Arts and Culture
Jun 27, 2022
Oman Debuts at the 59th Venice Biennale With “Destined Imaginaries”
Oman is participating in the International Biennale of Arts in Venice with a multimedia group show highlighting the country’s conceptual art scene.
Jun 25, 2022
Living Heritage: Passing on Traditions, Exploring the UAE’s Cultural Traditions at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
On Friday June 24, AGSIW, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC hosted a discussion featuring three culture bearers from the UAE.
Jun 8, 2022
Art Talk: Artists in the Gulf Push Creative and Cultural Boundaries
On June 8, AGSIW and the Khaleeji Art Museum hosted a discussion featuring three artists from Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
Jun 3, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s Abaya Signals a New Era of Fashion, Empowerment, and Cultural Pride
The contemporary Saudi abaya and its alternatives have come to represent high fashion and individual style.
Apr 28, 2022
Ramadan Series Tackle Women’s Issues and Religion
Ramadan has always been an opportunity to introduce new ideas to nudge viewers’ reactions; this year’s series are generating much-needed discussion on women’s issues.
Apr 18, 2022
Creating Space and Access: Literary Communities and Collectives in the UAE
Emirati poet, writer, and artist Shamma Al Bastaki combines her interests in art making and literature to promote UAE-based authors.
Mar 21, 2022
Asim Abdulaziz: Pushing Boundaries Through Experimental Film in Yemen
A Yemeni filmmaker takes an experimental approach to capturing emotion during the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
Mar 9, 2022
“Civil Nomadism”: Itinerant Social Engagement as a Precursor to Civil Society
A fixed definition of civil society can cloud a deeper understanding of how civil society can function in different contexts, like that of the UAE.
