On July 17, 2024, Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri passed away at the age of 61. A groundbreaking figure in Middle Eastern contemporary art, Moshiri made history by setting two million-dollar records at international auctions. His unique engagement with pop art rendered his practice iconic in the region, to the extent that in 2017, the Andy Warhol Museum in the United States dedicated a solo exhibition to his work.
This year’s selected artists work across installation, sculpture, and conceptual storytelling, engaging with themes such as identity, memory, materiality, and the layered histories of place.
In a world where words often fall short, Figo Birjandian speaks through the language of color and movement—a language that resonates directly with the viewer's soul.
Born in 1990, Richi Bhatia is an Indian artist based in the UAE.
This exhibition proves creativity can drive real environmental awareness.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum’s design embodies the heritage of the UAE which is at the forefront of its sustainable design.
Twelve sand structures stand against the mountain backdrop, shaped to echo ancient vessels, necklaces, or stones once used in everyday life throughout earlier civilizations.
Mehdi Vishkai’s work invites us to pause—not just before the image, but within ourselves. This painting is not merely a representation of a face; it is a mirror reflecting psychological, social, and perhaps even historical conditions. Subdued greens suggest a life stilled, while deep blues echo the weight of a lingering sorrow.
The exhibition bringing together sixteen artists whose works reflect the evolving aesthetics of contemporary art in the Middle East.
