The Art of Zhuangbiao: Mounting Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
Somewhere between the artist’s last brushstroke and the scroll hanging on a wall, there is something most people never see: zhuangbiao, the craft that carries a work of art over generations.
Witnesses to a Nation: Inside “Observers of Change” at Etihad Museum
To wander is to notice what others have grown too familiar to see. In Observers of Change, it is the artists and creatives who are perhaps the most discerning observers of all, chronicling a nation’s transformation through their art and eye.
When Himalayan Deities Walk Into the Modern World: The Art of Tsherin Sherpa
What happens when the deities and spirits of the Himalayan peaks come down from the mountains and stumble into the modern world? Tsherin Sherpa’s latest solo exhibition, Endless Flow, has answers.
Wander in Dubai: Sikka Art & Design Festival
Dubai’s Art Season opens with Sikka Art & Design Festival, as art and culture breathe creativity and innovation into the historic quarter of Al Shindagha.
Wander in Ras Al Khaimah: Contemporary Art in Al Jazeera Al Hamra
For a limited time, art takes over Al Jazeera Al Hamra, a historic pearling village poised on the edge of Emirati memory.
Wander in Sharjah: Islamic Arts Festival
During Sharjah’s Islamic Arts Festival, the city becomes an open-air museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of Islamic art while wandering through hidden cultural spaces scattered across Sharjah.
Wander in Bukhara: City of Artisans
Home to generations of artisans, Bukhara keeps the spirit of tradition alive — in embroidery, weaving, woodcarving, metalwork, and other time-honoured crafts.
Recipes for Broken Hearts: A Wanderer’s Take on Bukhara Biennale
At the Bukhara Biennale, visitors set out on a caravan’s journey through this ancient Silk Road city, where more than 70 site-specific works of art offer their own recipes for mending broken hearts.
Illustrating Narratives with “Storytelling Images”
In its latest exhibition, Storytelling Images, the National Palace Museum harnesses the art of manga to illuminate the profound narratives embedded in traditional ink paintings, breathing new life into these artistic traditions.
Beyond Myth: Embracing the “Asura Marga” for Modern Living
In the midst of the chaos prevailing in our time, the Asura Marga – the Asura way of living – emerges as a guiding light, illuminating a path for individuals to lead bold and purposeful lives.