza ceasefire

      Ruth Patir refuses to open country's entry to fair until agreement is made and hostages released

      Art & DesignApril 16, 2024
      The Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan was celebrated by Google. Illustration: Google
      Who is Etel Adnan? Lebanese artist celebrated with Google Doodle

      The esteemed creative has won numerous awards for her writing and art

      Art & DesignApril 15, 2024
      The 60th Venice Art Biennale's theme will be Foreigners Everywhere. Photo: Andrea Avezzu / La Biennale di Venezia
      Discover the Arab pavilions at Venice Biennale 2024

      Six spaces at the contemporary visual art exhibition will focus on work from the region, including the UAE

      Art & DesignApril 13, 2024
      Ajwaa'a is the Arabic word for atmosphere. The National
      Arabic word of the week: ‘Ajwaa’a’ is an atmosphere and a mood

      It is expected that during the Eid holidays, the ajwaa’a will be celebratory and joyful

      CultureApril 12, 2024
      Tawbah, the Arabic word for repentance, is significant in Ramadan. The National
      Arabic word of the week: The significance of ‘tawbah’ during Ramadan

      It is closely linked to - but different from - forgiveness

      CultureApril 05, 2024
      The oldest surviving Hebrew Bible, the Codex Sassoon, was sold for more than $38 million at Sotheby’s in 2023. Getty Images
      Ancient religious manuscripts that sold for millions at auction

      The Crosby-Schoyen Codex, written around 250-350 AD, is going under the hammer in June

      BooksApril 03, 2024
      The 421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi. Its spring programme will begin from April 19. Photo: 421 Art Campus
      421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi announces spring 2024 schedule

      Platform will hold two major exhibitions and 14 workshops

      Art & DesignApril 01, 2024
      People from all over the world visited Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2023. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomes more than a million people in 2023

      The museum also welcomed more than 45,000 students through its educational programmes

      Art & DesignMarch 31, 2024
      Ramy Youssef spoke about the Muslim American experience when he hosted Saturday Night Live. Photo: NBC
      Ramy Youssef calls for a free Palestine during SNL monologue

      This was the first time the Golden Globe winner hosted the culturally significant sketch show

      Pop CultureMarch 31, 2024
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