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The 55th International Art Exhibition titled 'Il Palazzo Enciclopedico' (The Encyclopedic Palace), curated by Massimiliano Gioni and organized by la Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta, is opening to the public from Saturday 1 June to Sunday 24 November 2013 at the Giardini and at the Arsenale. The preview ...

Doha Film Institute (DFI) unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival a significant expansion to its existing grants programme, which will allow it to support new talent from around the world. DFI Grants has truly global reach, as film projects from all nations are now eligible for funding from the Institute.

At a ceremony that highlighted the remarkable achievements and evolution of Dubai’s cultural scene, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) honoured 40 organisations and individuals with the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards for their committed support and generous contribution to strengthening the ...

Salsali Private Museum (SPM), is pleased to annouce that Ramin Salsali, the Founder of SPM, was appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai as 'Patron of the Arts of Dubai', 2013.

In recognition of the contribution ...

On 13 May, 2013 during the awards ceremony by Dubai Arts and Culture Authority, Alserkal family was awarded with Patron of the Arts Award by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai for their contribution to arts and culture in Dubai.

Acclaimed Italian pianist and composer, Cesare Picco dazzled the audience in the capital with his astounding repertoireat last night’s ‘Piano Calling’ concert held at the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi auditorium.

Held under the auspices of the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the 500-strong audience featured severaldignitaries, including the Director General ...

World-renowned artist Christo has announced a further contribution of USD 10,000 to the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award for the purpose of launching the careers of young UAE-based artists.

Now in its second year, the Award will have an extended application period, providing budding young artists with more than five months ...

Following the unveiling of the winners' name and works at the prize-presentation in Dubai last March, the artworks travelled then to Singapore to be showcased at Vue Privée with a little twist: a locally-made version of the 'Link' installation was presented by Mexican winner, Pablo de Laborde Lascaris and a ...

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, is set to honour the heroes behind the city’s thriving culture and arts scene with the fourth annual Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards to ...

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, will be highlighting growth opportunities for Emiratis in Dubai’s creative sector, through its participation at Careers UAE 2013.

The annual fair is aimed at providing career-driven UAE nationals with job prospects across an ...

Seizing the opportunity to exchange innovative ideas, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi announced its inaugural TEDx event on Monday, 29 April 2013 at the university campus.

The first TEDxPSUAD featured the theme, ‘It’s your time, not ours’, and the event aimed to acquaint students with the powerful concept of ideas worth ...

Christie’s is pleased to offer an outstanding collection of Orientalist Art at auction, which will take place at Christie’s Paris on 20 June 2013. A selection of masterpieces will be highlighted by the paintings of Etienne Dinet, Felix Philippoteaux and Frederick Arthur Bridgman. The entire sale is expected to realise ...

'Birth of a Museum', the first large-scale presentation of the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s permanent collection, was opened last night by HH Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council in the presence of a host of dignitaries including His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak ...

Internationally renowned art and photography retailer, Gallery One, has today unveiled the prestigious new addition to its rapidly expanding empire. The 85 square metre gallery in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, is yet another exciting addition to the brand’s existing retail portfolio across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain ...

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), officially opened the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2013 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on Wednesday 24 April).

The six day event is being ...

Gallery One are excited to announce the launch of the ‘Art of Bollywood’ collection in its galleries around the UAE.

In aid of Bollywood celebrating its 100th year of Indian Cinema, Gallery One has launched a striking collection of classic Bollywood film posters. The art pieces have a stunning and ...

Collectors from around the world brought their passion and energy to drive the sale total at Christie’s 14th consecutive sale season of Middle Eastern art, well above the high estimate. 103 works of art representing 13 different countries made a total of $6,384,750 across two evening sales held on 16 ...

Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) continues an extensive programme of music, performances and film screenings as part of Sharjah Biennial 11 (SB11), 'Re:emerge - Towards a New Cultural Cartography', which opened 13 March and will continue through 13 May, 2013.

Film screenings programmed by Tilda Swinton, Jean-Pierre Rehm, Ali Jaafar, Steve ...

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi announces its participation in GETEX Spring 2013 Silver Jubilee Edition from 17 to 19 April 2013 in Dubai to reiterate the fact that Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is the only international university in the UAE offering French education. Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi will also highlight its recently launched ...

For the seventh consecutive year, Christie’s will be holding their twice-yearly sale of Modern and Contemporary Arab, Iranian and Turkish art, on 16 and 17 April, 2013, in Dubai. In 2012, the sales had average sell through rates of around 84%, a clear indication of the success of this format ...