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Mid East Info
25-04-2025
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- Mid East Info
Dubai Culture Launches Immersive Interactive Experiences Around ‘Resonance' - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, UAE,April 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a public programme accompanying the public art installation Resonance, created in collaboration with the Alserkal Arts Foundation in the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood. This initiative falls under the Authority's Dubai Public Art Strategy, which aims to transform the emirate into a global open-air art gallery, while reinforcing its leadership on the international cultural map. Scheduled for 26 April, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the aesthetic dimensions of artwork by graphic designer Maryam Namvar and architect Neda Salmanpour. It also highlights the area's distinctive architecture and immersive art installations, which enrich the local creative scene. The agenda features a panel discussion titled 'Perception Reimagined: Sound and Place,' moderated by curator Munira Al Sayegh. Emirati sound artist Safeya Al Blooshi will share her insights on experimental field recordings to examine the relationship between our environment and sound and how acoustic characteristics define a place. Meanwhile, Maryam Namvar and Neda Salmanpour will discuss their experience creating Resonance, a work of art composed of three suspended metal panels that mirror the visual and auditory aspects of the district. The piece invites reflection on the interplay of wind, water, and architecture, as well as the historical and societal significance of the neighbourhood. Nigerian artist and curator Ose Ekore will lead the listening session 'Weightlessness Through Sound,' offering attendees a collective immersion inspired by the natural elements surrounding the location. The programme includes a multisensory audiovisual walk titled 'In Reaction to Sound,' designed to engage the audience with the dynamic interaction of different senses in the creative process. Participants will experiment with capturing images of Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood in ways that blend listening with innovative storytelling.
CairoScene
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
UAE's Largest Site-Specific Art Installation Unveiled in Hatta
Five red reflective sculptures by Shaikha Al Mazrou now dot the Hajar Mountains, inviting hikers to reconnect with nature. Apr 24, 2025 A new public artwork has been unveiled in the Hatta mountains, marking the UAE's largest site-specific art installation to date. Titled 'Deliberate Pauses', the piece was created by prominent Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou and commissioned by the Alserkal Arts Foundation as part of ongoing efforts to integrate culture into the country's natural landscapes. The installation consists of five towering red metallic discs, positioned at intervals along the hiking trails near Leem Lake in Hatta. Visually arresting and highly reflective, the discs blend into their surroundings while simultaneously creating a sense of stillness and spatial awareness. As light and landscape shift throughout the day, the mirrored sculptures amplify the natural drama of the Hajar Mountains, inviting passersby to stop and reflect—both literally and metaphorically. Curated by Faysal Tabbarah of the American University of Sharjah, the work is part of a collaboration between Dubai Culture and the Supreme Committee for Hatta Development, and reflects a growing national interest in integrating contemporary art into outdoor, public spaces. 'Deliberate Pauses' adds to Shaikha Al Mazrou's growing body of sculptural work, known for its focus on spatial tension, geometric abstraction, and material exploration. The Hatta installation reinforces her status as one of the UAE's leading contemporary artists and reflects the country's efforts to cultivate homegrown talent in spaces beyond the gallery.
