ART
Five exhibitions in Dubai you need to check out this month
In the most aptly named exhibition this month, more than 24 artworks from ten UAE artists will be showcased in the lobby of Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre hotel, in Deira. Different Islamic styles – from traditional watercolours to modern abstract – will be on display from a range of talented artists, including Angela Abou Alwan, Jeff Scofield and Hessa Almualla. Until June 17
aPullman Dubai Creek City Centre, Deira, Dubai, daily 24 hours, free. Tel: (04) 2941222. Metro: Deira City Centre. pullman-dubaicreek-citycentre.com
3. Almost Home
As an Iranian-American immigrant, Amir H Fallah knows what it’s like to be uprooted from a homeland, and attempt to adapt to a new environment. So, for his new body of work, he delved deep into his own history and reflected on just that. The bold and intricate works of Almost Home are about belonging without a safe haven, and adapting to change. Until July 1
aThe Third Line, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, Sat to Thur 10am to 7pm, free. Tel: (04) 3411367. Taxi: Alserkal Avenue. thethirdline.com
4. Modernist Women Of Egypt
The collection of works on Egyptian modern art within Modernist Women Of Egypt examines topics from activism to traditions and multiculturalism, between the 1950s and 1970s in Egypt. The collection reiterates what female Egyptian artists witnessed and lived through, offering a glimpse into the “golden period” of the century. Until July 27
aGreen Art Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, Sat to Thur 10am to 7pm, free. Tel: (04) 3469305. Taxi: Alserkal Avenue. gagallery.com
5. Illuminated Space
Samia Halaby presents two of her projects, side-by-side. Documentary Drawings Of The Kafr Qasem Massacre, took ten years of research to produce. The other, Illuminated Space, is a colourful collection of abstract experiments. The works reflect her interest in shapes inspired by living organisms. Until June 17
aAyyam Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Sun to Thur 10am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 3236242. Taxi: Alserkal Avenue. ayyamgallery.com