This miniature painting is a distinguished example of a thoughtful synthesis between the tradition of Iranian miniature painting and contemporary sensibilities and interpretations. The work neither remains confined to a mere imitation of the past nor becomes detached from its cultural and…

When Dubai’s futuristic skyline meets its historic soul, creativity finds a powerful voice. That meeting point came vividly to life during the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, which returned from 23 January to 1 February, transforming the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood into a vibrant,…

Water listens, remembers, and carries stories across time. In The Storyteller and the Obedient Tide, opening on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai, Palestinian artist Jumana Emil Abboud invites audiences into a world where storytelling is a living force—fluid, ritualistic, and…

Art Basel Qatar - with Visit Qatar as the fair's Lead Partner - will be held from 5-7 February 2026 (with Preview Days from 3-4 February), across Msheireb Downtown Doha venues M7 and Doha Design District, as well as other locations and venues in the area.

CEO of Vesta Color : Afshin Pirhashemi is a singular figure in the Middle Eastern art scene. For three consecutive years, he was listed among the world’s 500 most expensive artists by the Paris-based institutions Artprice and FIAC. At the same time, the conceptual core of his painting reflects an…

Omar El-Nagdi’s painting La Pharaonne forms a bridge between Pharaonic mythology, contemporary reality, and the shared global concerns of humanity. One of the most compelling ironies in this master painter’s approach is his deliberate choice of the title La Pharaonne—“The Pharaoh’s Lady”—instead…