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Najat Makki, Asmaa Khoory, Abdulrahim Salim and Sultan Al Remeithi at "Through the Years" Exhibition

Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre, Curated by Sumayyah Alsuwaidi and Walter Willems 21 Feb - 31 Mar 2025 Through the Years brings together works by two generations. The exhibition hold at Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi and it is curated by Sumayyah Alsuwaidi and Walter Willems.... Read more

Eman Alhashemi at 'Abu Dhabi (Dis)connected: A Socio-Spatiality of Roads in Neighborhoods'

Curated by Salem AlSuwaidi and Rashed Almulla. 8 Feb - 6 Apr 2025 'Abu Dhabi (Dis)connected' explores the intricate bond between people and roads, revealing how infrastructure both connects and separates, empowers and restricts, shaping a city where movement embodies both opportunity and... Read more

Najat Makki at 'Next Chapter Edition 1'

Foundry Downtown Dubai 5 Feb - 5 Mar 2025 Next Chapter, Edition 1 , curated by Sahar Seyedjafar launches a series of annual exhibitions, each defined by a distinct theme. This year's edition explores the connection between cultural heritage... Read more

Bénédicte Gimonnet at ‘Memory’ Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival

The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 31 Jan - 28 Feb 2025 The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival will be held at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village from January 31 to February 28, 2025, with ‘memory’ as... Read more

Shama Al Hamed Featured in Group Exhibition at the Canopy Program, NYU Crit Club

Fruit Salad 9 - 11 Jan 2025 Shama Al Hamed is featured in the group exhibition 'Fruit Salad', presented by the Canopy program, NYU Crit Club, alongside other artists in New York.⁠ ⁠ Shama's practice centers on... Read more

Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Presenting: Bénédicte Gimonnet, Eman AlHashemi and Safeya Sharif 20 - 24 Nov 2024 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is delighted to present three exceptional artists at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2024, presenting a series of new paintings and drawings by Dubai-based French artist Bénédicte... Read more

Najat Makki in collaboration with FBMI and Zuleya weavers

Abu Dhabi Art 2024 | Booth IAA-7 20 - 24 Nov 2024 Najat Makki in collaboration with FBMI and the weavers of Zuleya, presents a unique set of two hand-knotted wool rugs, Rhythm of the Land and Whisper of Elements , inspired... Read more

Editions, Dubai 2024

Art & Design Fair 6 - 9 Nov 2024 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is thrilled to be part of the inaugural 'Editions, Dubai', presenting 'Un-titled’’ a dynamic selection of works by five distinctive artists—Armin Najib (b. Tehran, 1989), Abdulrahim Salim... Read more

"Hour Eternal: 20 Years of Emirati Abstraction" at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation

Featuring Najat Makki, Khalid Al Banna, Abdulrahim Salim and Mona Al Khaja 14 Oct 2024 - 16 Feb 2025 The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation (BFAF) is honored to present Hour Eternal: 20 Years of Emirati Abstraction, an exhibition that celebrates the diverse and evolving practices of Emirati abstract art... Read more

Narratives of Belonging | Al Safa Library

Featuring Sara Al Haddad, Shama Al Hamed, Najat Makki, Eman Al Hashemi and Alia H. Lootah 24 Sep - 19 Oct 2024 This exhibition is a celebration of Emiratis who have laid the foundation of the cultural and creative landscape in the region and defined the voice of the Arabic creative, as... Read more

Safeya Sharif | NYUAD

“Pressure Points”, MFA Year One Student Exhibition 9 May - 2 Jun 2024 Safeya Sharif participated in NYUAD’s Project Space as a part of the MFA Year One Exhibition, “Pressure Points”.⁠ In this body of work 'Familiarity in Fragmented Simulations', Safeya explores the... Read more

