The event begins and is set to run until March 3rd but what is its purpose and how does it contribute to the country? Executive Director, Benedetta Ghione reveals the details
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Global art market returns to pre-Covid levels, says expert
Top artist Alena Vavilina says market could top $70 billion
Picasso in Dubai: $120m masterpiece on display at DIFC
Picasso’s “Femme à la montre” is on display at Sotheby’s Dubai
Dinosaur skulls, mammoth tusks, ancient fossils: Inside Dubai’s rare gallery of prehistoric artifacts
Meet the two powerlifters behind Dubai’s new mini museum of mysterious oddities housing rare prehistoric artifacts from a Russian millionaire’s private collection
Re-thinking the art industry, post-coronavirus
Art rental model has surged in popularity as we move out of the worst of the pandemic
Why tradition wins out over technology when it comes to art
With all the focus on technology it would be easy to consign art to the history books, to be looked on in amazement by students-of-the-future studying science, tech, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as a reminder of a bygone era
Video: How to combat gender bias in art
Maya Allison, executive director of the University Gallery at NYU Abu Dhabi, explains why the feeling of discomfort created when viewing powerful artwork is important for raising human awareness of intrinsic biases.
How to challenge gender bias in the art world
Despite more women in art schools, the percentage of male artists represented in galleries remains higher
What you need to know about the reopening of Louvre Abu Dhabi
Tickets will be available on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website ahead of the museum’s reopening this Wednesday and entry will be free for guests under the age of 18.
Video: How are people traveling to museums & art galleries from home
Virtual reality websites are becoming a ticket to cultural experiences for many who are currently self-isolating.
Video: Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival showcases Emirati & international talent
Marking its eighth edition, the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (RAFAF) showcased talented local and international artists, photographers and filmmakers this year.
Video: Why modern art is so expensive
From completely white canvases to simple abstract colours, these seemingly basic works can cost you millions.
The art of making money in the Middle East
Artwork is growing into the ideal asset class for investors in the Middle East, as the region’s art scene continues to flourish
Video: A hub for art and pop culture in Dubai
Alserkal Avenue is a massive Dubai art hub housed in a complex of 91 warehouses that were once the site of a marble factory.
Video: The economics of galleries and art in the Middle East
The economics of art and galleries in the Middle East was discussed with artist Pokras Lampas and Sylvain P Gaillard, director of Opera Gallery.
Louvre Abu Dhabi to exhibit Rembrandt, Vermeer works
Works by Dutch masters Rembrandt and Vermeer are part of the gallery’s first exhibition this year
In pictures: 12th edition of Art Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah
The region’s most important art fair and this year will expand the number of international galleries participating from 94 to 105.