Art
The Story Of a Photoshoot That Happened While Strolling Through Istanbul
Save all the locations (especially the one with the pink wall) to take some beautiful pictures, too
by Alexandra Mansilla
3 Jul 2024
All Eyes On Middle Eastern Art: A Talk With Rayan Hakki, Khawla Art Gallery
What is the goal of the art space, and which artists should we know about?
by Sophie She
27 Jun 2024
Who Created the Cloud With X Eyes? Meet Marwan Shakarchi
How the cloud character came about and its connection to punk music
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 Jun 2024
Architecture Insights: The Bank In the Brutalist Building
Exploring what is hidden inside the Al-Iskan Bank building
by Alexandra Mansilla
20 Jun 2024
The Future Of Film Photography Culture In the UAE
Retro cameras: live or die? Let’s explore the modern unorthodox trends
by Sophie She
19 Jun 2024
Lamia Bousnina Gallery: A New Space In Tunis Highlighting Local Craftsmanship
We visited the gallery’s inaugural show featuring works produced in Tunisia by Tunisian artisans
by Rebecca Anne Proctor
19 Jun 2024
Blending Henna And Japanese Origami. Interview With Dr. Azra
What is the idea behind the new project, and is Dr. Azra working on something entirely new?
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Jun 2024
The Story Through Spheres Of Sand. Meet ‘Karim + Elias’ Studio
Interview with the creators of walls made from perfectly shaped sandy spheres
by Alexandra Mansilla
14 Jun 2024
Story Of the Artist: Shaha Raphael And Her Wavy Table
And also her jewelry pieces inspired by the shells
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Jun 2024
New Hedonist Gallery On The Map
Discover the collections of Picasso, Dali, and Miro in Downtown
by Sophie She
4 Jun 2024
We Design Beirut: Impressions, Results, And Future
What are the main achievements of WDB, and what will the next edition be like?
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Jun 2024
Apps, AI And the Algorithm: Is This an Artist's New Holy Trinity?
List of companions that will help artists explore their creativity
by Bilal Muhammad
31 May 2024
Noor Taan: ‘I Want To Prove That We Can Live With Just One Product — Loofah’
The story of a girl who saw someone selling loofahs — and her life was never the same
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 May 2024
A Man Behind the Matchstickmen (And More). Interview With Wolfgang Stiller
How did these figures come to be, and who do these faces belong to?
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 May 2024
The Journey Of Khalil Khouri As Seen By His Son And Grandson
What was the prominent architect like as a person, and how did he influence Lebanese culture?
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 May 2024
The Contradictions Of Lebanon. Interview With Mariana Wehbe And Samer Alameen
How We Design Beirut was created, postponed, and then reborn
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 May 2024
Wadeei Khaled: ‘The Lines And Shapes Reflect the Toughness I Lived Through’
The Palestinian artist talks about his childhood and the influences on his art
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
22 May 2024
Alymamah Rashed: 'A Body Is the Holder Of One’s Stories'
Let's dive into an analysis of the artist's paintings that explore the human body
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 May 2024
Imaginative Archeology: New Exhibition By Dima Srouji
The glassy “ode to the land and its embedded memories”
by Sophie She
17 May 2024
Yazeed Ahmad: ‘We Are Not a Gift Shop Brand. We Are a Creative Brand’
An incredible story of the co-founder of Unas Tokyo, a brand that blends Arab and Japanese cultures
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 May 2024
Diriyah Biennale: Art After Rain
Artist diaries by Tarek Elkassouf dedicated to the art exhibition in Diriyah
by Tarek Elkassouf
16 May 2024
New Immersive Digital Realm: AKNEYE Phygital Space By ftNFT 19
What is it, and what mission does it have?
by Sandy Staff
13 May 2024
The Symbolic Use Of Colour In Middle Eastern Fashion
Discover the meanings behind fashion choices in the Arabic world
by Sana Bun
8 May 2024
'A Real Bad Dream', a New Exhibition At Artbooth Gallery
Showcase features the works of Oussama Diab and Wadeei Khaled
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
6 May 2024
The Art Of the Arab World At the 60th Venice Biennale
Who are the artists representing it, and what are their works about?
by Sasha Adams
30 Apr 2024
How Design Translates a Personality. Meet the Studio Meshary AlNassar
How do the items in your home paint the most accurate picture of who you are?
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Apr 2024
The Future of Abu Dhabi's Cultural District
What museums and galleries will we see in the coming years?
