Here are four things to check out on the UAE's art scene this weekend.
From the closing of a retrospective of an influential artist at Sharjah Art Foundation, to a number of group exhibitions showing off emerging talents at 421 Art Campus and Manarat Al Saadiyat, there's plenty to see and do. Louvre Abu Dhabi has something special planned for World Photography Day.
Free Entry at Louvre Abu Dhabi on World Photography Day
World Photography Day is on Monday and Louvre Abu Dhabi is marking it by giving visitors free access on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the museum’s galleries. Visitors are also invited to photograph art works, post them on social media and tag the museum for the chance to be featured on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Instagram page.
Saturday and Sunday; Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; 600 565566
The second edition of the Spectrum Residency will have on display the works of eight artists who took part in the year-long programme. Under the guidance of mentor and curator Nasser Al Maazmi, the eight artists who come from the UAE, Canada, Philippines and Palestine, spent the year delving into the concept of culture and its impact on perspectives. The exhibition includes immersive art installations, a short film, photography, mixed media and more.
Runs until September 3; Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi; 02 6575 800
This is one of the last weekends you can catch the solo exhibition of Saudi abstract painter Nasser Almulhim. Inspired by the theories of renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl Jung, Almulhim uses the painting medium to explore facets of the human psyche in In-Between. His large-scale paintings, full of bold and expressive colours, serve as a means of healing contributing to his spiritual and artistic growth.
Runs until September 6; Tabari Artspace in DIFC, Dubai; 04 323 0820
2024 MFA Graduate Show at 421 Arts Campus
This is the third year of collaboration between 421 Arts Campus and NYUAD. On a Timeline is a showcase of the research, experimentation and work of the 2024 MFA cohort at NYUAD as they explore the contemporary global condition. The exhibition features projects by five art graduates who have created works across mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media.
Runs until August 25; 421 Art Campus, Abu Dhabi; 02 6768803
The British in India: Three Centuries of Ambition and Experience
by David Gilmour
Allen Lane
Paris Can Wait
Dir: Eleanor Coppola
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard
Two stars
Results
4pm: Al Bastakiya – Listed (TB) $150,000 (Dirt) 1,900m; Winner: Panadol, Mickael Barzalona (jockey), Salem bin Ghadayer (trainer)
4.35pm: Dubai City Of Gold – Group 2 (TB) $228,000 (Turf) 2,410m; Winner: Walton Street, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
5.10pm: Mahab Al Shimaal – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Canvassed, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson
5.45pm: Burj Nahaar – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Midnight Sands, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson
6.20pm: Jebel Hatta – Group 1 (TB) $260,000 (T) 1,800m; Winner: Lord Glitters, Daniel Tudhope, David O’Meara
6.55pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 – Group 1 (TB) $390,000 (D) 2,000m; Winner: Salute The Soldier, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass
7.30pm: Nad Al Sheba – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Final Song, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval Noah Harari, Jonathan Cape
Founders: Ines Mena, Claudia Ribas, Simona Agolini, Nourhan Hassan and Therese Hundt
Date started: January 2017, app launched November 2017
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Private/Retail/Leisure
Number of Employees: 18 employees, including full-time and flexible workers
Funding stage and size: Seed round completed Q4 2019 - $1m raised
Funders: Oman Technology Fund, 500 Startups, Vision Ventures, Seedstars, Mindshift Capital, Delta Partners Ventures, with support from the OQAL Angel Investor Network and UAE Business Angels
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Pieces of Her
Stars: Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, David Wenham, Omari Hardwick
Director: Minkie Spiro
Rating:2/5
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