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Razmig Bedirian

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Razmig Bedirian joined The National in 2019 as Arts & Culture writer, covering books, film, television and theatre. Born in the UAE, Razmig’s first stint with journalism came in the early 2000s when, at the age of 12, he was selected to be a reporter on a children’s programme on Dubai’s Channel 33. Razmig earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the American University of Sharjah in 2012 and went on to work at Xpress and Gulf News, where he covered court, crime and immigration. In 2019, he received a master’s in creative writing from New York University, where he also worked as an adjunct instructor.
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Heatwave is commissioned by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. Photo: The National Pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Inside Heatwave, Bahrain's Golden Lion-winning pavilion at Venice Biennale

The space explores how architecture can respond to rising temperatures, with technology guided by wisdoms of the past

Art & DesignMay 11, 2025
An image generated by The Dis-Orientalist AI platform. Photo: Zayed University
Stereotypical view of the UAE challenged at Venice Biennale

The Dis-Orientalist came directly as a result of the evident gap in how the technology perceives the country

Art & DesignMay 11, 2025
The Oman Pavilion is highlighting the sablah at the Venice Architecture Biennale with a bold new take on the concept. Photo: Oman Pavilion
How Oman is reinterpreting the sablah community space in Venice

Pavilion explores how structure can inspire adaptable and resilient communal spaces by bridging tradition and modernity

CultureMay 09, 2025
Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale
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UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

Pressure Cooker exhibition presents a controlled-environment agricultural site

CultureMay 08, 2025
Majlis and the Manameh is being presented at the Giardini, the heart of the biennale. Photo: Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib
UAE installation showcases Gulf architecture at Venice biennale

Curator hopes presentation can 'spark new ideas' to alleviate global climate change challenges

Art & DesignMay 07, 2025
Once Upon A Time In Gaza will be featured in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in May. Photo: BAC Films
Gaza crime thriller to be shown at Cannes Film Festival

Once Upon a Time in Gaza is directed by Palestinian twin brothers

Film & TVMay 06, 2025
Chinese architect Liu Jiakun is recognised at the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize ceremony at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Liu Jiakun receives Pritzker Architecture Prize at Louvre Abu Dhabi

UAE capital hosts prestigious accolade's award ceremony for first time

CultureMay 06, 2025
Zadie Xa's artwork in Al Hamriyah Studios has been nominated for the Turner Prize. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Inside Zadie Xa's Turner-nominated work at the Sharjah Biennial

Exhibition at Al Hamriyah Studios comprises several elements, from paintings to installation and sound

Art & DesignMay 04, 2025
Zadie Xa's Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes includes a chandelier-like piece made of more than 1,000 brass bells. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide, including masterpieces at Christie's

Plus, solo exhibitions by Huda Lutfi and Abdullah Al Othman

Art & DesignMay 01, 2025
50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century Shorthand gif
Special reportThe 50 most important Arabic novels of the 21st century

A bold new era for Arabic fiction – one that steps beyond tradition to embrace new styles, voices and forms

CultureMay 01, 2025
Mohammed Al Saleem's Desert Plants (1973). Photo: Christie's
Christie's all-star sale features Nadia Saikali, Samia Halaby, Marwan and more

Latest auction of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art represents diverse practices that has shaped the region

Art & DesignApril 30, 2025
The three large pyramids of Menkaure, left, Khafre, centre, and Khufu are among the prime tourist attractions in Giza. Getty Images
Pyramids of Giza tourist experience to be revamped in $51 million project

Electric buses, a new visitors centre and better animal welfare among key goals of the project

TravelApril 28, 2025
Since its opening in 2015, Dubai Garden Glow has been one of the city’s favourite tourist and family destinations. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai Garden Glow to move to a new location after 10 years

Popular tourist attraction at Zabeel Park was known for its radiant installations

LifestyleApril 28, 2025
Culture for Humanity and Beyond is the theme for this year's Culture Summit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025: What to expect during the three-day event

The annual global forum returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat today

Art & DesignApril 27, 2025
Zarafa is Arabic for giraffe.
Arabic word of the weekZarafa symbolises speed, grace - and a tall story

The animal may not be as significant as the lion in the menagerie of symbolism, but it retains an elegance

CultureApril 25, 2025
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