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From immersive installations and contemporary photography to African contemporary art and centuries-old board games, galleries across the UAE are presenting a vibrant programme of exhibitions that celebrate creativity, culture and innovation.
Hidden among the pine-covered hills of the Chouf Mountains, Bkerzay has become one of Lebanon’s most distinctive destinations for travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature, culture and craftsmanship. More than a mountain retreat, Bkerzay represents a new vision of Lebanese hospitality — one where sustainability, local heritage and refined comfort come together.
With new exhibitions exploring jazz, heritage, displacement and imagination, Leila Heller Gallery highlights the evolving language of contemporary art in the Middle East.
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.
A remarkable chapter in the story of Impressionism has arrived in Abu Dhabi as Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s celebrated masterpiece Berthe Morisot and Her Daughter, Julie Manet goes on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Presented for a one-year exhibition, the 1894 double portrait becomes the latest exceptional artwork from the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection to enter the museum’s galleries, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s vision of creating a cultural destination where art connects different civilizations, histories, and generations.
The seventh edition of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film has officially opened, reaffirming Jordan's growing role as one of the Arab world's leading cultural destinations. Bringing together filmmakers, actors and audiences from across the Middle East and beyond, this year's festival celebrates not only the power of cinema but also the stories, identities and voices that continue to shape the region.
While many destinations across the world compete with spectacular skyscrapers, mega-resorts and futuristic attractions, Oman is choosing a different path. The Sultanate is emerging as one of the Middle East’s most distinctive travel destinations by offering something increasingly rare: authenticity.
Photography has long been seen as a medium that captures a single moment in time. But at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, a new exhibition is challenging that perception by asking a simple yet profound question: What if photography could become something more than an image?
When people think of Oman, vast deserts, endless coastlines, and ancient forts often come to mind. Yet high above the country's rugged landscape lies one of the Middle East's best-kept secrets—a destination where cool mountain air replaces desert heat, terraced farms cling to dramatic cliffs, and luxury blends seamlessly with nature.
Classical design is making a confident return to contemporary homes—but with a modern twist. Interiors UAE has introduced the Athens Collection by Spanish luxury furniture brand Mariner, a new collection that reimagines centuries-old architectural elegance for today's interiors. Rather than recreating traditional furniture, the collection blends timeless proportions with contemporary craftsmanship, offering homeowners pieces designed to remain relevant for decades.
For more than two centuries, the Rosetta Stone has stood as one of the world's most celebrated archaeological treasures. More than an ancient inscription, it became the key that unlocked the language of Ancient Egypt and transformed historians' understanding of one of humanity's greatest civilizations. Today, however, the stone represents something else as well: an ongoing conversation about cultural heritage, historical justice, and the return of priceless artifacts to their countries of origin.
From February 13 to August 23, 2026, the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC is presenting “Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu,” an exhibition curated by Kuwait’s AlSadu Society that explores how one of the Gulf’s most treasured traditional crafts continues to inspire contemporary artistic expression.
The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is set to return from November 4 to 15, 2026, transforming Expo Centre Sharjah into a global meeting point for literature, culture and creativity. Spanning 12 days, the annual event will welcome readers, authors, publishers, translators and cultural figures from around the world through an extensive programme of talks, workshops and literary events.
A new exhibition at Hafez Gallery explores memory, identity and belonging through the works of three influential Arab artists from different generations and backgrounds.
From March 24 to August 23, 2026, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris, France, is hosting one of its most ambitious exhibitions of the year: "Byblos, Millennial City of Lebanon."
Hidden within the winding alleys of Tunis' historic Medina, Dar Ben Gacem is far more than a boutique guesthouse. Carefully restored from a 17th-century traditional Tunisian home, it has become a living celebration of the city's architectural heritage and the artisans who continue to preserve it.
From AlUla to Beirut: The Art Exhibitions Defining Summer 2026 Middle East & North Africa | July 2026 This summer, galleries and cultural institutions across the Middle East and North Africa are presenting exhibitions that explore heritage, identity, history and the changing relationship between humans and the world around them. From ancient storytelling traditions to futuristic technology, these exhibitions reveal the many ways artists from the region continue to reshape cultural narratives.
After spending 16 years in Paris, 23 ancient Syrian artefacts have finally returned home, marking a historic moment for cultural heritage and international cooperation. The artefacts were officially handed back to Syria following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus on July 6, 2026, during which France and Syria renewed cultural dialogue after years of conflict and instability.
For centuries, Egypt has captivated the imagination of artists, architects and designers around the world. Its ancient mythology, monumental temples, powerful symbols and timeless beauty continue to inspire new interpretations across different creative fields. This summer, the legendary French maison Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates this fascination with “Fascinating Egypt”, an extraordinary high jewellery collection dedicated to the heritage and mysteries of Ancient Egypt.
As part of Beirut Art Days, Lebanese multidisciplinary artist Dima Youssef Rbeiz unveiled her first solo exhibition, In Seam, at l’atelier by Maher Attar, running from 24 to 27 June 2026.
Walking into GAZA, the future has an ancient heart. Materials and memories of the Mediterranean at Fondazione Merz feels less like entering an exhibition and more like stepping into layers of time. Hidden behind heavy velvet curtains and unfolding across rooms filled with artefacts, film, sculpture and archival works, the exhibition offers a powerful meditation on Gaza — not only as a place marked by destruction, but as a land deeply rooted in history, culture and memory.
Luxury cruising is no longer just about destinations — it’s about the journey itself. And with Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line by Cruise Saudi, that journey has become a floating celebration of Saudi art, culture, and design.
Abu Dhabi is preparing to add another landmark to its growing cultural landscape with the announcement of Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a major performing arts institution set to open on Saadiyat Island in 2030. The project marks a significant step in the emirate’s long-term cultural vision, reinforcing its position as a global hub for creativity and artistic exchange.
Louvre Abu Dhabi has revealed its upcoming 2026–2027 cultural programme, presenting a dynamic season that explores the movement of ideas, traditions, and artistic practices across time and geography. Through four major exhibitions, the museum continues its mission of bridging civilizations and highlighting the universal threads that connect human history.
The project “Testimonies of Life,” presented at Diba Gallery in Abu Dhabi, marks the culmination of a profound artistic journey by artist Lavi Li in collaboration with photographer Daria Kuligina, under the curatorial guidance of Lebanese curator Micha Shirian and art historian Maryam Zhukava.
In a city as layered and restless as Beirut, belonging is never a fixed idea—it is something constantly shaped, lost, rediscovered, and reimagined. This summer, that question takes center stage at Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze with the exhibition “All the Places We Belong”, running from June 24 to July 3 as part of the Beirut Art Days initiative by Agenda Culturel.
Where heritage, design, and café culture are shaping a new Middle Eastern lifestyle destination
A Middle Eastern exploration of archaeology, identity, and the rediscovery of a possible ancient queen The book Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha is written by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, a leading cultural figure from the United Arab Emirates known for her work in literature, publishing, and heritage development across the Arab world.
The Middle East and North Africa have long been told through headlines, statistics, and simplified narratives. But a new initiative is shifting the focus back to the people behind the stories.
What happens when a dated 1970s office is transformed into a contemporary sanctuary? Lebanese architect Marc Dibeh has answered that question with a remarkable residential project in Beirut’s Verdun district.
For decades, the story of the Arab world has often been told through the eyes of outsiders. At the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation on Saadiyat Island, a new exhibition is shifting that perspective entirely.
Qatar is entering a new chapter of urban identity—one defined less by skyline moments and more by lived experience. At the center of this transformation is one place that has quietly become a must-see: Msheireb Downtown Doha.
In an era dominated by instant images and fleeting digital content, photographer Houssem Boulifa offers a slower and more reflective approach to storytelling.
At the heart of Dubai’s cultural landscape, the Etihad Museum is currently hosting a landmark exhibition that maps half a century of artistic transformation in the United Arab Emirates. Titled Observers of Change: Art from the UAE (1971–2025), the exhibition offers a rare visual journey through the evolution of a nation’s identity as seen through the eyes of its artists.
Egypt’s ancient history is no longer only a subject of excavation — it has become a living debate about identity, ownership, and cultural sovereignty.
In Marrakech, Abbès Saladi’s work re-emerges not as a historical footnote, but as a living visual force — one that continues to challenge how Moroccan modern art is understood, archived, and experienced today.
In a world where art is often associated with expensive materials and sophisticated techniques, Saudi artists Hussain Al-Sadah and Sahar Al-Omair are proving that creativity can emerge from the simplest objects. Nails, coffee beans, rusted metal, and discarded materials become powerful artistic tools in the hands of the husband-and-wife duo, transforming ordinary items into extraordinary visual experiences.
The UAE is once again opening its doors to artists, poets, and calligraphers from around the world through the 2026 Al Burda Award, a cultural initiative that continues to celebrate the richness of Islamic art while encouraging new creative voices.
For decades, Egypt's vast deserts have been viewed primarily as endless stretches of sand surrounding the fertile Nile Valley. Yet beneath these seemingly barren landscapes lies a geological archive filled with untapped resources, ancient formations, and economic potential waiting to be explored.
In a moment that reflects the growing power of cultural diplomacy, Sharjah has taken centre stage in Europe as the first Arab Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair. More than a simple participation, the emirate’s presence represents a long-standing cultural vision built over five decades, where books, knowledge, and dialogue are seen as bridges between societies rather than borders between them.
In a city built on movement, diversity, and reinvention, Dubai-born artist Dina Sami is transforming identity into something people can physically wear.
At Art Dubai 2026, questions of memory, belonging, displacement, and resilience take centre stage through Made Forward, a powerful exhibition presented by The Dubai Collection. Bringing together works from 20 private collections across West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia, the exhibition explores how artists respond to personal and political transformation through visual language.
AlUla has long established itself as one of the Middle East’s most captivating cultural destinations, where ancient history and contemporary creativity exist side by side. Known for its breathtaking desert landscapes and the UNESCO-listed site of Hegra, the Saudi destination continues to expand its artistic vision — this time through the world of jewellery.