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
24 Apr 2024
The Geometry Of Feelings: Tarek Elkassouf’s Artistic Journey
Exploring emotional landscape through sculptural forms
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Apr 2024
Ali Cha’aban: ‘The norm is humanity's biggest enemy’
Interview with one of the most prominent figures in MENA and the world’s art scene
by Sophie She
19 Apr 2024
World Art Dubai: All Info In One Place
Become a collector instantly on the upcoming 10th edition of the art fair
by Sophie She
18 Apr 2024
Koshta Turns the Art World Upside Down. Interview With Its Founder
The collective that truly knows how to expand the imagination
by Sophie She
16 Apr 2024
Design Doha: Insights, Predictions, And Impressions
Why the Design Doha Biennale is truly worth checking out
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Apr 2024
Sara Shakeel, the Artist Who Puts Glitter Everywhere She Can
See cats, dandelions, cities, and food covered with crystals
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Apr 2024
Ali Cha'aban And Cèline Azem On “The Fifth Wife” Exhibition
How was it made, and what is the deal with ka'ak?
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Apr 2024
Exploring the Multifaceted Oeuvre Of Rashid Johnson
A journey through artistic innovation and cultural discourse
by Sophie She
2 Apr 2024
Travelling Through Fables. New Exhibition At Louvre Abu Dhabi
It explores anthropomorphic tales from the 8th Century BCE up until the modern day
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
1 Apr 2024
Meet Kanyeyachukwu, the Young Artist On the Autism Spectrum
What is he attempting to convey through his art?
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Apr 2024
To Make Art From Bottle Caps. The Story Of El Anatsui
Ghanaian sculptor who turns discarded resources into masterpieces
by Alexandra Mansilla
31 Mar 2024
Artnomads Curators, the Faces Behind the Art Future
Meet the cultural drivers who build in the digital nomad era
by Sophie She
30 Mar 2024
Mashrabiya. The True Significance Of Traditional Lattice
What purpose does it serve, and why is it found almost everywhere?
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Mar 2024
Photographers Who Capture the Beauty Of Burj Khalifa
They know all the “good sides” of the tallest tower in the world
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Mar 2024
Who Crafted Sand Spheres In Diriyah?
Over 1,400 perfectly equal modular pieces create the installation ”From This Earth”
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Mar 2024
Apps That Make Your Art Exploration More Exciting
Be prepared to go down an art "rabbit hole"
by Hayley Alexander
22 Mar 2024
Sun/Moon Obsession. Interview With ALJVD
Read the story of the photographer you are subscribed to
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 Mar 2024
Beautiful Fantastic Beasts. Interview With Ellen Sheidlin
Exploring the artist’s surreal world where magic things happen
by Sophie She
20 Mar 2024
Lamps And Lanterns. The History Lesson
The origins and significance of Islamic lamps
by Sophie She
20 Mar 2024
The Beauty Of Andrea Larsson’s Exclusive Collection For Tanagra
Gorgeous vessels that capture the essence of the holy month
by Sophie She
19 Mar 2024
Nad Al Sheba 3, the Perfectionist's Paradise
What if the “Good Place” from the “Good Place” by Netflix was real?
by Sophie She
19 Mar 2024
Blue As a Colour Of a Dream. Interview With Hashim Nasr
From dentist to photographer. Meet the artist behind the photos with blue cones
by Alexandra Mansilla
19 Mar 2024
"In The Night", the New Exhibition At SAMoCA
Explore the darkest time of the day through the lens of regional artists
by Hala Shah
16 Mar 2024
Meet the "Artists In Flux": Omar Al Gurg, Sara Naim and Adrian Pepe
The chosen ones for the new chapter of Nomad and Gucci artistic journey
by Alexandra Mansilla
14 Mar 2024
Putting Middle Eastern Art On the Map: Khawla Art Gallery
Discover a platform that supports Arabic creators
by Sana Bun
14 Mar 2024
Wrapped Surfaces: Friends Or Foes?
Discovering the region’s land art potential
by Sophie She
14 Mar 2024
What Do Mirrors Reflect? Interview With Shirin Abedinirad
Explore how Shirin creates these immense mirrored installations
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Mar 2024
What Is Chiaroscuro? The Curator Of ICD Brookfield Place Arts Responds
Malak Abu-Qaoud talks about the new exhibition, Michèle Lamy and regional artists
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Mar 2024
Where Light And Dark Meet. 'Chiaroscuro' Exhibition
The first showcase curated by Michèle Lamy in the Middle East
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Mar 2024
Furniture As Family. Interview With Omar Al Gurg
Discover the Modu Method, where furniture has names and soul
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Mar 2024
Jameel Arts Centre. A Museum With a Difference
Why is this place more than just "pictures on a wall"?
