Samir Bantal has transformed the language of consumer retail into a sculptural design installation titled Il Sonno, presented during Milan Design Week as part of Designboom’s Room for Dreams exhibition. Commissioned by SolidNature, the installation recreated an entire functioning supermarket environment using natural stone materials, including marble, granite, quartzite, onyx,…

Raymond Pettibon is revisiting decades of punk and alternative music history through Nervous Breakdown, a new publication released by David Zwirner that surveys the artist’s enduring relationship with album cover design and underground music culture. The book accompanies the exhibition Nervous Breakdown at Wilhelm-Hack-Museum and brings together more than 200…

Alex Chinneck has unveiled a new series of sculptural installations for Dior, transforming the luxury house’s flagship stores in New York and Los Angeles into immersive environments that blend urban infrastructure, surrealism, and fashion design. Installed at the Peter Marino-designed House of Dior locations, the projects mark the first anniversary…

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has highlighted the growing role of youth ambassadors in strengthening cultural exchange and long-term relations between the UAE and Japan during a special engagement at Keio University in Tokyo. The session, part of Keio University’s “Regional Culture: Arab World” course, explored how the…

House of Wisdom in Sharjah marked Emirati Writers’ Day with a two-day programme of literary discussions, author signings, and publishing initiatives designed to strengthen engagement between Emirati writers and readers across generations. The programme combined public dialogue, book launches, and literary exhibitions to highlight the evolving landscape of Emirati publishing…

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing an extensive programme of cultural activities, immersive exhibitions, and family-focused experiences for Eid Al Adha, as the landmark mosque anticipates large numbers of worshippers and international visitors during the holiday period. The celebrations combine spiritual observance with public cultural programming designed to transform…

The first day of Eid Al Adha this year is expected to coincide with the annual rising of Pleiades, known across the Gulf as Thuraya, creating a rare convergence of astronomical observation, seasonal tradition, and cultural heritage in the UAE and wider Arab region. The alignment has drawn attention among…