In a new cultural publication that bridges photography, poetry, and memory, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed turns her lens toward one of the Gulf’s most enduring symbols: the camel.
In a place where destruction has become part of daily life, two teenage sisters from Gaza are proving that creativity and determination can rise even from the ruins.
In a place where destruction has become part of daily life, two teenage sisters from Gaza are proving that creativity and determination can rise even from the ruins.
In a world where cities are increasingly defined by concrete and constraint, Palestinian artist Yazan Abu Salameh turns his gaze toward what is disappearing: open skies, nature, and the emotional meaning of home.
For more than three decades, Syrian artist Safwan Dahoul has developed a deeply introspective visual language shaped by silence, memory, and emotional vulnerability.
At the 2026 edition of the Venice Biennale, Lebanon presents one of its most compelling national pavilions in recent years through “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” a monumental installation by Lebanese-American artist Nabil Nahas.
This spring, the Museum of Islamic Art presents one of the region’s most significant cultural exhibitions of 2026 with “Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan,” a major showcase exploring more than five thousand years of Afghan artistic and cultural history.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi has officially announced the open call for proposals for Art Here 2026 and the Richard Mille Art Prize, marking the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative.
Across a region where skylines are constantly rewritten and cities evolve under rapid transformation, the Sharjah Architecture Triennial Sharjah Architecture Triennial presents one of the most urgent cultural propositions of 2026.
In the evolving landscape of Dubai’s contemporary art scene, Dom Art Projects introduces a new programme that reflects on one of the most universal yet intangible concepts: time.
If pyramids immediately make you think of Egypt, history tells a deeper story.
In a compelling cultural moment, the exhibition “Gaza: The Future Has an Ancient Heart” at Fondazione Merz brings together ancient Palestinian artefacts and contemporary artistic voices to tell a story that is both historical and deeply current.
In the heart of Asir Region, the heritage village of Rijal Almaa is gaining renewed global attention as one of the most unique architectural landscapes in the Middle East.
In a season that was expected to energize the region’s art world, uncertainty instead took center stage. The exhibition Deja Vu, organised by Alserkal Avenue, emerged as both a cultural and strategic response—one that transformed disruption into collective strength.
Saudi Arabia is taking another bold step in redefining its cultural landscape with the launch of the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA), a landmark project that reflects the Kingdom’s growing investment in the arts.
In a moment where the Middle East continues to navigate complex realities, art remains one of the most powerful tools for memory, identity, and resistance. The exhibition Forget Me Not: South Lebanon in Memory and Motion offers a deeply human perspective on a region often reduced to headlines.
This spring, Dubai enters a new phase of cultural momentum with the launch of Alserkal Art Month, a month-long initiative transforming Alserkal Avenue into a dynamic platform for artistic exchange.
As the global art world prepares for one of its most prestigious events, the Venice Biennale 2026, the Middle East once again asserts its growing cultural presence. Representing the Sultanate of Oman, Haitham Al Busafi brings a deeply rooted yet contemporary vision to the international stage.
At the heart of Zayed National Museum lies more than history — it tells a living story of identity shaped by land, sea, and community. Through immersive galleries, the museum reveals how Emirati culture evolved through resilience, trade, and deep-rooted traditions that still echo today.
A new cultural landmark is set to rise in Sharjah as the Barjeel Art Foundation announces the opening of its long-awaited museum in 2028 — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating modern and contemporary Arab art.
On April 17, as Syria marks its Independence Day, literature offers one of the most powerful ways to understand the country’s complex and often painful journey. Beyond headlines and history books, Syrian novelists have captured the emotional truth of a nation shaped by resilience, conflict, and identity.
In the ever-evolving cultural landscape of Dubai, Art Dubai 2026 returns with a special edition that marks two decades of artistic influence and global engagement.
In the urban rhythm of Sharjah, where architecture and development continue to evolve, Al Noor Island offers a different kind of experience—one defined not by buildings, but by landscape, movement, and quiet design.
In the vast landscapes of Sharjah, where silence stretches across centuries, the relationship between literature and land is being reimagined. More than a geographical setting, the desert emerges as a space of memory, reflection, and cultural continuity.
In the heart of Dubai, one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events is making its return. DIFC Art Nights is back for its 21st edition, transforming Gate Village into an open-air creative hub from April 23 to 26, 2026.
Explore peace, spirituality, and identity through typography at Tashkeel Dubai The SALAM exhibition at Tashkeel, Dubai, offers a captivating journey into the world of contemporary Arabic calligraphy and typography. Curated by Ibrahim Zaki, the show brings together a diverse group of artists who reinterpret the visual language of Arabic letters, creating works that explore peace, spirituality, and contemplation.
In Abu Dhabi, the boundaries between art and education are being redefined. The Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched an innovative digital platform that brings museum collections directly into classrooms, transforming the way students engage with art.
In a bold step toward shaping the future of its cultural landscape, Riyadh University of Arts is set to open its doors this September, marking a transformative moment for creative education in the Kingdom.
In Dubai, where cultures and languages intersect, a unique exhibition is redefining the relationship between words and art. Hosted at the Ishara Art Foundation, Urdu Worlds invites visitors to explore how language can move beyond communication to become a powerful visual and emotional experience.
In Abu Dhabi, a new exhibition is redefining how we perceive comfort, safety, and vulnerability. Hosted at MiZa, Hard Like Tears, Soft Like Glass presents a striking body of work by emerging artist Shamsa Al Omaira, where familiar objects are transformed into unsettling artistic experiences.
Across the United Arab Emirates, art is no longer confined to gallery walls—it is becoming a language through which identity, memory, and culture are continuously redefined.
In the heart of Dubai, where cultures intersect and identities constantly evolve, Sara Naim presents an exhibition that challenges how we see, speak, and understand ourselves.
Across the cultural landscape of Sharjah, one of the most influential art events in the region is once again transforming the way we experience contemporary art.
In times of instability, culture is often among the first sectors to be affected. Yet the art scene in the United Arab Emirates tells a different story—one of resilience, adaptation, and continuity.
A new initiative by Experience Abu Dhabi, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism, is offering hotel guests in Abu Dhabi complimentary access to three major museums located on Saadiyat Island.
Organisers of Art Dubai have announced that the 2026 edition will move to May
In a moment where history, identity, and perception intersect, Ramzi Mallat steps into London’s cultural spotlight with a work that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. His latest installation, Atlas of An Entangled Gaze, unfolds within the mesmerizing interiors of Leighton House Museum, marking not only his first institutional commission in the United Kingdom, but also the opening chapter of the museum’s centennial celebrations.
Amid rapid global transformations, culture is no longer just a form of entertainment—it has become a strategic tool for expressing identity and strengthening a society’s global presence. In this context, the Middle East, particularly the UAE, is witnessing a significant evolution in the concept of cultural districts.
In the Middle East, war does not only mean the loss of lives or the destruction of infrastructure—it reaches deeper, striking at collective memory and cultural identity. Every historical site is more than stone; it is a living extension of the people who shaped it across generations.
The 52nd Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition has brought together 75 of the Kingdom’s most vibrant visual artists, showcasing a rich spectrum of creativity across painting, sculpture, printmaking, and multimedia works. Visitors have been immersed in a journey through diverse artistic expressions that reflect both contemporary perspectives and personal narratives, offering a dynamic experience for art enthusiasts.
Amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, the ancient city of Byblos has found a voice far from home. The Arab World Institute in Paris is staging an exhibition titled Byblos, Millennia-old City of Lebanon, opening on March 24, 2026, that celebrates the city’s historical depth and cultural significance.
In Qatar, art is no longer confined to gallery walls — it has become part of everyday life. Across Doha, culture is shaping the way people live, move, and experience the city, turning urban spaces into immersive cultural environments.
The exhibition “Dubai Design District: The Inaugural Exhibition” marks a significant moment in the evolution of the contemporary art scene in Dubai, as the Gary Tatintsian Gallery establishes its presence in the region with a major opening show.
A new chapter is unfolding in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. Once considered a quiet and emerging scene, the Kingdom’s art world is now gaining global recognition as artists, collectors, and institutions reshape the cultural narrative of the region.
Contemporary art in Saudi Arabia continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and spirituality, and the latest exhibition by Sultan bin Fahad offers a thoughtful reflection on the relationship between memory, belief, and physical space.
Beneath the calm surface of the Red Sea lies a vast archive of stories waiting to be rediscovered. The exhibition “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea” at the recently opened Red Sea Museum offers visitors a rare glimpse into this underwater history.
In a world where images scroll past our eyes in seconds, a new exhibition in Dubai invites viewers to slow down and truly look. The inaugural edition of “Made You Look!” at Gulf Photo Plus brings together a collective of UAE-based photographers whose work captures moments powerful enough to stop viewers in their tracks.
Donia Alshetairy’s latest solo exhibition, “Suspended Presence,” invites audiences to step into a contemplative environment where time, perception and human awareness are placed under the microscope.
In times of uncertainty, art often becomes the most powerful way for a nation to express unity, gratitude and pride. The UAE recently witnessed such a moment through a moving musical tribute that transformed poetry into a powerful orchestral performance honouring those who defend the country.
Art lovers in the UAE have a rare opportunity this season as a major exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century opens its doors in Abu Dhabi. Titled “Picasso, the Figure,” the exhibition explores the lifelong fascination of Pablo Picasso with the human body and how he reshaped its representation in modern art.
Over the past two decades, the Gulf region has transformed into one of the most dynamic centers for international art fairs. Once considered a peripheral market in the global art scene, cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha are now hosting some of the most influential cultural events in the world.
Emirati actress Meera Almidfa continues to prove that versatility is one of her greatest strengths. Known for her ability to move effortlessly between genres and emotions, she has built a reputation as one of the UAE’s most compelling performers.
In a city defined by ambition and architectural boldness, art too is becoming part of the public narrative. This year’s edition of the Dubai Collection places Dubai’s cultural vision in focus — with a masterpiece from the private collection of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stepping into public view.
