Aisha Zaman

London

Journalist and Stylist at Freelance

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Our Favourite Highlights by Female Artists at Art Dubai 2025

6 days ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

Art Dubai, the Middle East’s leading international art fair, opens its 2025 edition today, running from April 18 to 20, and promises to transform the city into a global nexus of artistic exchange. The fair brings together leading artists, collectors, curators, and enthusiasts, offering not just visual experiences but also opportunities for meaningful dialogue.
Sharjah Art Biennial 2025: 10 Artists’ Works Not To Miss

6 days ago | admiddleeast.com | Aisha Zaman

Sharjah Art Biennial 2025, organised by a diverse team of curators – Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala, and Zeynep Öz – embodies a seamless balance between their distinct curatorial perspectives. The theme, to carry, invites viewers to reflect on what we carry with us in moments of transition, whether it’s displacement, survival, or the act of staying in place.
At Desert x 2025 Coachella Valley, Saudi Artist Muhannad Shono Contemplates the Fluidity of the Desertscape

4 weeks ago | admiddleeast.com | Aisha Zaman

Curated by Neville Wakefield and with Kaitlin Garcia Maestas as co-curator, Desert X 2025 has taken over Coachella Valley in southern California until May 11th, planting 11 land-art installations into the desertscape. The never-seen-before works, developed by a global roster of artists – from Mexico, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and USA – rise from the barren expanse, highlighting themes of displacement, sovereignty, and adaptation.
This Holiday Home in Phuket Feels Like a Modern Tree House Nestled in Thailand’s Tropical Landscape

1 month ago | admiddleeast.com | Aisha Zaman

Rugged and refined, cocooning and yet in full embrace of nature, this holiday home in Phuket – Thailand's paradise island of sun, sea and sand – is a masterclass in how to design (and indeed, live) with nature.
Looking forward to Domotex Middle East

1 month ago | cover-magazine.com | Aisha Zaman

Domotex Middle East returned to Dubai last year after a thirteen-year hiatus and it returns to the same venue, with an expanded footprint, in April. This reflects a surge in demand for high-quality, bespoke flooring solutions, particularly in the region’s retail and hospitality sectors which place emphasis on innovation, luxury and sustainability. The flooring and carpet market in the Middle East is projected to grow at an annual rate of 7.8% to reach $21.52 billion US by 2033.
14 Showstoppers at Sotheby’s Debut Auction in Saudi Arabia

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

This weekend, a surreal atmosphere enveloped the Bujairi Terrace in the Diriyah district of Saudi Arabia for Sotheby’s inaugural auction in the Kingdom. The location itself was symbolic, serving as the historical birthplace of Saudi Arabia and now transforming into a thriving cultural hub.
Sharjah Biennial 2025: Everything You Need To Know About the Upcoming 16th Edition

2 months ago | admiddleeast.com | Aisha Zaman

John Clang, Reading by an Artist, 2023 – ongoing. Image courtesy of the artist. Photo: Lavender ChangThe Sharjah Biennial is one of the most prominent contemporary art events in the world, held every two years in Sharjah, UAE, spearheaded by the Sharjah Art Foundation. It was first launched in 1993 and has since grown to become a major platform for showcasing innovative and thought-provoking works of art from around the world.
Islamic Art Biennale 2025: Celebrating the Plurality of Islamic Art

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

The 2025 Islamic Arts Biennale, showcasing from January 25 to May 15 in Jeddah and titled And All That Is In Between (Wama Bainahuma), traverses both the historic and the contemporary, highlighting the diverse influences that have shaped Islamic cultures and global civilisations throughout history. By weaving together the past and present, it aims to spark debate on the role of Islamic art in the world today.
AlUla Arts Festival 2025: 5 Must See Exhibitions

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

AlUla, the ancient oasis city in Saudi Arabia, has once again transformed into a vibrant hub for art and culture with the return of the yearly AlUla Arts Festival, running till February 22, 2025. Nora Aldabal, Executive Director of Arts & Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for AlUla, proudly claimed; “We are proud to build on our legacy as a global hub for art and culture.
How Abu Dhabi Art Is Reimagining the Middle East’s Art Scene

Dec 20, 2024 | admiddleeast.com | Aisha Zaman

Abu Dhabi Art has solidified its position as a key player in the global art scene, gaining international recognition due to its refreshed vision and a notable surge in investments from major players within the art market. This year's fair (it took place in November 2024) sparked widespread discussion regarding its transformation in recent years, as well as the potential collaboration between Abu Dhabi Art and Art Basel from 2025.