On the Threshold of Liberation: this compelling concept lies at the heart of Shadi Habib’s "Centaur", a wooden sculpture in which the artist eloquently conveys the idea through a dynamic, ascending, dance-like form.

Kamerani’s creative mind is imbued with a profound reverence for nature. Consequently, the earth and all that emerges from it take on an almost temple-like, sacred quality.

In support of the next generation of artists and galleries, Frieze Abu Dhabi provides participating Focus galleries with bursaries.

From an aesthetic perspective, this work occupies a space somewhere between epic art, Persian miniature painting, folklore, fantasy, and decorative art—and this is the pinnacle of Fatemeh Ahmadian’s artistry.

“Forever a Tree” is Mohamadali Vadood’s compelling project that gives a new life to dead or felled trees.

Influenced by 19th-century French painting and beyond, Sharif’s language is foreign to the region and to his local contemporaries, yet beneath its apparent estrangement, his practice illuminates a rather conservative society, unveiling the subtleties, rituals, and quiet rhythms that shape their…

Founder and Director of Maad Gallery: “Twenty percent of wealth—that is the share that high-net-worth individuals allocated to art in 2025, according to a global study. But the story is not only about money; behind this figure is a generation of collectors seeking to discover artists, build…

Founder and Director of Nikoo International School: “We are facing a questioning generation that is aware of its surroundings and, perhaps, of global events, while being immersed in technology. Under these circumstances, I believe schools, too, must embrace contemporary and innovative approaches…

Taraghijah’s poetic horses transcend their animal nature and become rhythm, memory, identity, and sign. His horses are light-footed beings, released from the earth, and at times they even acquire a distinctly human reading.