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Looted ancient sarcophagus returned to Egypt from US

In 2021, authorities in Cairo succeeded in getting 5,300 stolen artifacts returned to Egypt from across the world.

03 Jan 2023

Andakulova Gallery to host Uzbek master artist Umarbekov’s works

He is the People’s Artist of Uzbekistan, an active member of the Academy of Arts of the Republic.

26 Jan 2023

Louvre Abu Dhabi picturises Indian film history with show on Bollywood

Manuel Rabate, Director, Louvre Abu Dhabi, in his remarks said that “Bollywood Superstars demonstrates our enduring commitment to showcase the wealth of cultures that define so much of life in the United Arab Emirates.

25 Jan 2023

SAMIT hosts A Thousand Tales ballet at Dubai Opera in milestone event

It mesmerised audiences of all ages as it took them on a fantastical journey through countless literary worlds plucked from the top shelf of the childhood bookcase, including that of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Aladdin, Puss in Boots, The Three Musketeers, and similar others.

22 Jan 2023

Dubai’s Hatta Cultural Nights ends on high note, records over 28,000 visitors in 12-day heritage festival

The festival drew visitors to discover the charm and aesthetics of folk arts and the details of Emirati customs and traditions through a variety of activities and cultural experiences.

21 Jan 2023

The spirit of Shona sculpture to shine brightly at Mestaria Gallery

They accessed diverse types of stone from the Great Dyke, 300-mile-long, 2.5 million-years-old ridge that stretches across the country.

20 Jan 2023

Daniel Canogar’s Loose Threads at Galloire ties up art and craft together

The pieces in this exhibition explore the textile dimension of technology, weaving informational threads together in an attempt to process and visualise the vast amount of data that shapes our digitised present.

19 Jan 2023

Plastic as art: Entire grocery store created from discards

The Plastic Bag Store is a custom-built public art installation and film experience designed to encourage visitors to think more about the enduring impact of single-use plastics.

18 Jan 2023

The story behind the most wildly painted house in Las Vegas

Las Vegas: It’s a splash of colour amid a landscape largely devoid of it, countering the surrounding drab like a rainbow slicing through a swath of stubborn storm clouds.

18 Jan 2023