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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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Pyxis of Al-Mughira is a stunning example of the royal ivory-carving tradition of Al-Andalus. Victor Besa / The National
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On show in Abu Dhabi, 10th century Muslim kingdom’s symbol of Andalusian art

Intricately crafted ivory container, on display in the UAE capital museum until November 2026, reflects artistry of historic Al-Andalus region

Art & DesignFebruary 18, 2025
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s art installation Between Sunrise and Sunset features 128 sculptural forms, each unique in shape, size and colour. Ruel Pableo for The National
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Two Venice Biennale exhibitions debut

Plus, two debut solo shows by young artists from the UAE and Nigeria

Art & DesignFebruary 13, 2025
Armen Gevorgian’s Fisherman is on show at Arame Art Gallery. Photo: Art Cairo
Six galleries not to miss at Art Cairo 2025

The annual fair, which has moved to a bigger location within the Grand Egyptian Museum, is running until Tuesday

Art & DesignFebruary 09, 2025
The fair has become an important part of Egypt's cultural calendar. Photo: Art Cairo
How Art Cairo is expanding an appreciation for Arab art in Egypt

The fair is running at the Grand Egyptian Museum until Tuesday

Art & DesignFebruary 09, 2025
Nadia Saikali and Her Contemporaries is running in Sharjah until July 13. Photo: Maraya Art Centre
The UAE exhibitions and galleries to check out this week

Plus, solo exhibitions by Shilpa Gupta and Karim Jabbari

Art & DesignFebruary 07, 2025
Gastromancer by Monira Al Qadiri tells the story of how oil tanker paint caused seashells to change genders. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Inside Sharjah Biennial – board games, mandalas and migrant stories

More than 650 artworks are on show at the emirate-wide festival, which runs until June

Art & DesignFebruary 06, 2025
Nadia Saikali and Her Contemporaries is running until July 13. Photo: Maraya Art Centre
New exhibition demonstrates Beirut’s role as hub for abstract art

Sharjah show shines long overdue light on work of Lebanese artist and her contemporaries

Art & DesignFebruary 05, 2025
The arts festival will be running across various Sharjah venues until June 15. Photo: Motaz Mawid / Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Biennial returns with powerful message of solidarity

‘There is a beauty in coming together’, says Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi during opening speech

Art & DesignFebruary 05, 2025
Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim with his installation, which features sculptural forms, each unique in shape, size and colour. Itt forms part of his exhibition, Between Sunrise and Sunset. Ruel Pableo for The National
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s Venice Biennale show comes to Sharjah

Inspired by childhood memory, the exhibition took two years to produce and features an installation with 128 sculptural forms

Art & DesignFebruary 04, 2025
On Weaving is the winner of the inaugural AlMusalla Prize, an international competition for designs of modular prayer spaces. Photo: Diriyah Biennale Foundation
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On Weaving: Inside the winning project of AlMusalla Prize

First winner of the international competition for designs of prayer spaces is unveiled at Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale

Art & DesignFebruary 03, 2025
About 200 local and international artists are participating in this year's Ras Al Khaimah Art. Antonie Robertson / The National
Ras Al Khaimah Art returns to abandoned pearling village to explore the art of memory

The festival is running at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village from Friday to February 28

Art & DesignJanuary 30, 2025
Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power is running at Louvre Abu Dhabi until May 25. Victor Besa / The National
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New Louvre exhibition is a celebration of Sub-Saharan African history

Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power is running until May 25

Art & DesignJanuary 29, 2025
A photograph in Maitha Hamdan's series In a Room with No Windows. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati artist Maitha Hamdan finds freedom in wax for solo show

Themes of secrecy, transformation and unlearning are explored in the show at Alserkal Avenue’s FN Designs

Art & DesignJanuary 28, 2025
Nadine Labaki as Yasmine, left, and Riman Al Rafeea as Jana in The Sand Castle. Photo: Netflix
The Sand Castle review: A beautiful but frustrating family drama

Family drama, which premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival, benefits from polished performances but lacks focus

CultureJanuary 27, 2025
Fatma Abdulhadi's I Wish You in Heaven at the Islamic Art Beniale in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Diriyah Biennale Foundation
How Saudi Arabia’s biennale is broadening the definition of Islamic art

The biennale is running until May 25 at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport

Art & DesignJanuary 27, 2025
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