Institute of Traditional Arts will promote Saudi cultural sector

Thu, 2021-04-01 02:24 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Institute of Traditional Arts at the Royal Academy of Arts is intended to bring traditional Saudi art to the masses both locally and internationally through educational programs and talent development. The cabinet has approved the plan, which was first announced by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan in 2019. The Acting Executive Director of Marketing and Communication at the...

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Addis Fine Art gallery showcases Ethiopian work at Art Dubai 2021

Author:  Wed, 2021-03-31 16:35 DUBAI: The 14th edition of Art Dubai — recognized as the Middle East’s leading art fair for showcasing local, regional, and international artists —  is attracting art lovers in the UAE with an in-person fair set to wrap up on Saturday. Among the participating galleries is Addis Fine Art gallery, which has set up a booth at the event for the fourth year.  The art hub, which is based in London...

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Aïsha Al-Ahmadi, from the sign to the truth

Wed, 2021-03-31 15:31 BEIRUT: At 23, Aïsha Al-Ahmadi is what we call an “old soul”. Her career, from writing and literature to conceptual art, reflects the impressive maturity of the young Emirati artist. Her work features in the “Sense of Women” exhibition at the ME Hotel in Dubai. This exhibition-event, nestled in the undulating building designed by the Anglo-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, is entirely dedicated to female art, as its title suggests....

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Cynthia Merhej announced as first Arab woman shortlisted for fashion’s LVMH Prize

Wed, 2021-03-31 14:02 DUBAI: The 20 semi-finalists for the 2021 LVMH Prize for Young Designers have been announced, and among the designers chosen is Cynthia Merhej, the Lebanese talent behind womenswear label Renaissance Renaissance. Merhej, who is based between Lebanon and France, is the first Arab woman to be shortlisted for the prestigious prize. She has been selected alongside fashion creatives that hail from around the world, spanning...

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Arab Fashion Week: Day three highlights include sorority style, glamor gowns

Author:  Wed, 2021-03-31 13:55 DUBAI: Read on for the key points from day three of Arab Fashion Week 2021, currently underway. Ester Manas Ester Manas Fall 2021. Supplied Presented on the Arab Fashion Week official calendar by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode — the organization behind Paris Fashion Week — the sustainable brand founded by Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre  sought inspiration from US Vice...

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Venezuelan artist Harif Guzman talks first solo show in Dubai

Author:  Wed, 2021-03-31 13:10 DUBAI: Anyone not familiar with Harif Guzman’s work may want to get acquainted. The contemporary Venezuelan-born, New York-based painter is best known for his street art works under his alter ego Haculla – those who have visited the Big Apple will have likely caught a glimpse of his graphic murals – in addition to his multimedia collages and thought-provoking installations using a combination of materials...

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Shanina Shaik highlights violence against Asian community in online series

Author:  Wed, 2021-03-31 11:41 DUBAI: From Rihanna and Kate Hudson to Gwyneth Paltrow and Olivia Munn, celebrities have taken to social media condemning the recent surge in anti-Asian violence after a 21-year-old man entered three massage parlors on 16 March in Atlanta killing eight women – six of whom were Asian. Also using her platform to advocate against the increase in hate crimes against the Asian community is Australian model...

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New beauty tool for hijab-wearing women solves overlooked problem

Tue, 2021-03-30 15:57 DUBAI: ModBeautyKeeper, an accessory designed by Dubai-based New Yorker Nandi Barker, solves a problem that many hijab-wearing women face when applying cosmetics or touching up their makeup on the go.  It acts as a protective cover or liner that stops the accidental transfer of makeup onto hijabs, a game-changer for hijab-wearing makeup bloggers and influencers as well as women who want a touch up while they are...

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Renowned Egyptian artists Mohammed and Effat Naghi’s works to be auctioned in Paris

Author:  Tue, 2021-03-30 15:40 DUBAI: Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art auction in Paris is set to present works by two renowned Egyptian artists, Mohammed and Effat Naghi in April.  Eleven artworks by the brother and sister duo will be part of the auction’s offering, with two being presented during a live sale on April 14, and nine to be included in the 20th century art online sale being held from April 7-19. In...

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Zawyeh Gallery brings taste of Palestinian creativity to Art Dubai

Tue, 2021-03-30 14:49 DUBAI: Art Dubai will be staged until Saturday with exhibits by a number of galleries from around the world. Among the international showcases is Zawyeh Gallery, a Palestinian art hub that promotes emerging and established artists – from Palestine and the diaspora – through various thematic exhibitions at home and aboard. The gallery’s director, Ziad Anani, told Arab News that this was the first year since its participation...

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Palestinian author Adania Shibli longlisted for International Booker Prize 2021

Author:  Tue, 2021-03-30 14:43 DUBAI: Judges of the 2021 International Booker Prize revealed on Tuesday the 13 novels longlisted for the prestigious award, and Palestinian author Adania Shibli has secured a spot on the list for her book “Minor Detail.”  Told in two equal parts, both the same length but with different main characters who live in different eras, the award-winning writer’s book crafts a story that connects strangers...

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Arab Fashion Week: Day two highlights include smart streetwear, lockdown-inspired lines

Author:  Tue, 2021-03-30 14:24 DUBAI: Read on for the key points from the second day of Arab Fashion Week 2021. Nohma Design         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by N O H M A -Alchemist Of Design (@nohma_design) On Monday, creative platform Nohma Design, founded by Nohma Kaaki, presented its...

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