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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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Duplicates by Sama Alshaibi, 2024. Photo: Ayyam Gallery
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Sama Alshaibi, Shilpa Gupta and more

Plus, paintings and sculptures by Maitha Abdalla that delve into the uncanny

Art & DesignApril 24, 2025
Mohammed Sami has been nominated for his exhibition at Blenheim Palace. PA Wire
Turner Prize shortlist includes Iraqi artist Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa's work at Sharjah Biennial

The winner of the award will be announced on December 9

Art & DesignApril 23, 2025
Downtown Design Riyadh will feature cutting-edge works by designers from across the world. Pictured are works from Roman atelier Wanderart. Photo: Downtown Design Riyadh
What to expect at the inaugural Downtown Design Riyadh

The event will take place at the Jax District from May 20 to 23

Art & DesignApril 22, 2025
Deliberate Pauses marks the largest site-specific artwork in Dubai. The work was created by Shaikha Al Mazrou. Antonie Robertson/The National
Shaikha Al Mazrou unveils Dubai's 'largest art intervention' in Hatta

The artwork is commissioned by Alserkal Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Art & DesignApril 21, 2025
We have lift-off ... the Y1A provided TV and broadband internet to more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Photo: Yahsat
TimeframeWhen the UAE's Yahsat launched its first commercial satellite in 2011

The launch marked a major step in the UAE’s aim to diversify its economy and become a regional hub in technology and communications

NewsApril 18, 2025
A 2004 work by Mehdi Moutashar on display at the Lawrie Shabibi space at Art Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Eight artists not to miss at Art Dubai: From Laila Shawa to Susumu Kamijo

The event is open to the public from April 18 to 20

Art & DesignApril 17, 2025
The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol is on display at Art Dubai until April 20. EPA
Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

Plus, artist talks, panel discussions, workshops and live music at the Sharjah Biennial

Art & DesignApril 17, 2025
General view of exhibits at Art Dubai 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre on April 16. Getty Images
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Art Dubai 2025 first look: What to expect at this year's fair

Event taking place from April 18 to 20 is a reflection of the political, social and ecological challenges facing the planet

Art & DesignApril 16, 2025
Mohamed Kazem at Art Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
How being lost at sea inspired Mohammed Kazem's digital work at Art Dubai

The pioneering Emirati artist is unveiling an installation commissioned by Julius Baer

Art & DesignApril 15, 2025
Al Musa Centre was built in the 1980s and was once a bustling commercial space. Razmig Bedirian / The National
Inside the abandoned Riyadh shopping mall that's become an arts hub

Built in the 1980s but recently repurposed, concrete grey structure in Saudi capital houses 20 galleries, each with a distinctive mission

Art & DesignApril 13, 2025
A Memorial in Fragments presents a major body of work by Majd Arandas. The Palestinian photographer was killed in November 2023 by an Israeli airstrike. Photo: Gulf Photo Plus
Weekly gallery guide: Celebration of late Palestinian photographer

Plus, exhibitions by Imran Qureshi, Rami Farook and a group show of Arab women artists

Art & DesignApril 10, 2025
Khulood Al Jabri is one of the 13 artist featured in Al Helm documentary series. Photo: Media Mania Productions
The documentary series preserving the legacies of veteran Emirati artists

Al Helm or The Dream features the stories of 13 artists from the UAE

Art & DesignApril 09, 2025
One of the highlights of the collection is this sword, which was once owned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who famously built the Taj Mahal. Photo: Sotheby's
Rare Islamic arms and armour in Dubai ahead of London auction

The artefacts are part of a private collection and will be shown to the public for the first time in decades

Art & DesignApril 07, 2025
The Gulf Project Camp, Wael Shawky, 2019, oil on carved wood. Photo: Art Week Riyadh
Inaugural Art Week Riyadh proposes new way of discovering art

At The Edge is the centrepiece of the initiative and features a who's who of the regional contemporary art scene

Art & DesignApril 07, 2025
The talks will be led by Sotheby’s specialists and feature luminaries from across the cultural sector. Photo: Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Sotheby's to host talks and workshops at Jeddah's Islamic Arts Biennale

Series is designed as an accessible introduction to the world of Islamic art

Art & DesignApril 04, 2025
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