As Ramadan 1447 enters its most sacred phase, Dubai shifts rhythm. The final ten nights — beginning March 9, 2026, in the UAE — are widely regarded as the most spiritually significant stretch of the holy month. Among them is Laylat Al Qadr, the Night of Power, believed to be when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mosques grow fuller. Nights grow longer. Intentions grow deeper. Here is how to prepare with focus and balance.
At just 26, Maryam Al Falasi has emerged as one of the UAE’s youngest and most dynamic art patrons — a collector, advisor and founder of Iris Projects, a commercial gallery redefining regional representation in Abu Dhabi.
As the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale prepares to open this May in Venice, Arab nations are stepping confidently onto one of the most influential stages in the global art world. More than a prestigious exhibition, the Biennale is a platform where countries define their cultural narratives, artists reshape international discourse, and contemporary art becomes a mirror of political and social realities.
A pivotal chapter in modern Arab art history is taking centre stage in the Gulf. At the New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, the exhibition All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group revisits one of the most radical and intellectually ambitious movements in the Middle East.
For decades, the story of Modernism has been told through a largely European lens. But a powerful new book is shifting that narrative — placing Egypt firmly at the centre of 20th-century artistic revolution.
On Saadiyat Island, a new architectural presence is quietly redefining what a museum can be. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, designed by Dutch firm Mecanoo, is not simply a place to observe fossils and dinosaur skeletons. It is emerging as one of Abu Dhabi’s most important public gathering spaces.
In the evolving landscape of contemporary Middle Eastern art, Nour Elbasuni emerges as a quietly powerful voice. Rooted in Egyptian heritage and raised in Qatar, her work reflects the layered cultural identity of the Arab world — one shaped by migration, memory, tradition and rapid modern transformation.
An 18-metre-long gilded leather masterpiece is commanding attention at Louvre Abu Dhabi, marking one of the museum’s most ambitious conservation projects to date.
Maximal Miniatures: Contemporary Art from Iran, curated by Donna Honarpisheh, brought together 13 leading Iranian artists to reconsider one of the most refined visual traditions in Islamic art history: the Persian miniature. Presented at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the exhibition (January 31 – August 22, 2025) explored how a historically intimate art form can expand into bold, conceptually layered contemporary practice.
As the Middle East’s cultural landscape accelerates into a new era, few figures stand at its crossroads quite like Ridha Moumni. Chairman of the Middle East and Africa at Christie's, Moumni reflects not only on the region’s artistic evolution but on the personal encounters that shaped his vision — from North African architecture to the contemporary art boom in the Gulf.
Ramadan in the UAE is no longer defined solely by tradition — it is shaped by design. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, majlises and tents have evolved into immersive architectural experiences where lighting, materiality and setting play as powerful a role as the cuisine itself.
At Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new chapter in modern art unfolds with “Picasso, the Figure,” a landmark exhibition dedicated to the enduring fascination of Pablo Picasso with the human body.
As Ramadan 2026 begins, the city of Dubai is turning the holy month into a festival of light, culture, and community. For the first time, the emirate has planned 30 days of nightly spectaculars, blending tradition with modern celebration to create unforgettable memories for residents and visitors alike.
As the global art scene increasingly turns toward the Middle East, the Diriyah Biennale 2026 emerges as one of the most significant cultural events of the decade. More than a large-scale exhibition, the biennale stands as a living archive of stories shaped by displacement, resilience, spirituality, and transformation.
Art Basel Qatar 2026 is more than an art fair — it is a cultural milestone for the Middle East. For three dynamic days, Doha becomes the meeting point for the world’s most influential galleries, visionary artists, and creative leaders, turning the city into a living museum of contemporary expression.
As the global art world turns its attention to the Gulf, Saudi Arabia is doing something deeply intentional: it is looking inward, revisiting its Modern art roots to shape what comes next.
Fire is often imagined as an instant catastrophe — loud, bright, and destructive. But in slow burn, the group exhibition curated by Danielle Makhoul at Beirut Art Center, fire becomes something else entirely: quiet, patient, and terrifying in its persistence.
For Saudi-born artist Hayfa Algwaiz, space is never empty. Every wall, window, and doorway carries a memory, a boundary, and a story waiting to be told. Trained as an architect and now working as a visual artist, Algwaiz transforms ordinary interiors and in-between spaces into emotional landscapes that speak of identity, privacy, and womanhood.
In a world facing climate change, water scarcity, and rapid urban expansion, contemporary art is increasingly becoming a space where humanity reflects on its relationship with nature. At the heart of this movement lies a powerful question: What remains when everything is washed away?
There is something about being in the air that makes the soul speak louder. When a woman boards a plane alone, leaving behind her home, family, and responsibilities for a few hours, she enters a rare space of silence and reflection. Suspended between two destinations, she is no longer defined by where she comes from or where she is going. In that moment, she is simply herself.
Across the Gulf region, interior design is undergoing a quiet revolution. While the skyline continues to rise and mega-developments reshape cities, the true transformation is happening inside the spaces where people live, work, and gather. In 2026, design in the GCC is no longer about decoration alone. It is about purpose, performance, and long-term value.
As Syria slowly rises from years of war, its cities are not the only things being rebuilt. A quieter struggle is taking place behind workshop doors, in places where fire, wood, silk, and glass once shaped the soul of Damascus.
In the heart of Historic Jeddah, where coral-stone buildings lean into narrow streets, a new cultural landmark has opened its doors — one that does not simply display history, but allows visitors to step inside it. The Red Sea Museum is more than a museum; it is a journey through time, water, and human connection.
In Abu Dhabi, inside the light-filled space of Iris Projects, Emirati artist Shamsa Al Omaira transforms loss into something quietly powerful. Her first solo exhibition in more than a decade, Hard like Tears, Soft like Glass, is not simply a show — it is an emotional landscape built from memories, fragments, and healing.
In a city known for its bold skyline and cultural diversity, Shadab Khan stands out as a powerful voice in contemporary art. The Dubai-based, multi-award-winning artist has built a distinctive practice through fluid art, a technique defined by movement, colour, and emotional depth.
In Cairo, a quiet revolution is unfolding on bookshelves. For decades, Naguib Mahfouz has stood as a monument of Arabic literature — respected, studied, admired, yet often left unread by younger generations. His novels were seen as classics meant for classrooms, not coffee shops. Today, that perception is changing.
In the vibrant cultural landscape of Sharjah, the Xposure International Photography Festival 2026 emerges as a beacon of visual storytelling, showcasing over 3,200 compelling images from across the globe. Hosted at Aljada, this annual festival celebrates the art of photography as a powerful medium to capture the world’s diversity, challenges, and beauty.
In a city known for spectacle, Soul Kitchen in Business Bay stands out by doing the opposite. It whispers instead of shouting. Tucked away from the obvious hotspots, the restaurant has become a quiet cultural landmark — a space where food, art, and identity move together in harmony.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has revealed the five shortlisted artists for the 7th edition of the Ithra Art Prize, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential platforms for contemporary art in the Arab world.
Set within the atmospheric ruins of an ancient pearling village, Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2026 invites visitors on a cultural journey through time, memory, and creative exchange. Now in its 14th edition, the festival returns with its most ambitious theme yet: “Civilizations”.
At the heart of Cairo, inside the monumental Grand Egyptian Museum, Art Cairo 2026 unfolds as more than just an art fair. It feels like a statement. A declaration that Arab contemporary art is no longer peripheral, but confidently positioned within the global cultural conversation.
This spring, the spotlight will fall anew on contemporary Arab art as the shortlist for the 7th Ithra Art Prize is revealed — a list that reflects the richness, diversity and critical urgency of artistic practice across the region.
In the serene galleries of Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new chapter in one of the most transformative artistic journeys of the 20th century unfolds. Picasso, The Figure — a landmark exhibition running from January 21 to May 31, 2026 — revisits Pablo Picasso’s lifelong engagement with the human body, revealing how even his most radical innovations remained rooted in a profound connection to the figure.
In the coastal city of Essaouira, contemporary art steps out of the gallery and into a boxing gym. Moroccan artist Meriem Bennani presents Life on the CAPS Trilogy not as a traditional exhibition, but as a living encounter between bodies, images and space.
In a city defined by speed, scale, and spectacle, Fatma Lootah’s work has always moved differently. Her practice unfolds slowly, guided not by declaration but by reflection. For decades, the Emirati artist has built a visual language rooted in memory, time, and emotional presence — one that privileges feeling over explanation.
Every January, Dubai opens a new chapter in its cultural calendar with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, a celebration where stories step beyond the page and into lived experience. For one week, the city becomes a meeting point for literature lovers, culture enthusiasts and creative minds, united by a shared belief in the power of words to inspire, challenge and connect.
Public space is never neutral. It carries memory, power, and possibility. With the appointment of Elvira Dyangani Ose as Artistic Director of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026, the city signals a bold intention: to transform streets, neighborhoods, and shared environments into living platforms for dialogue, history, and collective imagination.
What does it mean to continue creating when loss is no longer an exception, but a constant presence? For Lebanese composer Oussama Rahbani, the past year has unfolded as a quiet test of endurance — one in which grief, memory, and responsibility have converged into a single artistic act.
At Darat al Funun in Amman, a powerful group exhibition titled In That Same Hour invites visitors into a space where art becomes witness, memory, and moral presence.
In the mountains of northern Iraq, where history and hope quietly meet, lies the Kurdish village of Sartange — a place whose story carries both deep pain and powerful transformation.
Dubai’s contemporary art scene welcomes a powerful new voice this season with This Bloom I Borrow, the latest solo exhibition by Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh, on view at Efie Gallery in Alserkal Avenue.
Set against the dramatic landscapes of northwestern Saudi Arabia, Desert X AlUla 2026 returns this season with an ambitious new edition that transforms the desert into a vast open-air gallery. Running from 16 January to 28 February, the exhibition brings together leading international and regional artists whose works respond directly to AlUla’s natural, cultural, and historical environment.
