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Alexandra Chaves

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Jitish Kallat's stunning large-scale work 'Postulates from a Restless Radius' features a canvas that unfolds as a flattened globe. Photo: Ismail Noor
Jitish Kallat bends time and space in solo Dubai show 'Order of Magnitude'

Currently on view at the Ishara Art Foundation, the Indian artist's latest exhibition brings together all his recent works, as well as a new version of his 2018 installation

ArtApril 20, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Language is Migrant, which is on view at Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi until May 8, includes 'In Blood In Love', a work by Mounira Al Solh. Photo: Warehouse421
An artistic exploration of language's impact on peace

The Warehouse421 exhibition asks how language travels, evolves and shapes our societies

WeekendApril 15, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige's digital photography work 'A State — Borehole 1' (2019), on view as part of the show. Photo: The Third Line
Artist duo uncover hidden histories below ground in new Dubai show

Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige's exhibition Messages with(out) a code, on at The Third Line gallery, shows samples from deep within the Earth that reveal the subterranean worlds of cities

ArtApril 01, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Actor Sean Penn speaks during a news conference as he is to sign a co-operation agreement between the city of Krakow and his Core Foundation regarding aid for Ukrainian refugees. Reuters
Sean Penn says he'll 'smelt' his Oscars if Zelenskyy doesn't speak at awards

The Oscar-winning actor also called for a boycott of the ceremony if the Ukrainian president is not invited to speak

FilmMarch 27, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Artist Jason Seife with his digital animation work at ICD Brookfield Place. Photo: Ismail Noor
Jason Seife combines the intricate and infinite in first Dubai show

The artist is presenting paintings and prints of NFTs for his solo exhibition at ICD Brookfield Place

ArtMarch 26, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
French artist Yves Klein in front of one of his sculptures in France, late 1950s. Photo: Express Newspapers / Getty Images
Receipt for 'invisible' artwork by Yves Klein estimated to sell for $550,000 at auction

The origins of the piece trace back to a performance staged by the artist in late 1950s

ArtMarch 24, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Part of Fatspatrol's huge mural project on Yas Island. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: birds of the UAE celebrated in mural project

Fathima Mohiuddin, the artist known as Fatspatrol, has covered seven buildings in Abu Dhabi with her work

WeekendMarch 18, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Sikka Art and Design Festival runs at Al Fahidi until March 24. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sikka turns 10: Dubai art and design festival returns after two-year hiatus

With a stronger line-up and programming, the event is the best place to see who and what is coming up in the UAE art scene

ArtMarch 16, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Nasser Alzayani with his installation 'Watering the distant, deserting the near'. Photo: Augustine Paredes / Seeing Things
Artist wins $50,000 prize for disintegrating artwork made of sand

The Bahraini-American artist is sharing his money with the other shortlisted candidates

ArtMarch 15, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Artist Cyrus Kabiru guiding young participants during one of his workshops for ARM Holding's Children's Programme. Photo: Art Dubai
Art Dubai's lessons will live on long after the fair ends

Children's workshops and talks on NFTs are only two of the UAE annual event's educational elements

Arts & CultureMarch 13, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Lawrence Lek has created 'Nepenthe Valley', a virtual world and NFT project focused on healing. Photo: Horizons (So Far x Aora)
'Nepenthe Valley': how artist Lawrence Lek built a virtual world of healing at Art Dubai

The first chapter of the NFT project, which will become an open-world video game, is on view at the fair

ArtMarch 12, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Visitors observe artistic installations during the preview of Art Dubai 2022. Getty Images
Art Dubai to donate 25 per cent of ticket sales to Ukrainian refugees

Fair organisers said the donations will be given through Unicef

ArtMarch 11, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru has been commissioned by Art Dubai to present a workshop as part of ARM Holding's Children's Programme this year. Photo: Art Dubai
Your guide to Art Dubai 2022: what to expect at the UAE's biggest art fair

More than 100 contemporary and modern galleries are participating this year, and there is a new digital section

ArtMarch 11, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Tonia Nneji’s paintings at the Rele Gallery booth. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National
12 booths to see at Art Dubai 2022 as it returns to Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai's pre-eminent art fair is back to its original location with more than 100 participating galleries

ArtMarch 11, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
Valentina Mintah, centre, and her sons Kobi and Kwame, founded Efie Gallery in Al Quoz's new Al Khayat Art Avenue. Pawan Singh / The National
Efie Gallery opens permanent space in Al Khayat Art Avenue

Its first exhibition features a solo show by renowned Ghanaian artist El Anatsui

ArtMarch 08, 2022
Alexandra Chaves
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