Arts and Culture
Sep 27, 2022
Contemporary Female Voices in the UAE Art Sphere
On Tuesday September 27, AGSIW and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC co-hosted a panel discussion featuring the curator and artists participating in the exhibition: “While the Coffee Grounds Settle: Stories from Women in the UAE.”
Sep 26, 2022
Qatar’s World Cup and Public Art: Expanding the Field of Dialogue
As Qatar gears up to host the FIFA World Cup in November, Qatar Museums is ensuring that visitors get a taste of the country’s cultural scene through new public art installations.
Sep 6, 2022
Oman and the Power of Music as a Cultural Diplomacy Tool
The Omani hit song “Amatiyah” is promoting Omani culture and heritage to a global audience.
Aug 8, 2022
Sawtasura Captures the Voice and Lyrical Heritage of Saudi Women
Documenting the voice and lyrical heritage of Saudi women, the Sawtasura crowdsourcing platform opens new windows for historians.
Jul 25, 2022
The Meccan Modernist: Hatem Alzahrani, Poetry, and a New Saudi Synthesis
For Saudi poet Hatem Alzahrani, overcoming dualities is essential when understanding his own work and that of other Arabs.
Jul 18, 2022
The Knot: Putting Young Emiratis at the Forefront of Memory Preservation and Storytelling
Founded by an Emirati cultural educator, The Knot reimagines how international visitors and local residents alike can learn about the UAE’s history and traditions.
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.