Najat Makki | Rizq Art Initiative

"Windings of the Labyrinth” curated by Meena Vari 30 Apr - 20 Jun 2024 An exhibition exploring the concept of a social and physical landscape and its distinctive representation and unique perspective by female artists. The conventional cultural portrayal of land has often been... Read more

Ruqaya AlHashmi and Shama Al Hamed | Rizq Art Initiative

“And the More I See, the More Life Means to Me”, curated by Walter Williems 26 Mar - 15 Apr 2024 “And The More I See, The More Life Means To Me” show cases the finest young contemporaries from the UAE, curated by Walter Willems. Read more

Art Dubai 2024

Presenting: Alia Hussain Lootah 28 Feb - 3 Mar 2024 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is delighted to participate in Art Dubai for the second time with a presentation of Emirati artist Alia Hussain Lootah (b. Dubai, 1987) . Location: Madinat Jumeirah... Read more

Architectural Digest - Art of Living 2024 at Al Jubail Island

Architectural Digest & Jubail Island 1 - 4 Feb 2024 Aisha Alabbar is pleased to introduce a selection of works focusing on sustainability and community engagement. Through diverse artistic expressions, this group exhibition prompts reflection on shared responsibility in building... Read more

Najat Makki | Dhai Dubai

Light Installation in Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai 26 Jan - 4 Feb 2024 Najat Makki was commissioned to create a light installation for Dhai Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City, Dubai. In this installation, seven female silhouettes, Dr. Najat Makki’s hallmark, stand... Read more

"The Epic of Muheera"

Abdulrahim Salim's live performance 17 Jan 2024 Curated by: Dr. Noha Farran Abdulrahim Salim's live performance, 'The Epic of Muheera,' aims to be a cultural milestone. It seeks to provide a profound artistic experience that resonates with... Read more

Abu Dhabi Art 2023

Presenting: Nujoom Alghanem at Manarat Al Saadiyat 22 - 26 Nov 2023 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to announce our participation in Abu Dhabi Art 2023 for the third consecutive year. This year, Aisha Alabbar Gallery will be showcasing Emirati artist, poet,... Read more

Nujoom Alghanem | Al Jahili Fort

ARTIST COMMISSIONS IN CULTURAL SITES 2023 22 Nov 2023 - 2 Jan 2024 Nujoom Alghanem was commissioned by Abu Dhabi Art or the 2023 'Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites' to create ' Artifacts of the Current Moments,' an immersive multi-layered art installation spreading... Read more

Nujoom Alghanem | Manar Abu Dhabi⁠

“Flying Ships” Light Installation 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Jan 2024 This light installation celebrates the UAE’s seafaring past with the creation of a huge dhow boat.⁠ ⁠ In the past, boats played a vital role in various activities such as... Read more

Dubai Calligraphy Biennale 2023

1 - 31 Oct 2023 We are delighted that four of our gallery's artists - Eman Al Hashemi, Alia Hussain Lootah, Ammar Al Attar, and Taqwa Al Hashemi - are part of the Dubai Calligraphy... Read more

Najat Makki | Awarded with the distinction of France’s ‘Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’

AWARD 20 Sep 2023 Dr. Najat Makki has been bestowed the distinction of France’s ‘Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ (Order of the Arts and the Letters) as Chevalier. This honour is bestowed by... Read more

Layla Juma | ‘Where to Now?'

Gallery Krinzinger, Vienna 12 Sep - 28 Nov 2023 Layla Juma’s “Specific Paths” and “Triangles” series on display at Gallery Krinzinger Schottenfeld ,Vienna. This body of work was part of ‘Where to now?’ الى أين الآن؟, a group exhibition... Read more

Storytelling Sunday

With Suzy Sikorski of Mid East Art 11 Jun 2023 As part of Press Print!, we are delighted to host a Storytelling Sunday with Suzy Sikorski of Mid East Art , exploring printmaking practice and literature. Led by participating artists,... Read more

