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Mid East Info
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Kutubna Cultural Center presents 'Abstract Art Exhibition' – A Collective Exploration of Form, Color, and Emotion
Dubai, UAE: With its Abstract Art Exhibition, Kutubna Cultural Center invites viewers to explore abstract art as a language of emotion, memory, and form. Featuring over 25 works by 15 artists from 12 countries, this vibrant group exhibition brings together diverse voices, each interpreting abstraction through their own personal and cultural lens. The artworks explore themes such as identity, nature, memory, and human relationships, expressed through a range of media, techniques, and visual rhythms. Each piece invites the viewer to connect with meaning beyond language. A special section of the exhibition is dedicated to youth artists, whose energetic compositions, vibrant palettes, and fresh perspectives offer a glimpse into the world of abstract expression from youth perspective. All participating artists are currently based in the UAE, representing Algeria, Armenia, Canada, India, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Russia, Sudan, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. The featured artists include Miska Mohmmed Abdelmajeed Mohmmed, Ashraf Abdelmonim Mohamed Ibrahim, Ahmed Amine Aitouche (AKA Sneakhotep), Aras Bildik, Lina Al Dabbagh, Salama Almazrouei, Zeena Al-Zubi, Tumpa Banerjee, Hasmik Chakhalyan, Alina O'Dwyer, Aya Qubbaj, Hend Rashed, Haafiza Ajaz Sayed, Irudhayanathan Thangaraj, and Youness Siraj Mounir (AKA Yun K). The opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 6:00 PM at Kutubna Cultural Center, located in Madina Avenues, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai. Guests are invited to explore the exhibition and immerse themselves in a rich and diverse selection of abstract works. Nora Qudah, curator of the exhibition at Kutubna Cultural Center, said: 'Putting this exhibition together has been an exciting process. It has allowed me to look deep into the artists' cultures and roots, connecting with their human stories in a meaningful way. The inclusion of youth in this exhibition holds a special spot in my heart, as their energy and creativity are where the true inspiration comes from. I'm thrilled to share this unique collection with the community and invite everyone to experience the depth and beauty of abstract art. Through abstract art, we discover that expression isn't always in what we see, but in how we feel through art.' About Kutubna Cultural Center: Kutubna Cultural Center was established in 2023 as an independent bookstore and literary hub for Dubai and the Gulf region. Kutubna offers an inclusive community space to enjoy books, art, specialty coffee, and cultural events. Kutubna celebrates the accomplishments of Khaleeji, Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and Muslim writers, poets, thinkers, artists, and researchers. We amplify these essential voices through lectures, readings, guided conversations, workshops, and other activities for people of all ages. Kutubna strives to make creative and scholarly pursuits accessible to people who are traditionally at the margins. We work especially hard to make cultural events easier for mothers with young children to attend.
Mid East Info
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Kutubna Cultural Center unveils 'Women in Contemporary Arab Art' exhibition - Middle East Business News and Information
April 15, 2025, Dubai, UAE – Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai's newest independent bookstore and cultural center, is launching 'Women in Contemporary Arab Art,' an exhibition that offers a rare and powerful perspective on how Arab women have been depicted through decades of modern and contemporary art. The display features revealing stories of strength, beauty, resilience, and cultural transformation outlined by renowned regional artists. 'Women in Contemporary Arab Art' opens on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and runs until May 18, 2025. The exhibition presents 35 original works from across the Arab world, including paintings on canvas and paper, highlighting both classic and experimental styles from the 20th and early 21st centuries. Masterworks by celebrated artists Louay Kayali (Syria), Salah Taher (Egypt), Adham Wanly (Egypt), and Khaled Aljader (Iraq) offer striking, emotional portrayals of Arab women in both public and private spheres. The works on display are drawn from the private collection of International House Group, collected over a period of 25 years. 'Women in Contemporary Arab Art' invites its viewers to reflect on the evolving presence of women in Arab history. It also showcases how artists have shaped cultural memory and identity through their distinct artistic expression of the female form. Spanning more than a century, the exhibit takes visitors on a powerful visual journey that explores different experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in the Middle East. The official opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. and will take the form of a vibrant cultural happening. The evening will welcome key figures from the UAE's art and cultural scene and feature live musical entertainment. During the exhibition period, various community engagement activities at Kutubna will also be announced. Shatha Almutawa, founder and director of Kutubna Cultural Center, said: 'Although Arab artists have received recognition in their countries and in important museums around the world, their names remain less known than the names of European and American artists who appear in every book of art history. We take pride in having a role in introducing our community to Arab artists whose work is recognized and respected internationally—artists whose work is breathtaking and whose impact on the art and museum scenes in the Arab world are undeniable. We want to make sure that children and young adults grow up around Arab art, knowing about the Arab masters and their important roles in their societies and in the world of art.' For more information about the exhibition, please visit
