The identity of graffiti artist Banksy is one of the most alluring mysteries of the art world. The Bristol-based artist is known for his anti-establishment stencil art that has appeared around the world, from the West Bank to several locations in war-affected cities of Ukraine.
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DUBAI: From Nov. 22-26, Abu Dhabi’s Manarat Saadiyat will come alive with the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art. The fair’s largest edition to date, it will present 92 galleries from 31 countries.
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An 11-year-old boy from Dubai is using his love for drawing to help children in war-torn Gaza. Naksh Awtaney, an artist and entrepreneur, possesses a unique set of skills in customising shoes, and the proceeds from his business are being contributed to charitable causes.
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UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate 'Gallant Knight 3', a humanitarian operation to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
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The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate ‘Gallant Knight 3’, a humanitarian operation to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, according to a report by the state news agency, WAM.
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Marking the birthday of artist Pablo Picasso, Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Library has launched an event, titled Picasso Days.Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, inaugurated the event that will continue for a week. The event includes a series of activities that highlight the artistic legacy of the world-renowned artist.
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Humanitarian aid workers on the ground have been sounding the alarm for days: Gaza needs help and the situation is getting worse 'by the minute'. The total death toll in the war between Israel and Hamas has ballooned to more than 4,500 — with an airstrike killing at least 500 at a Gaza hospital on October 17. Hundreds and thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes, not knowing where to go. And with Gaza under siege, everything is running out: Food, water, electricity, fuel, all the basic needs for survival.
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The Red Crescent Association has taken a significant step towards alleviating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The association has dispatched much-needed medical assistance to the region via Rafah’s crossing. The move is aimed at helping the people of Gaza, who have been living under challenging conditions due to a long-standing conflict and blockade.
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Emirati calligrapher Mattar Bin Lahej has displayed his penmanship on unique items including the engine of a Rolls Royce, an ancient Drour calendar and a miniature of his most prolific work, the Museum of the Future (MOTF), as part of his brand-new exhibition.
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After a stopover in the US that lasted the better part of a century, a baroque landscape painting that went missing during World War II was returned to Germany on Thursday.
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