Past Forward Tour: Three States Later
Our co-curator, Noor Al Suwaidi, has an update on the U.S. tour of Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates. Read her impressions about each of the host cities so far:
The Arts and Culture Scene in the United Arab Emirates, Part I: Events
This blog post was inspired by Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates – the first major touring exhibition of Emirati artwork abroad. The exhibition showcases core elements of life in the UAE, further informing American audiences of Emirati art, history, and tradition. Visitors who have seen Past Forward may not be aware of the wide range of cultural events the UAE organizes during its winter season, from October to the end of April. This post highlights a number of the most popular arts and cultural events in the country – many scheduled for this spring. Abu Dhabi Abu...
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Meridian’s Director of Exhibitions and I just returned from a 12-day study tour of the United Arab Emirates. We traveled to four of the seven Emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah – and were fascinated by what we learned about local life and culture, as well as traditional heritage. Continue