Arts and Culture
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.
Jun 4, 2024
Urban Imaginaries and Lived Realities in “The Idealised City”
Italian artist Filippo Minelli challenges notions of authenticity in a globalized world, taking Dubai as his subject.
May 20, 2024
Hamad AlShriaan: The Rising Star of Kuwaiti Stand-Up Comedy
Hamad AlShriaan and the comedians of the Kuwait Comedy Club blend local cultural references with sharp delivery, creating a vibrant atmosphere for Kuwaiti youth.
