For a city like New York, dubbed “the undisputed centre of the international art market” by Christine Messineo, Frieze’s director of Americas, the spring art season is inevitably a very crowded time of year.
Despite the city’s cultural gravitas, the past decade has also seen an influx of new fairs aiming to introduce more diversity into the art fair circuit.
However, with so much going on, it can be hard to keep track — which is why we’ve rounded up the top events to look out for.
New York Art Week – Until Friday
New York Art Week, which launched last year, marks the start of a crowded spring art season for the city.
With more than 20 galleries, museums and auction houses, the event may be among the newest art fairs to hit the city, but is already in good company.
Its participants include Christie’s, the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, the Independent Art Fair and the Whitney Museum of American Art, to name a few.
Future Fair – Wednesday to Saturday
Now in its third year, Future Fair started as a way of building a capsule-sized exhibition for galleries participating in the global art market.
Held in Chelsea, the fair aims to create an exhibition platform for smaller business galleries and their artists to take part in both in-person and digital events.
It positions itself as a community-minded event, promoting diversity and opportunity in an otherwise competitive field, with high barriers to entry. This year, the fair features 54 local, national and international exhibitors.
More information is at www.futurefairs.com
Independent Art Fair — Thursday to Sunday
Founded in 2010, Independent has established itself as a carefully scaled platform for emerging gallerists to showcase unconventional, or previously unknown works. Last year, more than 30 per cent of the fair was devoted to previously unseen or unrecognised historical art.
Along with Independent 20th Century, which launched last year, the fair hopes to bring underrepresented narratives, and lesser known aspects of a canonical artist’s practices — which might elude even the best-informed collectors.
Geared towards true art-lovers, the Spring Studios fair encourages gallerists to re-examine traditional means of presenting and experiencing contemporary art through its network of invite-only participants.
More information is at www.independenthq.com
Tefaf New York — Friday to May 16
An offshoot of the original Tefaf Maastricht art fair, held in the Netherlands, Tefaf New York has earned a reputation as a smaller, more local, yet equally refined affair.
Running at the Park Avenue Armory, the event features an exclusive array of dealers, representing a range of museum-quality, contemporary art and design objects, alongside antiques and jewellery.
The eighth Tefaf New York Fair features more than 90 galleries from across the world and also features a series of talks.
More information is available at www.tefaf.com
Frieze New York — May 17-21
Held at The Shed in Hudson Yards, the 11th Frieze New York features a selection of more than 60 galleries from almost 30 countries — supported by a programme highlighting local non-profit institutions. The event aims to present a selection of established and emerging galleries.
Messineo, Frieze’s director of Americas, said: “This year’s Frieze New York brings together extraordinary galleries and artists to inform, challenge and delight. In its tradition, the fair features a strong core of NYC galleries and the artists they represent.
“New York is the undisputed centre of the international art market and art lovers and collectors will be able to immerse themselves in the global perspectives that the fair brings to the city.”
More information is at www.frieze.com
Volta — May 17-21
Founded in Basel in Switzerland, Volta marked its New York debut in 2008, as a way of helping middle-market international galleries participate in the art world’s major cities.
This year, the event will host 50 national and international galleries at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea.
Will Ramsay, co-director of Volta and founder of Ramsay Fairs, said: “This year we have a strong roster of galleries that are presenting art with an international breadth, from both traditionally defined art market capitals and beyond. Their work truly reflects the world we live in and the topics close to our collective hearts.”
With both solo and group presentations on show, the fair will be held during Frieze Week, with shuttles running daily between the two locations.
More information is at www.voltaartfairs.com
New Art Dealers Alliance — May 18-21
Composed exclusively of non-profit arts organisations, Nada is devoted to the discovery and support of fresh voices in contemporary art.
For its ninth event, Nada New York has moved to a new location in Chelsea, with 88 galleries, art spaces and non-profits from 17 countries taking part.
Among those taking part are 31 first-time exhibitors, who will be supported by a programme of talks, performances and other events.
More information is at www.newartdealers.org
Focus Art Fair — May 18-21
Another addition to Frieze Art Week is Focus Art Fair. Established in 2019, the event has previously been held in Porto, Paris and London.
This year, it will take place in Chelsea Industrial, bringing together a selection of modern and contemporary galleries and artists from around the world.
The event aims to place a spotlight on the impact of the pandemic, alongside the emergence of digital art, and emergence of new ways of exhibiting and trading art.
More information is at www.focusartfair.net
Clio Art Fair — May 18-21
Clio Art Fair, named after the Greek muse of history and poetry, was founded in 2014 with the aim of challenging the traditional art market’s models and methodologies.
Held biannually in May and September, it focuses on independent artists without exclusive gallery representation in New York City — with each given their own space to exhibit works. The idea is to democratise the art fair and exhibition process.
This year, the event will also host a series of performances, addressing the prevalence and role of war and conflict in contemporary society.
More information is at www.clioartfair.com
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
The Facility’s Versatility
Between the start of the 2020 IPL on September 20, and the end of the Pakistan Super League this coming Thursday, the Zayed Cricket Stadium has had an unprecedented amount of traffic.
Never before has a ground in this country – or perhaps anywhere in the world – had such a volume of major-match cricket.
And yet scoring has remained high, and Abu Dhabi has seen some classic encounters in every format of the game.
October 18, IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders tied with Sunrisers Hyderabad
The two playoff-chasing sides put on 163 apiece, before Kolkata went on to win the Super Over
January 8, ODI, UAE beat Ireland by six wickets
A century by CP Rizwan underpinned one of UAE’s greatest ever wins, as they chased 270 to win with an over to spare
February 6, T10, Northern Warriors beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets
The final of the T10 was chiefly memorable for a ferocious over of fast bowling from Fidel Edwards to Nicholas Pooran
March 14, Test, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets
Eleven wickets for Rashid Khan, 1,305 runs scored in five days, and a last session finish
June 17, PSL, Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by 15 runs
Usman Khawaja scored a hundred as Islamabad posted the highest score ever by a Pakistan team in T20 cricket
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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
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Date of launch: November 2016
Founder: David Tobias
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Where to donate in the UAE
The Emirates Charity Portal
You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments
The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Al Noor Special Needs Centre
You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.
Beit Al Khair Society
Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.
Dar Al Ber Society
Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.
Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.
Emirates Airline Foundation
Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.
Emirates Red Crescent
On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.
Gulf for Good
Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.
Noor Dubai Foundation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).
