the San Francisco Art Institute announced that was looking for a new business model that it would allow it to remain open. The statement comes a month after the 149-year-old art school (for a time known as the California School of Fine Arts) first revealed that it would suspend all its academic degree programmes after the summer and close indefinitely. The institution has said it intends to offer studio art classes and public programmes while it looks for new partners.
As the cultural landscape of the Middle East continues to evolve, Abu Dhabi is preparing to unveil one of its most anticipated artistic milestones. On 11 December 2026, the long-awaited Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors, marking a transformative moment not only for the UAE but also for the international art world.