AGENDA

THE AGENDA

Our pick of the top art-related events this month

/EVENT/ Modern Masters The third edition of this ongoing series shines a light on the region’s greatest 20th century artists. Hailing from all over the Middle East, the narratives on show in this exhibition

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reveal social, political and cultural history. Until May 30 a Meem Gallery, Umm Suqeim Road, Al Quoz, Dubai. Sat to Thur, 10am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 3477883. meemartgallery.com

/ E X H I B I T I O N / Infinite Angles This show by Mohammed Kazem, one of the leading UAE artists, features paintings from construction sites entitled Sound of Light (2019-20) and an installation of a found bathroom door leading to a new series of Sound of Angles. Until May 20 a Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Unit 17, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open by appointment only. Tel: (04) 323 5052. ivde.net

/ E X H I B I T I O N / The Ocean Refuses No River These delicate pieces constructed upon a map of the UAE traces lines that appear like rivers. The artist also uses her diaries and notebooks to create works open conversations about life’s journey. Until April 28 a XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 312th Road, Al Fahidi St, Dubai. Daily 10am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 353-5383 xvagallery.com

/EXHIBITION/ Contemporary Heritage This is a solo show by Hazem Harb who questions notions of heritage for the largely displaced Palestinian population. His layered photographic collages are a metaphor for the layers of his own identity. Until June 30 a Tabari Artspace, Bldg 3, DIFC. By appointment only. Tel: (04) 3230820. tabariartspace.com

/NEW TOUR/ Take a virtual tour of Dubai In light of the need for social distancing, we can now take virtual tours of several Dubai landmarks thanks to Dubai360.com. Key landmarks include Burj Khalifa and Atlantis, The Palm as well as cultural destinations such as Etihad Museum, Dubai Museum and the former home of Sheikh Rashid (the founder of Dubai) in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. a Dubai360.com

/EXHIBITION/ Sacred Spring This is a collection of Shona Sculptures by seven internationally celebrated Zimbabwean artist. They’ve used stone and in their expressive creations are said to extract the individual spirit of the stone to create joy. Until May 21 a Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Sat to Thur 10am to 7pm. showcaseuae.com