On This Land, an exhibition at Concrete in Alserkal Avenue, comes as a response to the Israeli war on Gaza, and stretches from modern to contemporary works as a triumph for Palestinian culture. Read more »
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What the World’s Top Collectors Bought in 2023, From Art Historical Treasures to the Freshest Wet Paint
When it comes to being an active buyer of art, the collectors who rank on ARTnews’s annual Top 200 list are tough to beat. With voracious appetites to acquire and discerning eyes, each year they are on the hunt to grow their collection. For many, it’s something that will never be complete, but rather represents their personal journey as collectors—from getting to know artists to traveling the world over to see the latest biennials and major institutional shows. Here is a look at what our Top 200 Collectors recently purchased. Read more »
House of Majlis
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi is putting Arab art front and center for all to enjoy – from the walls of his home to those of his foundation’s recently reopened wing at the Sharjah Art Museum. Read more »
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi of the Barjeel Art Foundation: ‘My aim is to have Arab art taught on a par with other art histories’
As Christie’s hosts London’s largest exhibition of modern and contemporary Arab art, we speak to the founder of the UAE-based Barjeel Art Foundation, whose unique collection is finding new audiences for Middle Eastern artists past and present. Read more »
Christie’s to Host the Largest Exhibition of Arab Art in London
Christie’s is honoured to present the largest exhibition of Arab Art in London to date, at Christie’s Headquarters in London this summer. Modern and Contemporary Art of the Arab World will bring together works of art across mediums in an exhibition which collectively celebrates the creativity, diversity and history of Arab Art, situated within two distinct sections, Kawkaba: Highlights from the Barjeel Art Foundation, and Emirati Art Reimagined: Hassan Sharif and the Contemporary Voices. This will be the first time that such an extensive exhibition of Arab art will have been on view in London via a unique partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah, UAE. Read more »
Marwan exhibition in Berlin highlights legacy of late Syrian artist
A new exhibition in Berlin brings Marwan’s work back to the city that was at once his home and the crucible of his ghurba. The exhibition is titled The Jewels of My Career. It is organised by the Barjeel Art Foundation and is running at art auction house Lempertz until June 30, 2023. Read more »