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, widely known as Emirates LitFest, has long been one of the Middle East’s most influential cultural events. Each year, it brings together writers, readers, thinkers and creatives from around the world to celebrate storytelling in all its forms. In 2026, the festival places a special spotlight on one of the most compelling and fast-evolving genres: crime writing.
In a world saturated with images, layers, and digital effects, Hind Khlaifat’s art stands out for its radical simplicity. With a single uninterrupted line, she creates faces, emotions, and stories that feel both ancient and immediate. Her work does not demand attention through complexity — it invites connection through clarity.
In Houselessness, currently on view at Zawyeh Gallery, Palestinian artist Mohammed Joha offers a quiet yet devastating meditation on what it means to lose a house while still carrying the idea of home. Through layered collages and painted surfaces, Joha transforms fragments of personal memory into fragile yet enduring landscapes.
In Cosmovision, her first solo exhibition in Cairo in more than a decade, Lara Baladi unfolds a practice that is as ambitious in scale as it is intimate in reflection. Presented at Tintera, one of Cairo’s few spaces dedicated to photography, the exhibition reads as both a personal archive and a meditation on the fate of the photographic image itself.
Staying at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi feels less like checking into a hotel and more like entering a carefully choreographed cultural experience. Rising dramatically above the city, the building is instantly recognisable as the world’s most extreme leaning tower, tilting an astonishing 18 degrees—a record acknowledged by Guinness World Records. Yet beyond its architectural bravado, the hotel reveals itself as a living gallery where art, design, and Emirati identity intersect.
Walking into Two Clouds in the Night Sky at the Cultural Foundation, visitors step into a world that feels alive—an ecosystem shaped by colour, rhythm, and an almost meditative sense of growth. In this immersive solo exhibition, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim reveals the full scope of a practice that has quietly shaped the UAE’s contemporary art landscape for decades.
As it marks its fifteenth anniversary, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art reasserts its role not only as a guardian of modern Arab art history, but as a living, responsive institution deeply engaged with the urgencies of the present. Through two parallel exhibitions—Resolutions: Celebrating 15 Years of Mathaf and we refuse_d—the museum offers a powerful reflection on memory, resistance, and the continued necessity of artistic expression.
In Dubai, a city defined by motion, heat, and rapid transformation, fractured landscapes take on a quiet emotional charge. CRACK, the latest exhibition by Werner Bronkhorst, makes its global debut in the UAE, unfolding across four atmospheric rooms at Concrete, within Alserkal Avenue.
In Abu Dhabi, where national museums increasingly serve as spaces for dialogue, education, and collective memory, a new initiative is reshaping how visitors engage with culture. The Zayed National Museum has launched Quiet Morning, a monthly programme designed to offer a calmer, more sensory-considerate museum experience for neurodivergent audiences.
In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a familiar space becomes a site of reflection, memory, and transformation. At the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, the exhibition Echoes of the Familiar offers an intimate yet expansive exploration of what “home” means in contemporary Saudi society.
In the narrow streets of Historic Jeddah, where coral stone buildings bear centuries of trade, faith, and migration, Arabic calligraphy is once again being reimagined as a living art form. The second edition of the Dar Al Qalam Residency Programme unfolds in Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad), reaffirming the city’s enduring role as a crossroads of culture in the Middle East.
Over the past two decades, Art Dubai has grown into one of the most influential cultural platforms in the Middle East, offering a space where regional artistic practices meet global conversations. More than an art fair, Art Dubai functions as a curatorial ecosystem—one that reflects shifting artistic, political, and technological realities across the Global South and beyond.
Standing at the heart of Doha, the National Museum of Qatar is far more than a cultural landmark. It is a living chronicle of Qatar’s national identity, tracing the country’s transformation over the past five decades. As the museum marks its fiftieth anniversary, it offers a reflective narrative that mirrors Qatar’s broader journey of heritage preservation, modernization, and cultural self-definition.
At the eastern edge of the United Arab Emirates, where the Gulf of Oman meets the rugged coastline of Kalba, a former industrial site has been transformed into a monumental space for reflection. The Sharjah Art Foundation presents Of Land and Water, its first formal exhibition at the Kalba Ice Factory, marking a significant cultural moment not only for Sharjah, but for the wider Middle East.
As the Middle East continues to assert itself as a vital force within the global contemporary art landscape, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year. Across Saudi Arabia in particular, large-scale exhibitions are rethinking how art engages with land, history, and movement—placing the region at the centre of new curatorial and artistic conversations.
The contemporary art landscape of the Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation. New institutions, biennales, and cultural initiatives are reshaping how art is produced, exhibited, and understood across the region. Within this dynamic context, the Ithra Art Prize has established itself as one of the most significant platforms dedicated to supporting artists from the Arab world, not only through recognition, but through sustained engagement with artistic practice.
Egypt has long occupied a central place in the global imagination. For decades, it has been photographed through the lens of monumentality—pyramids, temples, deserts, and symbols frozen in time. Yet a new generation of Egyptian photographers is quietly reshaping how the country is seen, moving away from spectacle and toward lived experience.
As luxury hospitality continues to evolve beyond spectacle and scale, a new paradigm is emerging—one where art is no longer decorative, but foundational. This philosophy lies at the heart of Wynn Al Marjan Island, which has announced the unveiling of a museum-calibre art collection ahead of its highly anticipated opening in Spring 2027.
In an era where thoughtful interiors are as much about storytelling as aesthetics, coffee table books have become more than decorative accents—they are cultural objects that reflect taste, curiosity, and a love for considered living. For those seeking a gift that feels personal yet elevated, beautifully designed books offer a timeless option, blending visual pleasure with intellectual inspiration.
There are places where art does not simply hang on walls but breathes with its surroundings. Sand Developed explores this intersection — where landscape, memory, and creative expression dissolve into one another. Rooted in the symbolism of sand as both origin and erasure, the exhibition-like experience unfolds as a journey rather than a destination.
The opening of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha marks more than the inauguration of a cultural institution; it represents the culmination of a lifelong artistic journey shaped by displacement, belief, and an unyielding commitment to creative freedom.
Zahrah Alghamdi’s artistic practice unfolds through an intimate dialogue with material, time, and repetition. Working across large-scale installations and sculptural environments, she approaches matter not as inert substance, but as a living archive—one that holds memory, chemistry, and narrative within its physical structure.
Art Basel Qatar is set to make its highly anticipated debut from 5 to 7 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in the global art calendar and the cultural evolution of Qatar. Held in collaboration with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+, the inaugural edition will take place across Msheireb Downtown Doha, positioning the city as a major hub for contemporary artistic dialogue.
In its second edition, Manar Abu Dhabi returns with a quieter footprint but a deeper resonance. Running until 4 January 2025, the biennial public art exhibition narrows its geographical scope while expanding its conceptual ambition, using light not merely as spectacle, but as language—a medium through which the city’s histories, ecologies, and futures can be re-read.
Jeddah’s historic seaport has taken on a new life as the Red Sea Museum, transforming Bab Al-Bunt, the city’s iconic gateway, into a vibrant cultural space that bridges history and contemporary art. For centuries, the pointed double-curved arches of Bab Al-Bunt welcomed pilgrims arriving by sea, marking the final leg of their spiritual journey to Makkah and Madinah.
In a region where cultural institutions are rapidly expanding their global influence, Dubai continues to cement its role as a nexus for artistic innovation. Efie Gallery’s exhibition, The Shape of Things to Come, stands as one of the season’s most compelling gestures—
As the Middle East continues to redefine global tourism with futuristic skylines and mega-developments, Oman stands apart—offering a gentler, slower, and more grounded way to experience the region. Rather than chasing spectacle, the Sultanate invites travelers into an atmosphere shaped by nature, craftsmanship, and a deep cultural rhythm that has endured for centuries.
While Oman’s art scene may appear quieter than those of other Gulf nations, its silence conceals a powerful depth. Inside small studios and intimate galleries, a new artistic movement is unfolding—one in which local stories intertwine with global symbolic echoes.
Palestinian artist Dina Nazmi Khorchid stands at a powerful intersection where memory, landscape, and loss converge. Her practice transforms nature into a witness, textiles into an emotional architecture, and water into a shifting mirror of histories—personal and collective. Through weaving, print, and layered materials, she maps a terrain shaped by displacement, longing, and the fragile idea of home.
Rewind opens a new artistic phase for the Dalloul Artist Collective as it hosts a remarkable solo exhibition by Yervant Hawarian, organised in partnership with the Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation. Presented at DAC Art Space in the Stone Garden Building, the exhibition revisits the golden age of Lebanese cinema through one of its
The Red Sea International Film Festival launched its fifth edition on December 4 in the historic district of Al-Balad, Jeddah — and with it, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its ambition to become one of the world’s most dynamic emerging centers for film, culture, and entertainment.
When Louvre Abu Dhabi announced “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire”, it signaled far more than another major exhibition—it opened a gateway to one of the most powerful and artistically rich eras in Islamic history. Running from 17 September 2025 to 25 January 2026, the exhibition brings together over 250 masterpieces, revealing the extraordinary legacy of a dynasty that shaped the Middle East and echoed across continents.
When Louvre Abu Dhabi announced “Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire”, it signaled far more than another major exhibition—it opened a gateway to one of the most powerful and artistically rich eras in Islamic history. Running from 17 September 2025 to 25 January 2026, the exhibition brings together over 250 masterpieces, revealing the extraordinary legacy of a dynasty that shaped the Middle East and echoed across continents.
In a city shaped by cycles of disruption, resilience, and reinvention, Beirut Art Center’s latest exhibition, “A Slow Burn”, captures the quiet intensity that simmers beneath Lebanon’s contemporary art scene. Running from November 13, 2025 to February 28, 2026, the exhibition emerged from an open call inviting young artists from Lebanon and the wider region to explore the theme of fire — not only as an element, but as a metaphor for transformation, instability, and latent power.
