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… More
This article analyzes a single artwork by renowned Emirati artist Najat Makki : Words fade as soon as they are spoken, but images linger—this belief lies at the heart of Najat Makki’s artistic practice. One of the most influential figures in the United Arab Emirates’ art history, Makki belongs to… More
The auction spans categories including Ancient Sculpture, 20th-Century Design and Prints, Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary, Latin American, and Modern and Contemporary South Asian art. More
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…
Over the past decade, the economy of visual arts in the Middle East has shifted from a marginal and largely symbolic sphere to a significant component of the region’s cultural equations, investment strategies, and even soft-power diplomacy.
This article analyzes a single artwork by renowned Emirati artist Najat Makki : Words fade as soon as they are spoken, but images linger—this belief lies at the heart of Najat Makki’s artistic practice. One of the most influential figures in the United Arab Emirates’ art history, Makki belongs to…
The auction spans categories including Ancient Sculpture, 20th-Century Design and Prints, Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary, Latin American, and Modern and Contemporary South Asian art.
Curated by Art Jameel curator Lucas Morin, ‘At the Edge of Land’ brings together works from the Art Jameel Collection,…
DISOVER MOREThe fair will showcase Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou as the Visual Campaign Artist for 2025.
