LONDON: An art exhibition “addressing Arab pasts to imagine futures full of solidarity, progress and unity” has debuted at a gallery in London, drawing people from different Arab backgrounds, according to the artist. Born in Los Angeles, Massoud Hayoun draws upon his Tunisian, Moroccan and Egyptian heritage to explore notions of belonging, identity and systems … Read more
LONDON: Christie’s has announced a spring sale of “Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets,” which will be presented during a live auction at the British auction house’s London headquarters on April 25. “This season the sale offers a curated selection of 261 lots including four unique collections,” Christie’s said in … Read more
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DUBAI: Saudi conceptual artist Obaid Alsafi was born in 1991 in Wadi Ad-Dawasir, which he describes as an intersection of the vast desert and green farms. “There was a contradiction, and through that contradiction it was as if I was seeing day and night,” Alsafi, who is now based in Riyadh, tells Arab News. “I … Read more
DUBAI: Saudi conceptual artist Obaid Alsafi was born in 1991 in Wadi Ad-Dawasir, which he describes as an intersection of the vast desert and green farms. “There was a contradiction, and through that contradiction it was as if I was seeing day and night,” Alsafi, who is now based in Riyadh, tells Arab News. “I … Read more
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library will host an exhibition of rare gilded and decorated Qur’ans on Thursday in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will take place at the library’s King Abdulaziz Historical Center in the Al-Murabba branch. It is part of the library’s efforts to showcase rare items on religious … Read more
Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams and Martin Garrix shine at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix concert JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, known for its speed, glamour, and adrenaline-pumping Formula One action, is not just a platform for F1 excitement but also a magnet for international performers. The post-race concert on Saturday saw the likes of Alicia … Read more
Veteran Saudi diplomat warns of consequences of Israel’s Gaza war, regional spillover risk DUBAI: With no end in sight to Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, a veteran Saudi diplomat has warned that the conflict could contribute to regional terrorism and spill over into neighboring countries. Israel’s military launched an air-and-ground campaign in the Gaza Strip after … Read more
DUBAI: Long a crossroads for cultures from the Far East, South Asia, Europe and the Americas, Dubai’s strategic global location has made it a pivotal place for cultural exchange. Art Dubai’s 17th edition, which wraps up on March 3, further exemplifies the Gulf city’s unique location and cosmopolitan nature, particularly for artists and cultural platforms … Read more
LONDON: A prestigious art auction in London has raised £165,000 ($208,800) for nonprofit organizations providing medical aid in Gaza and advocating for Palestinian human rights, its organizers said on Sunday. Voices of Palestine, which took place on Feb. 25 at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel, featured 15 pieces of Arab artwork, including a miniature sculpture of … Read more