Finnish design house Iittala will present the Aalto 90 Pavilion at Copenhagen’s 2026 edition of 3daysofdesign, transforming one of the most recognizable objects in modern design history into an immersive architectural installation. Positioned on the harbourfront at Ofelia Plads, the seven-meter-high structure reimagines Alvar Aalto’s celebrated vase as a walk-in…

The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris has unveiled two significant photography exhibitions that examine memory, visual experimentation, and the evolving language of contemporary image-making. Bringing together works by Japanese photography pioneer Daido Moriyama and Ivorian multidisciplinary artist Nuits Balnéaires, the dual presentation offers distinct yet complementary perspectives on the power…

Sharjah has strengthened its international cultural outreach by donating a portable Arabic-language library to Poland, reinforcing the role of books as tools for cultural continuity, identity, and linguistic preservation among Arab communities living abroad. The initiative, led by the Kalimat Foundation, was presented during Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour…

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has inaugurated Folktales Reimagined, a cross-cultural exhibition in Warsaw that brings together artists from the UAE and Poland to reinterpret each other’s folk narratives through contemporary illustration. Presented at the National Library of Poland, the exhibition forms part of Sharjah’s Guest of…

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Italian football club AC Milan have unveiled a collaborative artwork by Emirati artist Fatima Al Kaabi to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, highlighting the intersection of cultural heritage, contemporary design, and global sports branding. The initiative forms part of Dubai Culture’s ‘Eid in Dubai’…

JAZ Hotel Group, one of the region’s leading hospitality groups with a portfolio spanning hotels, cruises, and leisure experiences, announces the launch of JAZ Elite Hotels, a new brand identity bringing together a curated selection of its most distinctive high-end properties. Marking a clear shift in direction, JAZ Elite Hotels…

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has officially launched AUS Press, a new academic publishing initiative designed to advance scholarship, support translation, and strengthen knowledge exchange between the Arab world and international audiences. The announcement took place at the Warsaw International Book Fair, where Sharjah is participating as Guest of Honour…