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Black cloud, Red Line (2026) by Emirati artist Juma Al Haj is on display in Abu Dhabi until August 6. Photo: Iris Projects

UAE art guide: 11 museum and gallery exhibitions to see

Plus, The UAE is Beautiful photography exhibition at Cultural Foundation

Art smuggled from Gaza exhibited in Europe to 'keep the people seen'

How Hassan Sharif opened one Dubai gallery’s eyes to Emirati art

Why the UAE is preserving the architecture of its formative decades

Free verse and modern calligraphy part of Al Burda Award's growing art family

Follow anonymous artist Banksy's street art trail on your next holiday

Wassan Al Khudhairi appointed artistic director of Art Basel Qatar 2027

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