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A new agency has launched to help boost artist careers
A new full-service fine arts agency is celebrating its launch with a debut exhibition. International Artists Management (iAM) will host iAM Here & Now from 15th February to 31st March, showcasing the works of six Abu Dhabi-based visual artists, including Mariam …
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This returning festival could be the best one yet
From Emirati and Polish musical collaborations to an ensemble that sings in 25 different languages, the returning Abu Dhabi Festival showcases the role of the arts in bridging cultures Abu Dhabi Festival stands for everything the capital itself is known …
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Gearing up for college? Know what to look for in a university
What to look for when searching for a higher education institute in the UAE The UAE’s diverse population makes it a magnet for university institutes from across the globe. Combine that with the local institutions across the country and parents …
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The weather’s fine, so check out these beautiful terraces
With winter upon us, it’s time to take the fun and socialising outside to the terrace With the scorching summer months a distant memory, restaurants and lounges around the capital have spruced up their outdoor spaces so we can make …
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Meet the mind behind this amazing new exhibition
When Zayed University visual art graduate Ayesha Hadhir Al Mheiri was selected to be part of the 10-month Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artist Fellowship (SEAF), she set off on a new journey. For the arts development and education programme’s Community …
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Why criticism is good to boost the Emirati art scene
Al Ain artist Ahmed Al Faresi aims to open up conversations on what constitutes our shared cultural understandings, see us question our beliefs and force a frank discussion in the Arab art with more constructive criticism In schools around the …
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Everything you need to know about this year’s Abu Dhabi Art
As Abu Dhabi Art is set to paint the town all sorts of hues and welcome a horde of global artists, collectors and exhibitions, it’s time for our youth to take their role in the UAE’s future scene As Abu …
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How Miranda Davidson is putting the UAE on the Hollywood map
From touring with pop icon Prince to setting up shop in the capital, this talent coach believes the UAE is ready to tackle negative images in the region and prove itself in the film industry Miranda Davidson recalls the first …
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Kids can get creative with this amazing art classes
Tap into your child’s undiscovered talent with these arts and crafts sessions Nowadays, it’s a common sight to see children glued to smartphones and tablets. For parents, this is understandably a cause for concern as technology can negatively affect a …
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This exciting new music season is coming to the capital
Arts and culture are set to collide as the seventh season of Abu Dhabi Classics gets underway with a new programme. Running until April next year, the season, which began with two concerts by the Swiss Lucerne Symphony Orchestra in …
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