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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
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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