The art world, in context
News and developments across United Arab Emirates.
Image: ArtskFrieze Abu Dhabi has unveiled the exhibitor lineup for its inaugural edition (19–22 November 2026) at Manarat Al Saadiyat: more than 80 galleries from 64 cities and 36 countries, with curated sections Frieze Masters Abu Dhabi and Global Futures.
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Image: ArtskFrieze has unveiled the debut programme for its first Abu Dhabi edition, running November 19–22 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Highlights include the inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award installation and a sculpture showcase on Mamsha Beach.
Source date ·The Sharjah Art Foundation has outlined the programme for the 17th edition of its biennial, running 21 January to 13 June 2027 with 109 participating artists and collectives, alongside dates for the March Meeting 2027 symposium.
Image: ArtskThe Sharjah Art Foundation's Vantage Point Editions presented 100 works by 20 UAE-based photographers at the Sharjah Photography Gallery from 25 to 27 September 2026.
Image: ArtskThe foundation's autumn 2026 programme of workshops, courses and community learning runs from September through November across six Sharjah art centres.
Art Jameel presents ten exhibitions and commissions across Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai and Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, gathering more than 65 artists and collectives from 20 geographies spanning West, South and East Asia, the Gulf, the Red Sea and East Africa.
Ticket holders for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi for free from 13 to 29 September.
