Art in the Middle — GCC Art, Design & Culture Magazine
The design language of listening
Listening bars inspired by Japanese jazz kissaten are reshaping UAE nightlife, focusing on immersive sound, vinyl culture, lighting, and acoustic-led design in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
8 Indoor Dubai Lunch Spots for Sketching This Summer
Discover 8 indoor Dubai lunch spots with beautiful interiors, creative details and plenty of inspiration for sketching this summer.
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LatestGuggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens in December 2026
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on 11 December 2026. Here’s what to know about Frank Gehry’s new museum of modern and contemporary art on Saadiyat Island.
Exhibition Spotlight
Exhibition Spotlight: Made in the UAE at JD Malat Gallery
Made in the UAE exhibition at JD Malat Gallery presents seven contemporary artists exploring identity, memory, and materiality in the UAE art scene.
Exhibition Spotlight: Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar. Running until September 20, the exhibition explores the human body through photography, sculpture and painting, offering visitors a thought-provoking artistic experience.
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Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar..
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Guides
Contemporary Artist Shadab Khan
Multi-award-winning Dubai-based artist Shadab Khan shares her fluid art journey, exploring movement, colour, and immersive emotional experiences.
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The community space is on its way
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Fairs, biennials & openings across the Gulf
Browse the calendarSketchy Supper
Sketch over supper with a guided illustrator. No experience needed; just curiosity and an appetite.