Abdul Qader Al-Rais: Light, Memory, and the Architecture of Heritage – An Analysis of a Work

Few artists embody the story of Emirati modern art as fully as Abdul Qader Al-Rais (b. 1951). Over more than five decades, he has become one of the UAE’s most recognized painter, chronicling the country’s dramatic transformation while safeguarding its cultural memory on canvas. His works range from meticulous renderings of traditional neighbourhoods to abstract explorations inspired by Arabic letterforms. The thread that connects them is his hallmark floating square motif—translucent forms…

Moosa Al Halyan: When Horses Fall from the Sky – A Surreal Vision of Fragility

In a haunting scene where celestial fate collides with earthly fragility, Emirati artist Moosa Al Halyan’s Horse Painting (1996) captures more than the collapse of two horses—it embodies tradition, identity, and endurance in a world marked by inevitable change.

Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Nature, Memory, and Symbols

On the shores of Khorfakkan, where mountains meet the sea, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim has spent a lifetime listening to the land. In the wind-scoured cliffs and shifting tides, he finds the shapes, colors, and rhythms that have become the heartbeat of his art—whether painted on canvas or formed into sculptures that seem as if they were unearthed from another time.

Art Dubai 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Cultural Innovation and Global Inclusion

Marking its 20th anniversary, Art Dubai 2025 reaffirmed its stature as the Middle East’s leading cultural nexus by presenting a dynamic and inclusive vision of the global art landscape. With over 120 galleries from 65 cities, the fair transformed Madinat Jumeirah into a vibrant crossroads of artistic innovation, social commentary, and cross-cultural dialogue. Through its diverse programming—ranging from regionally rooted modernist retrospectives to digitally immersive installations—the fair…

Bita Vakili; Celebrating Humans When There Is No Human in the Painting

Although humans are not physically present in Bita Vakili's paintings, she says that the “Guardian of Treasure” series is a celebration of those who have contributed to the earth's beauty.

A look at the single artwork by Sohan Qadri at 1X1 Art Gallery, Alserkal Avenue

A solo exhibition of the legendary artist Sohan Qadri is being held at 1X1 Art Gallery .

Bita Vakili: I Only Complete Six Paintings Annually | Middle Eastern Women Painters Face Numerous Obstacles

Vakili tells ArtDayMe: "I haven't changed all at once. This is a 30-year procedure. I progressed alongside society, the world, and my personal experiences."

Exhibition review: “Wish to be Happy, I Want to be Yellow” at Gallery Isabelle

Azadeh Jafarian; Middle Eastern Women Artists: Need for Gender Justice

The good news is that Sheikha Latifa, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan, wife of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and Sheikha Hoor, daughter of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, are in charge of artistic management in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, respectively.

Roy Wang and the creativity of combining light, Chinese and Arabic calligraphy and 3 cars / The Chinese Dragons shined in Dubai

Roywang, who holds three Guinness World Records and is recognized as China’s premier light painting artist , created the world’s first 6,000-square-meter China-UAE light-painted dragon.