As fears of a global recession grip the world, a different atmosphere was witnessed on March 1 at the VIP opening of the 16th edition of Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates’ sunny metropolis. It was ...

Escalating war in the Middle East is raising concerns for Art Dubai and the art market’s growing investment in the Gulf.

DUBAI — April in Dubai has become the cornerstone of the Middle East’s cultural calendar, transforming the city into a buzzing creative forum where art takes center stage. In a city once known ...

They’re some of the most glamorous events in the world, but the commercial art fair is in a tricky spot. In November last year, Endeavour, the owners of Frieze Art Fair, began looking for a potential ...

A gallery employee works in front of Angeles Agrela paintings at the 14th edition of Art Dubai at Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, which features 50 galleries from 31 countries with a focus ...

Contemporary artist Sacha Jafri prides himself on his unique way of working. His "huge" Dubai studio includes three gallery spaces, a digital space, an office and a boardroom. He even has a room ...

Positioned between Africa, Europe and Asia, Dubai is open to artistic and cultural influences from around the world. This has led to a vibrant, emerging local arts scene. Until recently, this scene ...

As Art Dubai turns 20 and Art Basel and Frieze enter the region, the cultural scene is hitting maturation ...

Self-described as “the world’s most international art fair,” Art Dubai has solidified its role as a vigorous—and welcome—alternative to traditionally dominant Western settings and stories, ...