For forty years, Sfeir-Semler Gallery has served as a gateway between the Middle East and the global art world, shaping contemporary Arab discourse while amplifying voices that might otherwise be lost.
Once a place where sea, desert, and palm groves coexisted in rare harmony, Tunisia’s Gabès Oasis stands today as one of the world’s most fragile cultural-environmental sites. At its heart is artist Mohamed Amine Hamouda, whose ecological practice offers a form of resistance—one built on memory, materials, and a return to ancestral knowledge.
Set along the quiet coastline of Kalba, Of Land and Water unfolds as more than an exhibition—it becomes a meditation on everything that moves, settles, erodes, and transforms. Drawing from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection, the show assembles large-scale works that explore how land and sea shape identity, memory, and the fragile geographies we call home.
n November 2025, Ab-Anbar Gallery in London hosted A Cosmogram of Holy Views, a powerful exhibition by Palestinian artist and architect Dima Srouji. The show resurfaced suppressed histories, reconfigured inherited mythologies, and reclaimed the sacred through material memory and craft.
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has marked a pivotal moment in its design journey. As the eighth and final edition of its flagship event Tanween came to a close, Ithra announced a bold transformation: beginning in 2026, the annual gathering will relaunch under a new identity — Ithra Design Week.
As 2025 draws to a close, cities across the Middle East are alive with exhibitions that explore memory, innovation, resilience, and the shifting landscapes of contemporary life. From light-driven installations in Riyadh to meditations on identity in Abu Dhabi, the region’s cultural scene is more dynamic than ever. Here is a curated look at the shows currently shaping conversations across art, culture, and design.
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In her latest solo exhibition at Hunna Art Gallery in Kuwait, Egyptian artist Amina Yahia investigates the subtle yet forceful systems shaping contemporary life in Egypt — from the built environment to the emotional interiority of its people.
At NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Ala Younis presents her first West Asia retrospective, Past of a Temporal Universe — a wide-ranging study of how history is performed, rehearsed and continually reshaped.
In Osman Hamdi Bey’s luminous painting Young Emir Studying, a young man reclines gracefully on a patterned carpet, wrapped in a robe so vividly green it seems to glow.
Les Graines Noires by Moroccan artist M’barek Bouhchichi, curated by Omar Berrada and Beya Othmani, concluded on 22 November 2025 at the Selma Feriani Gallery in Tunis.
Part Mediterranean haven, part contemporary gallery, Bungalo34 has quickly become one of Dubai’s most enchanting destinations.
Iraq’s film industry has long been marked by silence — decades of sanctions, conflict, and censorship left the country’s creative voices struggling to break through.
As the UAE’s cultural capital, Abu Dhabi has spent nearly two decades shaping the region’s creative landscape. This year, Abu Dhabi Art 2025 opened with a sense of both celebration and transition — its final edition before transforming into Frieze Abu Dhabi next year
Cairo is preparing for a landmark moment as Cairo Design Week 2025 approaches — an edition that promises to be its most expressive and ambitious yet. From 20 to 29 November 2025, Egypt’s capital will unfold into a vast, open-air museum where culture, architecture, creativity and innovation come together in a celebration of global design.
Dubai’s artistic landscape is entering a new chapter with the launch of Dom Art Projects, a female-led private art institution that promises to reshape the way art is experienced, discussed and imagined in the region.
As curator of this year’s Beyond Emerging Artists programme at Abu Dhabi Art, Syrian-born, Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj brings a uniquely poetic and deeply reflective perspective to the UAE’s flourishing creative scene.
In the midst of Sharjah International Book Fair’s dazzling halls — where glossy covers gleam under bright lights and new releases compete for attention — there is a corner that feels like stepping into another century.
Each year, millions travel to Giza to stand before the ancient pyramids — three colossal silhouettes that have outlived empires and rewritten the very concept of time.
In Dubai, a new festival is illuminating the city — not merely with light, but with meaning. Dhai Dubai, returning for its second edition from November 12 to 18, 2025, at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai, redefines what a light festival can be. Entirely curated and created by Emirati artists, it celebrates light as both art and heritage, weaving the nation’s identity into radiant form.
In the heart of Doha’s creative district, a quiet yet powerful collaboration has emerged — one that bridges continents, generations, and artistic philosophies.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks a new milestone in luxury travel with the unveiling of Dream of the Desert, the nation’s first ultra-luxury train.
Hidden amid the high-rises and bustle of downtown Beirut lies a remarkable relic: the Roman Baths, once part of the ancient city of Berytus.
The 11th iteration of Dubai Design Week (4-9 November 2025) at the Dubai Design District (d3) takes community as its guiding principle, and re-positions design as a means of gathering, belonging and social exchange.
The seventh edition of Art Cairo will take place from 22–26 January 2026, hosted at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of its first-ever Middle East Awards, spotlighting architectural excellence that blends innovation, sustainability and cultural relevance across the region.
The fifth edition of the Noor Riyadh festival is set to transform the Saudi capital from 20 November to 6 December 2025 under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye”.
This year, Manar Abu Dhabi ventures beyond its coastal origins and journeys inland to Al Ain, the city of oases, where art, heritage, and light converge in a poetic celebration of place and meaning.
As part of Dubai Design Week 2025, L’ÉCOLE Middle East, the School of Jewellery Arts, unveils “Poetry of Birds” — an exhibition that merges art, jewellery, and poetry to reflect on the timeless symbolism of birds as emblems of freedom, renewal, and the human spirit. The exhibition opens on 6 November 2025 and runs until 25 April 2026 at L’ÉCOLE Middle East, located in Building 10 of Dubai Design District (d3).
In his compelling new body of work, Syrian painter Elias Izoli turns the familiar imagery of the circus—a world of clowns, tight-rope walkers and trapeze artists—into a searing metaphor for life under the regime of Bashar Al Assad.
Dubai, UAE – The 2026 edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026, running 21–27 January in Dubai, will shine a bold spotlight on the transformative power of translation.
For decades, the rise of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on the Giza Plateau has done more than just add a new destination for tourists. It has become a living metaphor for widely-felt ambitions, challenges and transformations in modern Egyp
In 2025, Doha stands out not simply as Qatar’s capital, but as a vibrant canvas where heritage and high-end living meet.
In a landmark collaboration, Christie’s and Alserkal have announced an ambitious exhibition dedicated to the late Syrian painter Marwan Kassab‑Bachi
In a striking turn of events, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have together agreed to terminate their 12-year deal to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh.
In a region famous for fast-paced development, soaring skyscrapers and headline-making resorts, travellers are quietly changing how they move, stay and connect. The Middle East is shifting — not just in infrastructure, but in mindset.
In the heart of Beirut, the Sursock Museum opens its doors to a stirring new chapter of Arab cultural heritage with the arrival of the exhibition DIVAS: From Oum Kalthoum to Dalida.
In the deeply personal cinematic journey Life After Siham, French-Egyptian filmmaker Namir Abdel-Messeeh confronts grief, memory and legacy.
The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi is set to open on December 3, 2025, offering visitors an immersive experience that engages all five senses
On 9 October 2025, Miraz Art Space opened the doors to a compelling solo exhibition by acclaimed Iraqi-Kurdish artist Avan Sdiq, titled “When/Where."...
The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar 2026 is set to feature an impressive lineup of galleries from across the Arab and Middle Eastern region, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic voices of the area. These galleries play a vital role in promoting local talents, fostering cultural exchange, and expanding the global visibility of regional art practices.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Samir Sayegh’s exhibition “ A journey” at the Saleh Barakat Gallery, where I also had the opportunity to meet Samir and take a brief tour of his remarkable art masterpieces.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is currently showcasing a groundbreaking exhibition titled Samia Halaby: Kinetic Paintings, running from May 9 to November 17, 2025. This exhibition is part of MoMA’s First Look series and is located on Floor 3 of the museum
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Performing Abstraction: Samia Halaby and the Kinetic Painting Group
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi continues to offer world-class cultural experiences with its latest exhibition, Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances. Running until...
Renowned Spanish artist مانولو فالديس is showcasing his small-scale sculptures in his second solo exhibition at Opera Gallery in Atlantis The Royal, Dubai...
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n Lines and Forms, art exhibition at Leila Heller’s Gallery, Samaha’s work unfolds like a visual conversation, where each piece begins with forms laid on a blank canvas, one naturally leading to the next.
"Float in Symmetry," Daniel Asater's debut exhibition, offers a captivating exploration of vulnerability and balance through the medium of photography.
Hartwig Fischer, ex-director of the British Museum, has been named as the founding director of Saudi Arabia’s new Museum of World Cultures
Lebanese artist Omar Mismar made a splash at the Venice Biennale with a series of political mosaics inspired by ancient works, some of which comment on the regime of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.
Oussama Baalbaki is an artist who is situated fully within his paintings, providing an intimacy with his world that we can somehow believe.
At the Tinguely Museum, Argentinian artist Mika Rottenberg’s wonderfully chaotic, absurd, and clever video works address ideas of hard and soft power vis-a-vis capitalism, gender dominance, and the natural world.
Art lovers and collectors are invited to embark on a new artistic journey on June 20-30 from 12-8 PM at ARTHAUS Beirut in Gemmayze.
Christie's Pulled two art pieces by Ayman Baalbaki from its upcoming auction
LEBANON | UNTITLED to showcase leading modern and contemporary Lebanese artists at Cromwell Place, as part of Middle East curated moments
Online Auction for Arcache house including modern and contemporary art and decor pieces.
In a city known for its rich cultural heritage, its newest art house is opening its doors to the public in Jeddah in honor of a tradition that has spanned generations and continents.
Tesla has started selling a mini version of its Cyberquad quad bike for kids.
Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) hosted its third annual FTA 2021 Prize today in Doha, Qatar, at the National Museum.
A 12th-century candlestick broke the record for an Islamic piece at Sotheby's after it was sold as part of the Art of the Islamic World and India auction this week.
A large planet-like circular form dappled with what appear to be craters and a few black dots changes constantly in front of the viewer’s eyes.
