Aired live on New Years Eve, tune into this timely discussion with Becky Anderson as Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi shares his reflections on art, culture and war in 2023 on Abu Dhabi Live CNN. Read more »
Arts & Culture
Emirati history told by Emirati voices is an invaluable gift to posterity
Few countries have witnessed the changes that the UAE has over the past 52 years. There are endless accounts of folks who were born into mudbrick houses who went on to become cabinet ministers, ambassadors, business personalities and teachers. Countless indeed, but very few are documented in depth and written down for others to read and learn from. It is high time that the generation of Emiratis who have witnessed the birth of this nation put pen to paper the events they have witnessed and the stories behind them. Read more »
On This Land, an exhibition in Alserkal Avenue, is a ‘triumph of Palestinian culture’
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 »
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 »
Christie’s hosts the largest exhibition of modern and contemporary Arab art in London
The largest exhibition of modern and contemporary Arab art to be held in London is now open at Christie’s. The gender-balanced display includes more than 150 works from 1939 to 2023. Watch the coverage on CNN. Read more »