UAE art guide: 12 exhibitions to see, from board games at Louvre Abu Dhabi to orange art at Ayyam Gallery
Art events are continuing across the UAE this summer, with galleries and institutions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah presenting a range of exhibitions. Current highlights include A Board Game Adventure at Louvre Abu Dhabi, an exhibition that traces the journey of games including chess, Mancala, Ludo and Carrom as they travelled between ancient civilisations and evolved into those still played…
The UAE continues to showcase a diverse array of artistic exhibitions this summer, with galleries and institutions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah presenting an impressive lineup. Notable highlights include "A Board Game Adventure" at Louvre Abu Dhabi, which explores the evolution of games from ancient civilizations to modern times; "Khali Balak Men RISO" at Tashkeel, celebrating the unique qualities of risograph printing through posters, prints, and experimental formats; and "Body Quotidian" at Sharjah Art Foundation, featuring works by Laila Majid and Inaam Zafar that invite dialogue between recent pieces.
These exhibitions represent a broad spectrum of artistic practices, encompassing photography, works on paper, sculpture, design, craft, and painting. Here are 12 exhibitions to experience across the UAE: 1. "Khali Balak Men RISO" at Tashkeel in Dubai, running until August 21. 2. "Seeing Ourselves" at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in Abu Dhabi, until August 31.
3. "Spectrum: Becoming Visible, Becoming Image" at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, until September 1. 4. "The Two Walks: Works on Paper" at Carbon 12 in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, until September 5. 5. "Human in the Loop" by Ahmad AlAttar at 421 Arts Campus in Dubai, an interactive installation exploring robotics and artificial intelligence through an engaging game of sound, touch, and discovery.
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