Events & Attractions
4 art exhibitions to see in Dubai
With the new art season in full swing, those looking to explore the culture of our region have plenty to see. DIFC and Al Quoz are the main hubs for all things arty, with exhibitions ranging from fine art to video instillations and everything in between. Here’s the ShortList of exhibits that are on our radar.
Family Portrait by Mohannad Orabi
Ayyam Gallery DIFC presents this fantastic solo exhibition from Syrian artist, Mohannad Orabi. Family Portraits explores the psychology of memory and how the mental process shapes our perception of formative experiences. Orabi comments on social interaction and the idea of how children negotiate a sense of the self while understanding the world around them. In his latest body of works, Orabi manipulates the format of the formal black and white portraiture, with subtle additions of colour.
Orabi toys with the construct of the posed family portrait and invites the viewer to question this universal behavior, as we relate to the formation of our own family portraits, our huddled bodies and mirrored expressions.
When: From September 15
Where: Ayyam Gallery DIFC, +971 4 439 2395,
Middle Eastern Talks at The Empty Quarter
Take a journey through Middle Eastern Culture. This September The Empty Quarter will be revealing its latest collection of unseen photographs, unknown places and traditional stories originating from the Middle East. Amongst the mixed artists, Al Moutasim Al Maskery portrays the story of Omani tribes migrating from the desert towards the coastline during July and August every year, whilst Issa Salah Al Kindy captures the magical process by which Omani Rose water is made from petals, following an ancient tradition. Now that we’re in the new season, this is the perfect time to immerse ourselves back into the culture of our residing region and be captivated in its beauty.
When: September 15 to November 5
Where: The Empty Quarter, DIFC, www.theemptyquarter.com