After being held virtually in 2020, Abu Dhabi Art is returning this year with a physical event at the capital city’s Manarat Al-Saadiyat.
The book fits all age groups but primarily caters to an older audience as some stories have dark themes
All tickets for the “Kings of the Sun” exhibition in Prague have been sold out until June 6
Christie’s Paris - 16 June 2021, 5 pm
Tarek Al-Ghoussein has an ability to immerse himself in projects that require commitment over an extended period of time.
Unveiled in a fashion film, Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest Dior collection explores fairy tale tropes and modern femininity.
Developer’s Novel Virus-killing Air Filter Ups Standard for Indoor Air Quality.
A French documentary film revealed that the most expensive painting in the world, "Salvatore Mundi", was not entirely Leonardo da Vinci's work, and it raised the curtain on a diplomatic conflict between France and the Saudi owner of the painting.
The puppet’s latest venture is a collaboration with German sportswear giant Adidas, which was revealed on Monday.
The gallery's name takes inspiration from Bahrain being the first Gulf nation to strike oil
Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art auction in Paris is set to present works by two renowned Egyptian artists, Mohammed and Effat Naghi in April.
KARL LAGERFELD has announced the launch of the Ramadan K/KARL SEVEN mini shoulder bag on April 1, 2021.
The aluminium-clad Luma Arles arts tower designed by Frank Gehry to evoke Van Gogh's Starry Night painting is nearing completion in southern France.
The exhibition began its worldwide tour at the Institute of the Arab World in Paris in 2015, moving to the British Museum and then onto Zurich’s Rietberg Museum, which was the last stop in its European journey
In collaboration with rapper Tommy Cash, Adidas has unveiled the longest running sneaker they have ever imagined, taking direct inspiration from Superstar, one of its favorite models.
Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz has just made his ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2021 collection more accessible to fashion lovers.
A light that uses ultraviolet radiation to sanitize outdoor spaces, claiming this could reduce the risk of people contracting Covid-19.
The lake scenery in winter and spring may look like any other lake in the world, but in the summer it becomes "the most charming place in Canada".
LOEWE is releasing a new collection of bags featuring the house’s iconic Anagram logo patterned within soft canvas jacquard.
The Palais Galliera, the City of Paris Fashion Museum, reopens its doors after extension work and presents the first retrospective in Paris of a unique and remarkable fashion designer: Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971)
Annie Vartivarian's not-for-profit will be both a pop-up gallery and a digital platform for artists and designers.
A $22,000 tiny home can be unfolded from the box it's delivered in by 2 people in 3 hours and is meant to be moved around
It is believed that the dead placed within their mouths amulets made of gold foil in the form of tongues, to ensure their ability to pronounce in the afterlife.
Princess Safia and Lomar launch Khaleeki Chic abaya line, a modern and global abaya for all women.
Studio Roosegaarde has unveiled Grow, a 20,000-square-metre light installation designed to highlight the beauty of agriculture while also improving crop growth.
A pair of supertall skyscrapers united by planted terraces will define the mixed-use Tower C development, which Zaha Hadid Architects is designing for Shenzhen, China.
Here are some highlights from Nabil Anani’s ‘In Pursuit of Utopia,’ at Zawyeh Gallery in Dubai until April 29
Loss of hearing has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi, now looking forward to her first solo exhibition.
Modifications have been made to allow China's popular winter festival to go ahead due to small outbreaks of COVID-19 in nearby cities.
New York's government has revealed plans for a 366-meter-long elevated walkway that will connect the High Line in Manhattan to the recently extended Penn Station.
The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, managed to break two new Guinness World Records records, after the first minutes of the new year 2021 received a huge display of fireworks.
The famous French fashion designer, Pierre Cardin, was buried in a private ceremony at the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris.
The Saudi Ministry of Culture is about to launch the 2nd edition of an art residency in the picturesque Al-Balad in Jeddah for 2021-2022.
This holiday season, a Lebanese architect created a regional twist by crafting painted metal decorations for the traditional buildings that line Beirut's streets.
Marie-Noëlle Fattal’s photo exhibition will start on December 17th at BEYt Mar Mikhaël.
Online shoppers can now get the Lebanese fashion fix as Elie Saab will now be available on the cutting edge platform.
Music lovers have yet another reason to visit Nashville as the National Museum of African American Music is preparing to launch in January 2021.
The Middle Eastern art scene has been showcasing some of the world’s most infamous paintings and digitalized immersive experiences by the likes of Van Gogh, and once again, the UAE is bringing two of the world’s highest valued paintings.
US startup Aptera has developed a solar and electric vehicle with a range of up to 1,000 miles on a full battery, which it claims most drivers won't need to charge.
Scottish designer Phoenix Instinct has developed a lightweight wheelchair with a movable axle position that automatically adjusts the chair's center of gravity to stop overbalancing.
Architect Tosin Oshinowo and designer Chrissa Amuah have made the conceptual, jewellery-like Egaro face shield for this year's Design Miami.
Mysterious monoliths are popping up in the US and Europe, spawning wild theories and puzzling authorities.
Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will echo with a song on Christmas Eve as it holds its first choir concert since the massive fire that nearly destroyed the gothic masterpiece last year.
The Lebanese painter discusses one of her pieces from a group exhibition being shown online by Mark Hachem Gallery until November 28.
Disneyland Paris will remain closed for the holiday season despite its initial plan to welcome back visitors in time for Christmas celebrations.
Plans for a new floating resort near Dubai Marina have been unveiled, and it could be the next iconic accommodation option in the city.
The Conceptual 'Sustainable Family Farm' is Eco-Friendly
In this particular moment in history, while we are paying more attention to the environment, Maison Genny wanted to create a trench coat designed to shield the body from external agents whilst protecting our clothes.
The Middle East has a penchant for obtaining Guinness World Record Titles and one of many this year, the latest one seems to be rather impressive!
Mango started a project to replace paper packaging with paper bags, becoming the first major textile company to do so in Spain.
While bringing the outdoors into her home, Erin Sullivan has used pancakes as canyons and broccoli as a forest, proving creativity can really thrive when put to the test…
The oasis includes more than 2.5 million palm trees feeding on a huge aquifer through 280 artesian springs
Architecture studio Powerhouse Company has created a reception building topped with a circular walking trail as part of a development in Chengdu, China.
A new short film competition is set to entice and support local filmmakers while challenging them as they write, shoot, and edit their creations in just 48 hours.
A brand new statue of Harry Potter flying his Nimbus 2000 was unveiled last week in London's Leicester Square.
The organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai have released images of buildings by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Grimshaw, and Foster + Partners that will host next year's coronavirus-delayed event.
BIG and 3D-printed building company ICON have revealed they are working on Project Olympus, which aims to develop robotic construction for the moon.
Jeddah’s rich and colorful past is riddled with events that can take a lifetime to tell, and which will soon be on display for all to see.
London architecture studio WilkinsonEyre has designed the Lille Langebro bicycle bridge as a convenient route across Copenhagen's inner harbour for cyclists and pedestrians.
Designer Ini Archibong took visual cues from the staggered rock formations of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland when creating his Kadamba Gate table and benches, which were showcased during London Design Festival.
TU Delft researcher Bob Hendrikx has created Living Cocoon, a coffin made from mycelium that helps bodies decompose faster while improving the surrounding soil.
Technology company Embodied has developed a robot companion for children that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and respond to natural conversation and facial expressions.
Givenchy's Antigona collection consists of functional and fashion-forward leather accessories for men.
Tent-topped timber platforms form guest rooms in this eco-resort in Costa Rica, which Paris-based studio AW2 completed "without cutting down a single tree and without the use of concrete and nails".
South Korean electronics company LG has integrated electronic fans and HEPA filters into a face mask, in order to turn it into a wearable air purifier.
The Palestinian designer discusses his journey from launching his own brand to designing drinking fountains for Expo 2020
Now a museum is opening that’s fully entrenched in the digital space, the first of its kind to put the virtual experience front and center.
Givenchy unveils the Antigona Soft handbag collection, which is the latest addition to the Antigona family of bags, and is unique in colors and textures that mimic the Fall / Winter 2021/2020 season.
The Minifarm Hydroponic Indoor Vertical Garden Has Space for 72 Plants
A library in the city of Haikou, China that is intended "to be a wormhole that transcends time and space".
Businesses in Italy are reviving the tradition of selling wine and other drinks from tiny wall hatches known as wine windows. The tradition dates back to the 1600s when Italy was in the grip of another pandemic.
Zaha Hadid Architects has shared its design for the CECEP Shanghai Campus in China, which will utilise renewable energy technologies and recycled materials.
Turin-based design collective Studio Nucleo has created a series of chromatic furniture items constructed to form a pixellated effect for an exhibition at Nilufar Gallery.
Visitors to Shenzhen's Burberry flagship store can use Tencent's WeChat app to interact with the window display and play their own music in fitting rooms.
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a modular housing for a site off the coast of Honduras with curved roofs and rounded balconies that can be customised by residents.
Belgians are heading to the countryside for vacation this year, and many are discovering the half-tent, half-tree house structures in a forest in Borgloon, Belgium.
Anthénea, a fully equipped luxury pod that runs on solar energy and discharges clean water while providing a truly unforgettable experience for guests.
This Conceptual Cable Car System Rethinks Urban Transportation
Swiss designer Yves Behar has unveiled his design for French ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau's underwater pressurised research station that will be "the ocean's equivalent to the International Space Station".
The collaboration led to the creation of the SIGNATURE Canvas limited edition travel supplies collection, signed by Berloti for the first time.
Japanese artist Yuko Nishikawa suspends perforated, papier-mache-style lamps from the ceiling to create dream-like compositions in her You See a Sheep project.
Architecture studio APL Design Workshop has built a foyer on a raised platform ringed by trees for an open-air theatre in Kurobe, Japan.
