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How artists in coronavirus-hit Middle East found strength in solidarity 

  • Creative networks, art galleries and cultural institutions across the region pulled together in difficult times
  • Grants, commissions and rent holidays helped Gulf region’s artists survive the pandemic and economic downturn
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
THE BREAKDOWN: Hiba Kalache — ‘the trouble with dreaming is that we eventually wake up’

THE BREAKDOWN: Hiba Kalache — ‘the trouble with dreaming is that we eventually wake up’

By Arab News ·
immerThe digital art space will launch with an exhibition devoted to Vincent Van Gogh. Supplied

The GCC’s biggest digital art gallery is coming to the UAE

By Arab News ·
Why Sotheby’s Botticelli, Rembrandt show highlights the UAE’s commitment to culture

Why Sotheby’s Botticelli, Rembrandt show highlights the UAE’s commitment to culture

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Louvre Abu Dhabi features as Paris museum auctions one-off experiences

Louvre Abu Dhabi features as Paris museum auctions one-off experiences

By Arab News ·
Lebanese painter Zena Assi breaks down her work ‘My City on the Egg’

Lebanese painter Zena Assi breaks down her work ‘My City on the Egg’

By Zena Assi ·
Special Pandemic tests the endurance of Middle East’s cultural industry

Pandemic tests the endurance of Middle East’s cultural industry

By Jumana Al-Tamimi ·
Let the bidding begin: Christie’s stages three auctions dedicated to Middle Eastern art

Let the bidding begin: Christie’s stages three auctions dedicated to Middle Eastern art

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Damascus fair offers hope for exports-starved Aleppo artisans

Damascus fair offers hope for exports-starved Aleppo artisans

By AFP ·
Special Saudi artist Abdullah Alhumaid puts Riyadh street life in the frame  photos

Saudi artist Abdullah Alhumaid puts Riyadh street life in the frame 

By Caline Malek ·
The Spanish artist preserving the ancient art form of Islamic Guadameci

The Spanish artist preserving the ancient art form of Islamic Guadameci

By Rawaa Talass ·
Finalists announced in contest that combines artificial intelligence and art

Finalists announced in contest that combines artificial intelligence and art

By Arab News ·
Special Mumbai’s Bansky paints town with ‘name and shame’ art

Mumbai’s Bansky paints town with ‘name and shame’ art

By Sanjay Kumar ·

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