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Thursday May 16

Youssef Nabil’s imagery expresses his anguish over Egypt’s sociopolitical situation

The New York-based Egyptian artist’s latest work explores notions of transition and change — and none for the better
Wednesday May 15

Abu Dhabi art exhibit by victims of human trafficking

Exhibition ‘Silent Voices’ screams out tales of misery, fear and hope as victims of human trafficking use the brush to heal their wounds
Wednesday May 15

For the love of photography in UAE

Over 600 amateur photographers in the UAE meet regularly to pursue their passion
Tuesday May 14

Reassertion of Dutch heritage

Under renovation for a decade, Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has reopened. The museum has realigned itself with Pierre Cuypers’ dream of a cathedral to the arts celebrating the virtues of hard work and achievement
Monday May 13

Human trafficking victims share thoughts through art

Some told me this is what they’ve been searching for all their lives, mentor says
Monday May 13

Chainsaw sculptors show off skills at the Carving Invitational

Over thirty invited top chainsaw carving artists from more than 10 states converge on the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Pennsylvania to show off their talents during the Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational.
Thursday May 9

‘The French Connection’ at Opera Gallery

Two artists, one of whom does not mind dressing up Mona Lisa in an Indian attire, and the other who sees bright colours in everything
Thursday May 9

‘Pierre qui Roule ...’ at Etemad gallery

The notions of displacement, belonging and transience through the eyes of three North African artists who now find themselves in the West
Wednesday May 8

Dubai comedy for women by women

A special ladies-only show will feature top UAE female comedians
Thursday May 2

Artist Shahla Hosseini’s Dubai exhibition

For the artist, life has taken on a new meaning after the death of her mother, just as the knick-knacks in her quirky boxes
Wednesday May 1

Dancers audition to appear with Rockettes in NYC

Hundreds of aspiring dancers from around the world are kicking their dance routines into high gear in New York City in hopes of joining perhaps the most famous dance troupe there is - the Rockettes.
Monday Apr 29

New York exhibition depicts ancient Buddhist caves

A New York City exhibition takes visitors inside an ancient Buddhist cave. “Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road” at the China Institute Gallery in Manhattan transports visitors to a spectacular world of Buddhist art and religion expressed in brilliant colors and narrative paintings.
Monday Apr 29

The only bad thing about “V - The Ultimate Variety Show” was that it ended

Las Vegas show featured jugglers, magicians, acrobats and puppeteers
Sunday Apr 28

Review: Bette Midler gets snooty in solo show

Actress stars in a solo Broadway show I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
Friday Apr 26

Hamid Iravani: Transparent faces

Paintings show there is more to people than what their appearances reveal
Friday Apr 26

Midler’s Broadway return wins rave reviews

Star hits stage after 30-years in I’ll Eat You Last
Friday Apr 26

Julianna Margulies and Paul Rudd together on stage

The actors will team up for a one-night benefit reading of Neil LaBute’s play The Mercy Seat
Thursday Apr 25

Ayyam Gallery in Dubai: An auction for everyone

An event for art lovers to pick up some affordable works
Tuesday Apr 23

‘V – The Ultimate Variety Show’ comes to Dubai

The top-voted show in Las Vegas is headed to town. V – The Ultimate Variety Show opens on Thursday for a three-day run at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring seven acts. Host and performer Jason Neistadt gives his guide to each of the acts, giving you a taste of what’s to come.
Monday Apr 22

Abu Dhabi Louvre opens Birth of a Museum Exhibition

Aspiring artists inspired by exhibition’s artworks, residents say
Friday Apr 19

Mamma Mia! moving to new Broadway venue

The musical will leave the Winter Garden Theatre and boogie over to the Broadhurst Theatre
Thursday Apr 18

Rediscovering the beauty of language

Nima Behnoud gives Persian calligraphy a contemporary twist using vivid colours and emphasising inherent geometric forms
Thursday Apr 18

When Pompeii froze in the heat

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79, it was as if a camera had captured the goings-on in the Roman city at that moment — and it did not miss a detail. An exhibition takes viewers on a walk through its streets and homes
Thursday Apr 18

Art exhibition: Inspirations in the mundane

In Hossein Valamanesh’s works, ordinary objects acquire meanings and provoke reflection
Thursday Apr 18

Stretching horizons of film in North Korea

Nicholas Bonner is quietly building bridges between the country and the rest of the world and reshaping understanding of what both are about

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