„“Layla Juma & Carolin Kropff

20 May 2023 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to announce Layla Juma is showing Specific Paths (2022), a new body of drawings, alongside works by German artist Carolin Kropff in „“ Layla Juma... Read more

Art Dubai 2023

Presenting: Asma Belhamar and Sultan Al Remeithi 1 - 5 Mar 2023 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is delighted to participate in Art Dubai for the first time with a presentation of Emirati artists Asma Belhamar (b. 1988) and Sultan Al Remeithi (b. 1989).... Read more

Bénédicte Gimonnet and Mona Al Khaja at "Spirit of time: Emirates Fine Art Society's 38th Annual Exhibition"

18 Jan - 18 Mar 2023 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to announce the participation of Mona Al Khaja and Bénédicte Gimonnet in Spirit of time: Emirates Fine Art Society's 38th Annual Exhibition at Sharjah Art... Read more

Dr. Najat Makki and Nujoom Alghanem present installations at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Art 16 - 19 Jan 2023 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to collaborate with Abu Dhabi Art in showcasing interactive installations by Dr. Najat Makki and Nujoom Alghanem as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023,... Read more

Abu Dhabi Art 2022

Presenting: Alia Hussain Lootah 16 - 20 Nov 2022 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to participate in Abu Dhabi Art 2022, presenting a new body of work by Emirati artist Alia Hussain Lootah (b. Dubai, 1987). Consisting of three series each made in a different medium, Alia’s new works are continued explorations of kinship, interconnectedness and domesticity. Alia began exploring these concepts during the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (SEAF) in 2014, drawing from her experience with motherhood. Since then, her representation of the subject developed through a protracted inward-looking process over six years, moving from figuration and familial intimacy to more abstract expressions. Read more

Talk with the artists from "Chill: Summer in the City"

Moderated by Fatima Al Kurdi 23 Jun 2022 Aisha Alabbar Gallery and Iris Art Advisory are delighted to invite you to attend a talk with the artists in 'Chill: Summer in the City'. Moderated by curator Fatima Al... Read more

Inner Light: Najat Makki at Sharjah Calligraphy Museum

An Exhibition part of the 24th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival 19 Dec 2021 - 23 Jan 2022 Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to announce Dr. Najat Makki's solo exhibition titled Inner Light at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum as part of the 24th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (SIAF).... Read more

Abu Dhabi Art 2021

Presenting: Mona Al Khaja 17 - 21 Nov 2021 In its first participation at Abu Dhabi Art, Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to present a selection of new paintings by Emirati artist Mona Al Khaja. As one of the... Read more

Talk: Dr. Najat Makki at Sotheby's

27 Oct 2021 As part of the exhibition I Write in Colour : Najat Makki at Sotheby's, the artist will be in conversation with Jolaine Frizzell, Curator and Director of the Institute for... Read more

I Write in Colour: Dr. Najat Makki at Sotheby's Dubai

Supported by Aisha Alabbar Gallery 19 Oct - 4 Nov 2021 In collaboration with Sotheby's Dubai, Aisha Alabbar Gallery is pleased to present I Write in Colour , by contemporary Emirati artist, Najat Makki. Makki is considered one of the innovators... Read more

Neon Night with Dr. Najat Makki

27 Apr 2021 Dr. Najat Makki is considered one of the innovators of the local scene. Since 1980's, she has innovated to the complexity and richness of her artistic expression through her experimentation with color compositions and the use of neon and fluorescent paints. Aisha Alabbar Gallery will be transformed into a magical space for this neon night. Immerse yourself into Dr. Najat's glow-in-the-dark paintings and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Read more

Khalid Al Banna’s solo show “Hard Edges” on view at Maraya Art Centre

The exhibition will run until 1 Aug, 2024 1 Aug 2024 The exhibition explores collage-based constructions created from daily observations of an ever-changing home surrounded by various landscapes and enriched by the artist’s vivid imagination. As a trained architect, Khalid Al... Read more