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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.
At Taymour Grahne Projects, the exhibition Five Painters brings together five emerging female artists from the Gulf, offering a compelling look at how a new generation is redefining contemporary painting. Running until 11 July 2026, the exhibition features more than 20 works by Roudhah Al Mazrouei, Dalal Al-Obaidi, Latifa Alajlan, Hayfa Algwaiz, and Hawazin Alotaibi.
The UAE’s contemporary art scene has grown remarkably over the last decade, moving from informal, artist-led initiatives to globally recognized institutions. The exhibition Rays, Ripples, Residue at 421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi, reflects on this journey, offering a rich retrospective of experimentation, mentorship, and creative community building in the Emirates.
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.
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.
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 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”.
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 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.
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Totems, Khawla Foundation
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"Float in Symmetry," Daniel Asater's debut exhibition, offers a captivating exploration of vulnerability and balance through the medium of photography.
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Altering the aesthetic of conventional school uniforms, Kim added unusual materials and elements such as beanbags and leg warmers to her garments.
United Airlines will address coronavirus concerns by requiring passengers and crew to submit a health assessment before flying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Architecture firm OMA has completed the Galleria department store in Gwanggyo, South Korea, with a stone facade that has a multifaceted-glass passage cut into it.
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.
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