Entertainment | Performing & Visual Arts
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Saturday May 26
The Fridge keeps it fresh
Al Quoz warehouse is fast turning into the place to be in Dubai's music scene
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Friday May 25
Lessons from the past
Several artists examine the biased perspectives from which history is often written
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Friday May 25
Musings in graffiti
Saudi Arabian artist Hussain Al Mohasen uses an amalgamation of media and styles to convey the greed consuming the world — and highlight the message of peace
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Friday May 25
'I dodge bullets to create art'
Most graffiti artists carry out their work in secrecy but Shamsia Hassani has more reason to hide than most - she's Afghanistan's first female graffiti artist and could be killed trying to fight women's oppression with a spray can. Helen Roberts interviews her
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Tuesday May 22
Changing roles of women captured in shades of life
Male artists' paintings and photographs on display
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Friday May 18
Neglected masterpieces
Sadly, the art of the later Mughals remains under-studied and under-appreciated
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Friday May 18
Palette of concerns
Jamie Baldridge and Bernhard Buhmann explore issues such as the fragility of relationships and the dysfunctional political system
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Friday May 18
Strength within
Lita Cabellut's paintings underline the importance of tradition in the lives of women
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Friday May 11
Moving themes
Video installations explore the essence of being human
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Friday May 11
A language in the pattern
Furniture and jewellery that draw upon traditional Middle Eastern designs
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Thursday May 10
Photo exhibition reveals the spirit of old Mexico
Show in Dubai aims to reach out to expatriates
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Wednesday May 9
Indian actor Anupam Kher is in Dubai
To be staged in Dubai's Ductac this weekend, the Saraansh star would delve deep into his life and talk you through the curve-balls that came his way
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Friday May 4
High society portrait painter
Johan Zoffany's eye for detail and emotion made him the Jane Austen of English painting
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Friday May 4
The world as they see it
Seven artists explore topics ranging from the lives of Saudis who built their country's oil industry to gender equations in society
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Tuesday May 1
UAE comedy: Who needs Russell Peters?
Thanks to a talented group of locally-based gagmeisters, Dubai's stand-up comedy scene is growing like the smiles on their audiences' faces. We spoke to the leading lights about whether the city is ready to take things to the next level
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Friday Apr 27
A panorama of Indian art
A group of established and emerging artists showcase their country's diversity and culture
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Friday Apr 20
Toulouse-Lautrec's new home
Albi's 13th-century Palais de la Berbie now houses the famous French artist's works that bare Belle Époque-era Paris
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Friday Apr 20
Cracking the ‘white cube'
Three artists use items from their home to redefine the notion of art
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Friday Apr 20
Resurrecting the past
Two Dubai-based Iranian artists try to preserve the rich maritime heritage of the city
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Saturday Apr 14
Hate lifting weights? Give ballet a try
The graceful dancing discipline that uses every inch of the body and burns as many calories as half an hour in the gym
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Friday Apr 13
Mohammad Melehi: I do not feel a painter's block
Moroccan artist Mohammad Melehi speaks about his works, influences and the market pressures he has to endure
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Friday Apr 13
Moulding in the mind
World-renowned glass-blower Jean-Claude Novaro goes to great lengths to stay free of influences, relying solely on his imagination
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Friday Apr 13
The business of art in the Middle East
Egyptian Mahmoud Said's painting The Whirling Dervishes set a world record when it sold for $2.54 million in 2010. Iranian artist Sohrab Sepehri sold a work for $662,500 and Syrian artist Louay Kayyali broke his own record with her painting that sold for $194,500. Suchitra Bajpai Chaudhary finds out why collectors are queuing up to buy art from the region
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Sunday Apr 8
Ne-Yo, Leona and Taio entertain 15,000
15,000 people show up for the first Atelier Live Dance Arena festival, where eight acts including Ne-Yo, Leona Lewis and Taio Cruz give it their all
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Saturday Apr 7
Stars descend on Dubai for Atelier Live
Eight musical hot shots wow 15,000 music lovers at Dubai Sports City
Entertainment Editor's choice
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Shah Rukh Khan can learn from Salman
Why is it that Salman always succeeds in getting past controversies?
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My entertainment: Singer Shontelle
We talked movie icons and surprising music picks with the Bajan singer
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Michael Jackson's still Bad
Michael Jackson's Bad returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video
