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Former Sotheby’s Deputy Chairman, Middle East
“Geometry and Art in the Modern Middle East” @amazon

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Delighted to WELCOME three wonderful superstars to BRISTOL for The RETH & HART Collaborative Research Seminar @bristolunihums THANK YOU Venetia Porter, Emily Shovelton & Roxane Zand!! We can’t wait!!! Or as the song says… We are SO EXCITED!!! 💐🎊#middleasternart #southasianarrists #lahorebiennale #islamicartsbiennale2025 PS: Can you GUESS the artists in the pictures above? 👆🏼 🕵🏽‍♀️ 🖼️

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“Here, the pine tree isn’t a mere motif: it is a bearer of heritage, and a silent witness to centuries of movement, adaptation, and endurance.
For Halaby, it becomes an emblem of a dual identity
that’s not split, but enhanced. Like the pine tree, the artist spreads upwards and out, reaching out to his origins in the Levant.
In some of his writings, Halaby describes trees as sentinels and as archivists of silence. In this exhibition, his canvases echo the same breath.
Ultimately, the story he tells us is not about exile nor
return. It is about expanding and carrying more than one landscape within oneself. Like the pine tree, Halaby is not a transplanted entity to Italy, but a bridge between cultures.”

A passage of “Under the Pine-tree Canopy - A tale of Two Lands’” beautiful essay by Middle-Eastern art specialist and author dear @roxzand for our “Echoes of Existence” book.

“To Each His Mirage”, 2026.
Oil on canvas, 300 x 300 cm

“Echoes of Existence” at the @nuhadessaidpavilion , The National Museum of Beirut, initiated by @italyinlebanon under the patronage of @lebanese.ministry.of.culture and curated by @muriel_asmar runs until October 21st.

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Due to the immense popularity of Made in the UAE, we are delighted to announce that the show has been extended for two more weeks! Visit JD Malat Gallery downtown and view the exhibition featuring 7 talented artists, who’s practices reflect the creative spirit of the region.

Made in the UAE is now on view till 12 July
Dont miss your chance to view the show before it closes!

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#MadeinUAE

Very proud to be selected for Zakhm-e-Nau.

This exhibition speaks about the strength and diversity of artists in the UAE — artists who come from different backgrounds, but stand together through work that is honest, powerful, and deeply personal.

To be exhibiting alongside such strong artists is an honour. Each work in this group exhibition carries its own voice, its own struggle, and its own truth. I am proud that my work stands among them with confidence, showing that ceramics is not limited to function — it can command space, emotion, and presence.

Grateful to be part of this exhibition and proud to represent my voice as a ceramic artist in the UAE

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Thank you @whitewall.art for the awesome article.

Dinner, music, performance and art at the studio for an intimate evening curated by @tarazadeh

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@jdmalatgallery has officially opened its highly anticipated exhibition, “Made in the UAE,” in Downtown Dubai!

Launched as a curatorial initiative to support the voices shaping the UAE’s contemporary cultural landscape, the project kicked off with an open call that attracted over 300 submissions from across the Emirates.

Following a meticulous selection process, the jury was so deeply impressed by the incredible breadth of talent.

Visit the gallery to view the show, featuring Ahmed Emad, Anila Ashraf, Camelia Mohebi, Elizaveta Pugacheva, Sasan Nasernia, Samo Shalaby, and Yousif Albadi.

📍 JD Malat Gallery, Downtown Dubai
📅 Until June 30, 2026

#JDMalatGallery #MadeInTheUAE #DowntownDubai #UAEArtists #DubaiExhibitions

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@SceneNowUAE JD Malat Gallery Dubai has announced the finalists of Made in the UAE, a curatorial initiative launched in October 2025 to spotlight emerging artistic voices across the Emirates. The open call drew more than 300 submissions from artists residing in the country. A jury panel expanded the original selection to seven artists, citing the exceptional quality and range of work received.

The selected artists are Ahmed Emad (UAE/Egypt), Anila Ashraf (Pakistan), Camelia Mohebi (UAE), Elizaveta Pugacheva (Russia), Samo Shalaby (Egypt/Palestine), Sasan Nasernia (Iran), and Yousif Albadi (Sudan).

The panel included Zina Khair, Co-Founder of the Khair Art Collection; Roxane Zand, Founder of Zand Fine Arts and former Deputy Chairman of Sotheby's Middle East; Ali Mohammadioun, Founder of E Plus A Atelier; and Jean-David Malat, Founder of JD Malat Gallery.

The exhibition opens on June 11th 2026 at JD Malat Gallery Dubai, Act 2 Tower, Downtown Dubai.

For more news from across the UAE and beyond, head to www.SceneNow.com (link in bio) or download the #SceneNow app available on iOS and Android.

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Alfred Basbous at Art Dubai, 14–17 May 2026.

An inspiring week of art marked by meaningful conversations.

A heartfelt thank you to all the visitors, collectors, and art lovers who engaged with the Basbous’ works throughout the fair.

At booth A7, Mark Hachem Gallery presented a curated selection of works by modernist pioneer Alfred Basbous, alongside pieces by Helen Khal and Hamed Abdallh, bringing together three important artistic voices whose practices each contributed to shaping the visual and cultural language of modern art in the Middle East.

#AlfredBasbous #ArtDubai #MarkHachemGallery #ModernArt #MiddleEasternArt ContemporaryArt ArtFair

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Following a meticulous selection process and more than 300 entrants, JD Malat Gallery is thrilled to announce the finalists of Made in the UAE.

The jury was deeply impressed by the breadth of talent representing the UAE’s diverse creative voices, leading us to extend our original selection and welcome two additional artists to the cohort.

Congratulations to Ahmed Emad, Elizaveta Pugacheva, Samo Shalaby, Anila Ashraf, Sasan Nasernia, Camelia Mohebi and Yousif Albadi.

Join us for the exhibition opening on 11 June and stay tuned for more updates.

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We are thrilled to introduce the panel jury for “Made in the UAE”, an initiative launched by JD Malat Gallery to identify and amplify contemporary artists based in the UAE.

Mark your calendars for the exhibition on 11 June 2026 and keep an eye out for more exciting announcements!

#madeintheuae

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UPDATES : The fair’s 20th edition, originally scheduled for mid April, has been postponed to May 14–17 in an “adapted” format. But even as Art Dubai adjusts, the Gulf’s status as a stable art market hub is increasingly being tested by regional geopolitics.

We have published an article March 19, 2026, updated the same day following Art Dubai’s official announcement.

By Shiran Ben Abderrazak

Read more on diptykmag.com

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46.5x46.5 x5cm various paths of life i suppose

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