David Beckham Ahead of Art Basel Doha : One City, 90 Minutes, and a New Cultural Landmark

“Ahead of Art Basel Qatar, I had 90 minutes to get the best photo in the city… I think I did quite well?” — David Beckham With that quiet confidence—and a photographer’s eye—David Beckham captured more than a striking image of Doha. He captured a moment. As the city prepares to welcome Art Basel Qatar in February 2026, Beckham’s presence signals what this edition represents: a global shift in how culture is seen, framed, and shared.

Dubai’s oldest streets have turned into an open-air gallery as part of the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026

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, walk-through celebration of art, culture and community.

Najat Makki: Painting Memory Beyond Words

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 a pioneering generation of Emirati artists who laid the foundations for the country’s contemporary visual culture. Her work, rooted in memory, material, and abstraction, continues to resonate locally…

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."