Zayed National Museum has been named one of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 by Prix Versailles, the annual global prize presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The institution is the only museum from the Middle East included in this year’s selection. Each year, Prix Versailles recognizes projects that…

Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has unveiled plans for The Veil, a large-scale residential resort currently under construction in Dhërmi. Positioned between the Adriatic coastline and densely forested mountain terrain, the project introduces a low-impact architectural approach that preserves the site’s natural topography and ecological character. Set within a sensitive landscape…

Marina Abramović has returned to Venice with Transforming Energy, a landmark exhibition at Gallerie dell’Accademia that positions her performance practice within the historical framework of Renaissance art. Running through October 19, the exhibition marks the museum’s first major presentation dedicated to a living woman artist, reinforcing Abramović’s long-standing connection to…

At Phillips Asia Headquarters, British multimedia artist Alexander James is presenting Dissecting the Square. Colours and Black, a new exhibition examining the emotional and symbolic dimensions of geometric abstraction. On view through May 31, 2026, the exhibition positions the square not only as a formal compositional structure but also as…

Chinese multimedia artist Lu Yang has unveiled DOKU The Illusion at Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia during the 61st Venice Biennale. Presented as part of the Fondation Louis Vuitton Hors-les-murs programme, the exhibition introduces the latest evolution of the artist’s ongoing DOKU universe, an expansive digital narrative exploring identity, consciousness, and…

FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the home-grown brand behind ‘The Original Dubai Chocolate,’ is bringing the sweetness of the UAE to life through an immersive art installation at Kite Beach on 9th and 10th May. In partnership with Careem, the digital activation invites residents to write their messages of kindness, unity, and…

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has returned for its second year at Make It in the Emirates 2026, reinforcing the growing role of traditional handicrafts within the UAE’s creative economy. Presented in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the initiative positions Emirati craft heritage as both a cultural asset and an…