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          Art

          A deep dive into visual creativity, from classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, and the impact of art on culture and society

          Japanese architect Tadao Ando poses in front of a public toilet designed by him used in the Wim Wenders film, Perfect Days. AFP

          Meet the Japanese architect behind the floating Dubai Museum of Art

          Art & DesignOctober 26, 2025
          Date palm weaving at the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Ithra

          Ithra’s Khoos Initiative keeps palm weaving alive for the future

          CultureOctober 24, 2025
          A trapeze artist, in Elias Izoli's circus-themed series, has her eyes closed, not in fear but as if she'd rather be elsewhere. Photo: Ayyam Gallery

          Elias Izoli's clowns and acrobats embody the weight and silence of Assad's Syria

          Art & DesignOctober 23, 2025
          A distinct smell has been created for Still life in a Pantry by Jeremie Plume. Victor Besa / The National

          Louvre Abu Dhabi launches tour that lets visitors smell the art

          CultureOctober 22, 2025
          Head (1975-76) by Marwan Kassab-Bachi. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation

          Marwan show coming to Dubai charts remarkable career of late Syrian painter

          CultureOctober 20, 2025
          Artworks by participants of the Art Therapy workshops at the Tarkib House for Art and Culture, which included Modern Art, Ready made Art, and posters. Photo: Aymen AlAmeri / The National

          Art therapy helps Iraqis heal from war, violence and trauma

          MENAOctober 17, 2025
          As Water Falls by Bruno Aiello Destombes is one of many installations part of light art festival Manar Abu Dhabi 2025. Photo: Bruno Aiello Destombes

          Light exhibition Manar Abu Dhabi to illuminate emirate with glowing sculptures

          CultureOctober 14, 2025
          Visitors will never experience the same space twice, say architectural duo Yokomae et Bouayad of their Choreography of a Cloud, Dancing Shadows pavilion at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim for The National

          Art at Louvre Abu Dhabi sheds light on shadows, from mashrabiya to shoji screens

          CultureOctober 13, 2025
          Abu Dhabi Art has been held annually since 2007. Seen here, an artwork by Jasem Alsanea at the 2024 festival. Victor Besa / The National

          Abu Dhabi Art to become Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026 under new partnership

          Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
          As part of his masterclass at Museum of the Future in Dubai, Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi will discuss the history of Arab art. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Dia Al Azzawi on working in exile: 'Everything I offer is part of Arab culture'

          Art & DesignOctober 10, 2025
          The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale will be held at the Jax district. Photo: Diriyah Biennale Foundation

          Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale reveals theme and artists

          CultureOctober 08, 2025
          Translation Island by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer was part of the first Manar Abu Dhabi event. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

          Shining a light on Manar Abu Dhabi: Dates, locations and how to attend

          CultureOctober 07, 2025
          Step by Step by Samia Halaby. Photo: Aya Mousawi

          Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

          CultureOctober 06, 2025
          La colline de Mekarzel (Mekarzel Hill) by Egyptian artist Mahmoud Said. Photo: Christie's

          Dalloul Collection masterpieces on show at Christie’s Dubai ahead of sale

          CultureOctober 03, 2025
          The ibex statue, a Mesopotamian treasure, is being returned to Iraq. It was a resident of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 50 years. Alamy

          New York's Met museum sends 4,500-year-old ibex statue home to Iraq

          MENAOctober 01, 2025
          Amer Shomali's Broken Weddings I and II at the Sharjah exhibition, their tatreez patterns inspired by Palestinian wedding dresses left behind during the 1948 Nakba. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Survival patterns: Palestinian resistance showcased in Sharjah tatreez artworks

          Art & DesignOctober 01, 2025
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