Arts and Culture
Sep 30, 2024
Hand Into the Past: Omani Artist Kawthar Al Harthi’s Contemplative Creative Practice
Collagist and installation artist Kawthar Al Harthi uses mixed media to excavate material histories and personal memories.
Aug 27, 2024
A More Prominent Role for Global Auction Houses in the Gulf Art Scene: “It’s All Coming”
Landmark exhibitions of Saudi art in London, including the first mid-career solo show of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater at Christie’s London, reflect the role that auction houses are playing in galvanizing the Gulf art scene, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
Aug 23, 2024
Behind the Scenes: The Origins and Outlook of Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry
On September 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the past, present, and future of Saudi film.
Aug 8, 2024
The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes
“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.
Aug 6, 2024
Trees of the Gulf: The Date Palm and the UAE’s Liwa Dates Festival
Gulf date festivals celebrate heritage and tell the story of tourism, trends, and entrepreneurship.
Jul 22, 2024
Telling Our Story: Identity, History, and Heritage in the Work of Gulf Artists
How have Gulf artists expressed themselves over the last half-century and where is the artistic community headed? What art movements and trends are we witnessing today?
Jul 3, 2024
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expands Access to Literature
Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.
Jun 26, 2024
Between Collective Memory and Contemporary Media: AI in Daniah Alsaleh’s Creative Practice
Saudi artist Daniah Alsaleh uses artificial intelligence to probe historical archives and challenge the reliability of memory.