The Conceptual 'Armis' Slide Shoe Can be Printed in a Single Cycle
Beirut-based designer Sandra Mansour is producing a diffusion collection with Swedish high-street powerhouse H&M, making her the first Arab designer ever to do so.
Barcelona-based jewellery and fashion brand MAM has created a large, disc-shaped bracelet made from raffia, which can also be used as a hair tie.
Architecture studio Nudes has designed a school covered in plants and topped by a cycling track shaped like an infinity symbol for Pune, India.
New Mummies Discovered in Egypt May Hold Clues to Finally Finding Cleopatra's Tomb
The show will go on for the Venice Film Festival in September, but with a few modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Grazia Chiuri offers an in-depth look inside her Dior Haute Couture Fall 2020 collection.
Designed to reach a top-speed of 60 knots, powered by its twin V12, 2,000 horsepower engines, the yacht will be modeled on the Lamborghini Sian.
The ship won’t be stopping anywhere on the way, and passengers will stay on the boat for the entire two-week journey.
British firm Foster + Partners has unveiled a masterplan for a site in Beverly Hills that will include plant-covered residences and elevated botanical gardens.
A new watch museum that is a pavilion for the art and science of watchmaking has just opened in Switzerland's watchmaking heartland, Vallée de Joux.
Abu Dhabi is all set to have its very own drive-in cinema. The first of its kind in the UAE’s capital, the experience will be set up in partnership with Reel Cinemas at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Plush, tufted velvet seats are drooped over complex frameworks of interlocking wooden poles in this furniture collection by Marija Puipaitė and Vytautas Gečas, which takes design cues from horse saddles.
One of the most beloved and historical theaters in the world may not reopen after being empty for several months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The MIZUNO ENERZY Signature Shoe Delivers a High Energy Return
A state attorney on Thursday recommended that Turkey’s highest administrative court reject a request that Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, which now serves as museum, be turned back into a mosque, state-run media reported.
A new resort and casino is coming to Las Vegas, but you might need to leave the kids at home.
Altering the aesthetic of conventional school uniforms, Kim added unusual materials and elements such as beanbags and leg warmers to her garments.
The iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa will soon have a stunning new attraction, a hotel built inside train carriages that sit atop a bridge.
The Crystal skybridge, which connects four 250-metre-tall skyscrapers, has opened as the first stage of Safdie Architects Raffles City Chongqing complex in China.
The Berlin office of David Chipperfield Architects has built an art gallery and conference hall to complete the Carmen Würth Forum cultural building in Künzelsau, Germany.
Bright aluminium pipes that have been hit, folded and welded into crumpled forms make up this furniture collection by South Korean designer Yeon Jinyeong.
Last week news broke that Matthew Williams, the American designer behind Alyx, will be taking over as creative director for Givenchy, with his debut collection showing in Paris this October.
Taiwanese studio Yuhsien has created a series of amorphous glass vessels designed to look like bubbles, which are designed to be placed over vases.
Being constructed as part of The World Islands’ Heart of Europe Project, ‘Raining Street,’ is soon to become Dubai‘s hottest, or rather, coolest new destination.
Central Saint Martins graduate Jessan Macatangay incorporated deconstructed chairs into his striking fashion collection, to symbolise how people carry the weight of personal struggles.
Africa by Design is a platform that promotes designers from sub-Saharan Africa.
Marjan van Aubel has designed a set of stained glass-style solar panels that will form part of the Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Transport design studio PriestmanGoode has developed a concept for a high-performance balloon and pressurised capsule for Space Perspective to take space tourists on a "cruise" around the stratosphere.
Students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) will be able to take advantage of a new program teaching business Chinese.
Swedish furniture brand Hem has revealed the creative processes that went into Soft Baroque studio's Puffy Brick counter, which is made from jesmonite-injected balloons.
Music returned to Barcelona's legendary Gran Teatre del Liceu on Monday with a string quartet playing to an audience made up entirely of house plants.
Those planning future travels to Iceland may be interested in checking out an amazing oceanfront geothermal lagoon that is set to open in the spring of 2021.
While many gyms are struggling to reopen under new social-distancing guidelines, one club has found a creative solution for people who don't want to give up their workouts.
Jameela Jamil has a well-known penchant for Arab designers. The British-Pakistani-Indian actress and activist has been pictured donning looks from regional labels on plenty of occasions, including designs by Rami Kadi and Georges Chakra, to name a few.
Machu Picchu Village opposes the reopening of the archaeological site, for fear of transmission in an area where few cases have been reported.
Hearing aids and a brassiere for breast cancer sufferers are among the unorthodox jewellery designs shared by Lucerne School of Art and Design students as part of their school show.
Lorem Ipsum is a creative studio that crafts exhibitions and experiential installations, such as an audiovisual recreation of an airstrike, that fully immerse visitors in a story.
The Belgian government announced a raft of measures last week to encourage domestic tourism as the country emerges from three months of lockdown.
Architect NBBJ has unveiled a masterplan for Net City, a car-free district in Shenzhen "roughly the size and shape of Midtown Manhattan" for Chinese technology company Tencent.
The two painters called for their mutual appreciation in a letter dated 1888 bearing their signatures.
The ceremony for film’s highest honors will take place on April 25, 2021, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement.
Sinuous spruce-wood walls wind around this cosy cave-like suite that Tenon Architecture has created for a resort hotel in southern Greece.
Algerians and Europeans, including British tourists, will be permitted back into the country from 27 June, and a further announcement about conditions of entry into the country is expected next week.
United Airlines will address coronavirus concerns by requiring passengers and crew to submit a health assessment before flying.
BAIT and Reebok Launch the Army Men Iteration of the Instapump
Fenwick-Iribarren Architects and Pattern Design have unveiled the Education City Stadium near Doha, which is the third and largest of the venues for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be completed so far.
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández has created three metal stands for displaying flowers without a bulky vase.
The June Edition of Vogue Italia Features Colorful Child Drawings
While many countries in the world have halted construction work and put projects on hold due to the pandemic, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward with its giga-projects, including the homeland of its forefathers, Diriyah.
As lockdowns ease and travelling resumes around the world, the chief concern is how to ensure everyone’s health and safety. The World Travel & Tourism Council has come up with a way of doing just that, thanks to a “safe travels” stamp.
The UK has introduced mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving into the country, including returning citizens and residents.
At the police barracks at Dhaka’s Gulshan area in the diplomatic zone, members of the force began their day on Thursday with yoga sessions.
While most of the fashion world is still reeling from the likely longterm effects of Covid-19‘s global lockdown, Lebanese couturier Nicolas Jebran is optimistic about a better and brighter future ahead for his beloved industry.
An afternoon spent sipping a coffee or wine on a café terrace is an essential Parisian experience and as lockdown measures are eased across France locals have returned to the terraces to continue the tradition.
Last week, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) released a brand new, online portal discussing race, racism, and racial identity.
This Conceptual Fire Department Vehicle is Futuristic
Italy is on its way to having its own Camino de Santiago with a new route that will connect all of the country's national parks.
The Berliner Ensemble theater group has removed around 500 of its 700 seats to prepare for reopening in alignment with Germany's social-distancing policies.
Celine is pre-launching a new soft day bag June 5 and it is poised to see lovers of the French house’s accesories fall hard.
The first thing 103-year-old great-great-grandmother Jennie Stejna asked for once she was officially cleared of COVID-19 was to crack open a cold beer to celebrate.
Graphic designers are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and current protests, sharing illustrations and links to resources that people can use to help others and educate themselves.
London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for town halls around the UK that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles.
A dazzling digital art exhibition on Vincent Van Gogh is heading to Toronto in June as both a walk-in and drive-in experience, giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves inside the Dutch master's larger-than-life paintings.
The forecourt of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has opened to the public once again for the first time since the devastating blaze that damaged the iconic building over one year ago.
The ancient Wieliczka salt mine, begun in the 13th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Multiply Created a Preventative Fashion Accessory Inspired by Crinolines
The Xiaomi Patoneer UVC Sterilization Pen is Rechargeable
Pink Label Congo is Making Its Debut on 3D Models
The Hope C+ UV LED Sanitizing Box Cleans Almost Anything
Unveiled by Latvian design start-up Zeltini, the Z-Triton is a tiny electric camper that also transforms into a boat and a tricycle.
The Georgian government announced that domestic tourism can resume from 15 June while borders could open to foreign tourists as early as 1 July.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is to reopen this Saturday.
Summer weather has arrived and Target wants to help consumers freshen up their wardrobe with its new Designer Dress Collection.
Universal Orlando plans to reopen on 5 June at reduced capacity and new health and with strict new safety procedures in place.
As some European countries reopen cultural institutions as part of their gradual emergence from lockdown, officials in Italy are coming up with inventive ways to keep visitors safe while they get their art fix.
The 'MÜV' Mobility Vehicle Concept Has a User-Friendly Design
Quay Australia Teamed Up with Lizzo for Its Newest Collection
The Conceptual 'Qworkntine' Office Pods Help Protect Employees
Veronica Toppino is Inspired by Historic Examples of Social Distancing
More than food and drink is offered inside this healthy cafe in Madrid, where architecture practice Andrés Jaque/Office for Political Innovation has included a host of quirky facilities.
A community project in Venezuela and an adult playground are among the experiential concepts envisioned by seven students from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in this Virtual Design Festival schools exhibition of graduate work.
The North Face x Supreme Drop 2 Features a Paint Splatter Print
Bali, one of Southeast Asia's most popular backpacking destinations, could reopen to tourists in October, the Indonesian government has said.
The ZOTAC VR GO 3.0 Gaming Backpack PC Can be Brought Anywhere
Nothing New Sneakers Have a Durable, Eco-Friendly Design
The Couch A Vibe Festival Presents an Online Music Experience
A New York City park took social distancing to the next level this weekend by drawing circles several feet apart for people to sit inside.
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey announced that it will soon reopen its animal safari as a drive-thru.
The Surf Lakes Wave Pool Generates 2,000 Waves Per Hour
Artist Katherine McMahon transformed a closed diner into an art gallery in Southampton, New York.