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Mar 2024
An Outlet For Intercultural Art: Sevil Dolmaci Gallery
Explore the hub for emerging international art in the heart of Dubai
by Sana Bun
6 Mar 2024
DIFC Art Nights: A Sneak Peek Into the Event
Financial centre is turning into an open-air art space this week
by Sophie She
6 Mar 2024
Artists Who Capture the Beauty Of Cars
Discover the masterminds behind Middle Eastern automotive art
by Alexandra Mansilla
6 Mar 2024
Story Of the Artist: Legendlart And Portraits Against the Sky
Meet the photographer who plays with the colours of the firmament
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Mar 2024
Step Inside: The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Is Open Now
The newest art space will give you a chance to discover rarely-seen works from private collections
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
5 Mar 2024
Sharjah Triennial: Last Chance To See
Plan your spontaneous artsy getaway in Sharjah before 10th of March
by Sophie She
5 Mar 2024
Grab Before It Ends: 'It Lies Beyond' Exhibition
You have two days left to catch Rashid Rana's artwork
by Sophie She
4 Mar 2024
Art Dubai Modern: Talks With Galleries
How the Soviet Union influenced the whole artistic world
by Sophie She
2 Mar 2024
Art Dubai Digital: Senses Behind Artworks
Reporting live from the digital section of Art Dubai
by Sophie She
1 Mar 2024
Anticipating Art Dubai 2024: What Is In Stock?
The Sandy Times editorial team had a chat with curators to highlight the best artworks of this year
by Sophie She
28 Feb 2024
Alserkal Art Week: Meaning Behind the Artworks
We tried to find out what artists wanted to express through their work. And we succeeded!
by Sophie She
28 Feb 2024
Chess Amid Art. The Story Of Ferz Club
Exploring the intersection of art, music, and chess
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Feb 2024
Story Of the Artist: Reem R And Her Love Of Oranges
How Reem once fell in love with oil painting and turned it into the passion of her life
by Alexandra Mansilla
27 Feb 2024
Pioneers Of Green Industrial Design In the UAE
See how UAE talents tackle the ecological crisis with innovation and humble resources
by Sana Bun
26 Feb 2024
Let the Alserkal Art Week Begin
Your can't-miss plan for the art week. Save it in your notes and share it with friends
by Sophie She
26 Feb 2024
'In Real Time': The Ever-Evolving Exhibition
The exhibition at the NYUAD Art Gallery can change daily or even hourly
by Dianne Apen-Sadler
23 Feb 2024
Same Path, New Creativity: Sikka Is Back
Discover the vibrant local art scene in the alleys of the Al Shindagha Historic Neighborhood
by Hala Shah
22 Feb 2024
'Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism' By Wael Al Awar
Admire the play of old and new in the architecture of Uzbekistan
by Sophie She
21 Feb 2024
Story Of the Artist: Ali Hosseini Adorns Cars With Rugs
It all started when he saw a car on the street with a rug on its hood
by Alexandra Mansilla
19 Feb 2024
Renewing History: Art Takes Over Jeddah
Revising our looks at the historical part of the city with the help of land art
by Sophie She
19 Feb 2024
The New Ras Al Khaimah Art ‘In Motion’
Our view on a cultural feast unfolding in the eco-capital of the UAE
by Sophie She
17 Feb 2024
Sound Walk With “Lisan”
Our thoughts on the sound walk by artist Naser Al Sughaiyer
by Sophie She
13 Feb 2024
Architecture Insights: BEEAH Headquarters By Zaha Hadid
How the dunes of Al Sajaa desert inspired the state-of-the-art smart building
by Sophie She
5 Feb 2024
An Artistic Oasis Amidst Urban Hustle: XVA Gallery
XVA Gallery is not just a gallery; it is also a hotel and café
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Feb 2024
Artists To Know: Nora Zeid, Marrwan Elhussein, And Mouza
We posed equal questions to three different artists to uncover their identities and the meaning behind their art
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Feb 2024
Architecture Insights: SUPER LIMBO Transformates the Sharjah Mall
The creative touch of Limbo Accra and Super Yaya brings the unfinished Sharjah Mall back to life
by Sophie She
4 Feb 2024