Emirates 24/7
24-04-2025
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- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Culture Launches Immersive Interactive Experiences Around ‘Resonance'
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a public programme accompanying the public art installation Resonance, created in collaboration with the Alserkal Arts Foundation in the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood. This initiative falls under the Authority's Dubai Public Art Strategy, which aims to transform the emirate into a global open-air art gallery, while reinforcing its leadership on the international cultural map. Scheduled for 26 April, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the aesthetic dimensions of artwork by graphic designer Maryam Namvar and architect Neda Salmanpour. It also highlights the area's distinctive architecture and immersive art installations, which enrich the local creative scene. The agenda features a panel discussion titled 'Perception Reimagined: Sound and Place,' moderated by curator Munira Al Sayegh. Emirati sound artist Safeya Al Blooshi will share her insights on experimental field recordings to examine the relationship between our environment and sound and how acoustic characteristics define a place. Meanwhile, Maryam Namvar and Neda Salmanpour will discuss their experience creating Resonance, a work of art composed of three suspended metal panels that mirror the visual and auditory aspects of the district. The piece invites reflection on the interplay of wind, water, and architecture, as well as the historical and societal significance of the neighbourhood. Nigerian artist and curator Ose Ekore will lead the listening session 'Weightlessness Through Sound,' offering attendees a collective immersion inspired by the natural elements surrounding the location. The programme includes a multisensory audiovisual walk titled 'In Reaction to Sound,' designed to engage the audience with the dynamic interaction of different senses in the creative process. Participants will experiment with capturing images of Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood in ways that blend listening with innovative storytelling. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Bawaba
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Culture Launches Immersive Interactive Experiences Around ‘Resonance'
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced a public programme accompanying the public art installation Resonance, created in collaboration with the Alserkal Arts Foundation in the Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood. This initiative falls under the Authority's Dubai Public Art Strategy, which aims to transform the emirate into a global open-air art gallery, while reinforcing its leadership on the international cultural for 26 April, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the aesthetic dimensions of artwork by graphic designer Maryam Namvar and architect Neda Salmanpour. It also highlights the area's distinctive architecture and immersive art installations, which enrich the local creative agenda features a panel discussion titled 'Perception Reimagined: Sound and Place,' moderated by curator Munira Al Sayegh. Emirati sound artist Safeya Al Blooshi will share her insights on experimental field recordings to examine the relationship between our environment and sound and how acoustic characteristics define a place. Meanwhile, Maryam Namvar and Neda Salmanpour will discuss their experience creating Resonance, a work of art composed of three suspended metal panels that mirror the visual and auditory aspects of the district. The piece invites reflection on the interplay of wind, water, and architecture, as well as the historical and societal significance of the artist and curator Ose Ekore will lead the listening session 'Weightlessness Through Sound,' offering attendees a collective immersion inspired by the natural elements surrounding the location. The programme includes a multisensory audiovisual walk titled 'In Reaction to Sound,' designed to engage the audience with the dynamic interaction of different senses in the creative process. Participants will experiment with capturing images of Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood in ways that blend listening with innovative storytelling. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Gulf Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Tirmizi lauds Qureshi's ‘Vanishing Points'
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's Envoy to the UAE, visited the exhibition 'Vanishing Points' by renowned Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi at Alserkal Avenue. The exhibition, curated by Nada Raza, Director of the Alserkal Arts Foundation, ran from April 13–20 and featured Qureshi's innovative works, including photography, video, paintings and a site-specific installation. During the tour, Ambassador Tirmizi received a detailed briefing from Curator Nada Raza on the conceptual depth and technical mastery of Qureshi's artworks. The Ambassador commended the artist's ability to capture Pakistan's cultural vibrancy, stating, 'Imran Qureshi's art vividly transforms Pakistan's day-to-day life into breathtaking visual narratives. 'Through his lens, the bustling streets, Sufi shrines, and architectural heritage come alive, arising a deep sense of connection. 'His depiction of a Sufi tomb with Qawwali resonating in the background is particularly mesmerising and emotionally powerful.' Ambassador Tirmizi emphasised the role of art as soft power in enhancing Pakistan's global image and fostering cross-cultural understanding. He highlighted the exceptional talent of Pakistani artists and called for greater international recognition of their contributions to contemporary art. Reaffirming the Embassy's commitment to promoting Pakistani culture, the Ambassador assured full support for future collaborations with institutions like Alserkal Avenue to showcase Pakistani artists in the UAE. 'We are eager to collaborate on platforms that amplify Pakistan's rich artistic heritage on the global stage,' he added. A recipient of Pakistan's Sitara-i-Imtiaz and France's Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Imran Qureshi is a pioneering figure in contemporary miniature painting. His works are part of prestigious collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, among others.