While in-person celebrations may be off-limits, UGG still wants to help consumers celebrate Pride Month with its new all-gender-slides collection.
The 'Zeus' Smart Wallet Thwarts Thieves in Multiple Ways
Drest Offers Digital Styling Challenges Using Designer Clothing Pieces
A high-rise hotel in Athens has been ordered to demolish its top two floors following complaints the building was obstructing views of the Acropolis.
In Italy, the town of Vicchio, near Florence, has found a way to show people how to keep their distance in the town’s plaza without ruining its classic, aesthetic appeal.
The 'AERIAL A1' Tree Tent Hammock Offers a Comfy Space to Rest
Suicoke recently teamed up with the popular Danish furniture brand HAY on the bold and colorful new HAY x Suicoke Depa sandal collection.
With cinemas in Berlin closed for the foreseeable future a new initiative born out of lockdown is bringing the movie theatre to people's homes instead.
CYCLING IN POST-LOCKDOWN LONDON COULD INCREASE TEN-FOLD SAYS MAYOR
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, California, is in full bloom.
Cos has launched its first line of women’s activewear as part of its Spring 2020 offering.
Walt Disney World's shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will reopen May 20 after closing in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
the Dutch fashion designer explains how working with architects has informed her approach to textile design and led to her working on a full-scale museum extension last year.
Alphabet Parented with AT&T to Make Project Loon Global
European cities including Paris, Berlin and Milan are working to become more bike and pedestrian-friendly after lockdown.
Researches Created Wearable Sleeve to Control a Tetris Game
Though Patagonia is well known for its sustainable designs, the brand's Spring/Summer 2020 collection features a host of eco-friendly innovations.
The Chaise Renversée Offers a Place to Work and a Spot to Relax
The Sanwa Home Privacy Tent Offers a Workspace in Small Homes
This Earbuds Concept Unlocks Smartphones with a Tap
Argentina has banned all internal and international commercial flights until September 1st as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Proenza Schouler and Birkenstock Join Forces on a Set of Footwear
The AVENTI A-10 Watch Brings Automotive Aesthetics to the Wrist
Christian Lewis is taking self-isolation to the next level. He's completely alone on a tiny Scottish island with his dog, Jet.
The Katallis EV.500 Has an Old-Fashioned Aluminum Frame
The Danner x Topo Designs SP20 Capsule Has Vibrant Finishes
While museums around the world are shuttered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Apollo’s usual weekly pick of exhibition openings will be replaced by a selection of digital initiatives providing virtual access to art and culture.
A pack of mischievous rats cause chaos in this installation by graffiti artist Banksy who, like many, is working from home during the coronavirus lockdown.
This picture taken on June 18, 2018 shows tourists taking pictures of a mural at the now derelict ashram visited by the Beatles 50 years ago, in Rishikesh in northern India.
With the most important sales period of the year wiped out across the Middle East, luxury brands could be hit hard in key markets like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to mall closures and lockdown.
Sports brand Nike has created the Air Max 2090 to demonstrate what it sees as being the future of trainer design.
A cluster of roaming artificial islands designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot is set to be built in Copenhagen's harbour.
Paris-based agency JCPCDR Architecture has invented an oak table that raises and lowers from the ceiling using a mechanism that looks like seat belts to save on space.
In an open letter, the organisation criticises building work in the historic area, which is on the nomination list to become a World Heritage site
The tattoo artists of Tattoo Bob in Rotterdam-Katendrecht temporarily focused on embellishing footwear for doctors and nurses, since all tattoo shops are closed until April 28th.
The London Eye, England and buildings along the Qiantang River, China turn blue in support of medical workers.
Lucas and her team of 12 dogs help make grocery deliveries across northern Maine.
Christians in the Philippines celebrate Palm Sunday on their laptop.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery/The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
People enjoy the sun at an outdoor restaurant, despite the continuing spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Stockholm
You can find the adorable best friends at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, where they often spend their days playing together.
A packed drive-in movie theater in Essen, Germany, on Monday, March 30, 2020. Only two people are allowed per car, tickets are sold online only.
Architect Jaimie Shorten's will install six singing shark sculptures leaping from a London canal as this year's pavilion for the Architecture Foundation.
A museum visitor looking at Edward Hopper's Morning Sun (1952).
These Hollywood men are putting a modern twist on an old favorite.
As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.
American architect Marc Thorpe has developed a conceptual installation near Marfa and the border of Mexico that resembles a large spaceship landing on earth.
Anyone in need of a temporary desk during the coronavirus crisis can build one themselves, using this design by Danish startup Stykka.
Longer hair gives you more room to have fun with colors, layers, and styles.
Instagram users have decided that lashes and nails simply aren't enough and have begun matching their brows to their brightly colored makeup in just about every way possible.
From March 17, the Manon operas, Don Giovanni and the ballet Swan Lake will be available in free access on the Opera and Culturebox websites.
Voluminous baby doll dresses, a dreamy combination of chic and effortless.
In a city celebrated as the epicenter of St. Patrick's Day, pubs and restaurants in Dublin were shuttered on the holiday in an effort to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Tate Modern in London is among the four Tate locations that will be shut from tomorrow due to coronavirus
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual Met gala, scheduled to take place on May 4, has been postponed indefinitely.
Henning Larsen has revealed plans for The Arctic University Museum of Norway, which will evoke a cascade of glass beacons on the coast of Tromsø.
An epic new indoor waterpark is being constructed in the UK, with plenty of adult-focused features.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, a serene oasis hidden in plain sight within Iceland’s most popular destination.
A variety of face masks were displayed at the Marine Serre show in Paris.
Consider the environment when making your decor choices
Modern Arab art is having a moment.
Take a look to the best SPAS in Jumeirah.
Houses nearby to a local winery had Lambrusco Grasparossa coming from their taps instead of water.
Danish parents raise happy children who grow up to be happy adults who raise happy children.
Hyundai has revealed its latest Prophecy concept car that has smooth lines and is designed to prompt an emotional response.
A new resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, consists entirely of treehouses.
It's cozy season, so your feet should feel warm and look hot.
The New Givenchy handbag for summer 2020
Scaly aluminium cladding and projecting glass boxes wrap around Frank Gehry's Luma Arles tower, which is nearing completion in the south of France.
There's a huge ranch in Texas available for rent that has its own four-story waterslide.
Nike has designed basketball and soccer uniforms for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that it says will be the "most sustainable" and "highest performing" to date.
If you’re looking for amazing drinks, food and views of the city –day or night, rooftop lounges in Chicago are a must for any visitor or local looking for a great time.
“I wanted to imagine what could happen if the past could look at us.”
Mountains, monasteries and a whole lot of mystery await in Armenia, a must-visit this year
BEIRUT ART FAIR is an international modern and contemporary art fair with a focus on the artistic scenes of the Middle East and the Mediterranean basin.
Lucy has survived hurricanes, fires, and developers.
The amazing mostly monochromic pieces of Elie Saab wowed the audience at Paris Fashion Week 2020
Lebanese-born French novelist Amin Maalouf was awarded the National Order of Merit by the French government
"Ready-to-wear has been a growth area," said Tamara Ralph. "Within a season or two, sales will outpace couture."
Legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will feature in a hologram concert in Cairo next week
The newest exhibit by Atélier des Lumières covers both the late 19th and early 20th centuries of Western art
If you’ve fantasized about floating in space but lack the skills and training to make the astronaut life a reality, you still have an opportunity to achieve weightlessness, and you won’t have to exit the earth’s atmosphere to do it.
Take a look on our favourite items from CHLOE collection in Paris fashion week
A Chinese architect designed a shield that would protect a wearer during a coronavirus outbreak by using UV light to sterilise itself.
Our top 5 choices from Maison Marginal Autumn/Winter 2020 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week
menswear designer Harikrishnan has matched cropped tailored jackets with billowing latex trousers to create exaggerated silhouettes.
Anthony Vaccarello returns to the bourgeoisie grace of the Nineties for Saint Laurent’s Fall 2020 Paris show.
The Design Transfigured/Waste Reimagined exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features over 30 projects that repurpose waste products
The trailblazing Lebanese artist whose richly colored abstract paintings and intricate, organically shaped sculptures in wood, clay, aluminum, and other materials.
Design Museum celebrates the electronic history of Kraftwerk, Chemical Brothers and Aphex Twin.
Is it the breath-taking nature, the colourful spices, the endless details, or the amazing hospitality?
Winter at Tantora strives to keep pace with the evolution of humanity and the mix between the arts and technical development.
A unique and fantastical collaboration
Our favourite Lanvin items for AW2020
If you've ever wanted to vacation on a Caribbean island with Mickey Mouse and friends, you could soon be in luck
Stars, moons, planets, spaceships, people will be looking out of this world for tattoo inspiration in 2020.
Seoul Fashion Week was scheduled for March 17-21 has been cancelled, as cases of the coronavirus continue to rapidly increase within South Korea.
Take a look on our favourites from Bottega Veneta 2020 Autumn collection
Demyttenaere and Hocke went viral in 2019 after they posted a photo of themselves hanging out of a train.
Great initiative taken by the SAUDI Aviation Authority to protect Passengers rights
The Rolls Royce Phantom that once belonged to His Highness Sheikh Zayed Founder of UAE is located in Vienna and will be back to UAE soon
Four designers from the region, including two Saudis, featured in the prestigious show
Dubai Food Festival caters for every taste...don't miss it
An exceptional exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci
The cast of Friends is to reunite for a one-off special, more than 15 years since the show ended.
“The Art of Banksy ‘Without Limits'” will run at the King Abdullah Financial Centre in Riyadh from February 21 until April 20.
Paris Fashion Week schedule
As a former member of the Young British Artists, you may think Gavin Turk is led by popular demand. Nothing less is true, though, with this artist who fills cans with “artist’s urine”.
Drawing inspiration from Riccardo Tisci's formative years.
Hey LA! Save the date for the new LV x Frieze Partnership.