Art

Dubai does not fall short of unique and beautiful spaces. There are all sorts of art forms scattered around the city; and all residents and tourists have to do is drive down to the nearest mall or museum. Or do they?

The Cartoon Art Gallery is celebrating its move to a new space in Al Quoz with an exhibition titled “Show Your Best,” featuring artworks by more than 50 UAE-based artists.

As part of the year of Zayed, a permanent tribute of art installations to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was revealed in Abu Dhabi last month, marking the centenary of his birth.

This city has it all! Amongst the skyscrapers, sand and everything in between, Dubai’s art scene is booming.

Gulf Photo Plus is back with its 14th annual photography festival, GPP Photo Week 2018, which runs from February 7 to 12 at Concrete, Alserkal Avenue.

Montblanc’s Great Characters Limited Editions are sought after by pen collectors around the world, and the latest launch this month is no different. Paying homage to the most acclaimed popular music band of all time, Montblanc’s The Beatles Edition takes its inspiration from one of the band’s earliest concept albums “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

The Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award, a visionary annual award recognising the work and contributions of modern day art patrons, has included the Middle East region for the first time.

London’s luxury department store, Fenwick, is hosting a pop-up in celebration of 10 Emirates-based designers at the brand’s Bond Street store. The designers have created labels inspired by the rich cultural heritage and environment of the UAE and the Middle East.

Start from the simplest line and evolve it into a masterpiece, discover the philosophical beauty portrayed through Islamic Art. @baytalqindeel offers workshops to help you develop skills in the arts of the Islamic world.

The team over at Red Bull have helped Dubai chalk up another world record – this time creating the world’s largest reconfigurable format street art in collaboration with Australian artist Guido Van Helten.

It’s the beginning of the most creative time of the year in Dubai, and the perfect catalyst to unleash the creative season is Art Dubai.