Aisha Zaman

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

It’s one of the most important cultural showcases in the world, gathering 66 nations in above-the-water pavilions that celebrate design, craft and constructive ingenuity. But this year’s edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale is especially important for Middle Eastern countries, diving deep into the language of resistance, memory and imagination. Under the curatorial theme, “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial.

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Aisha Zaman

DUBAI: Qatar’s first participation in the Venice Biennale of Architecture is a major exhibition spanning two sites in the Italian city — the ACP-Palazzo Franchetti, and the site of what will be the permanent Qatar Pavilion in the Giardini della Biennale. (That pavilion will be the first permanent addition to the historic gardens in more than 30 years.)  The exhibition, “Beyti Beytak. My Home is Your Home.

1 month ago | voguearabia.com | Aisha Zaman

In a decisive moment for the cultural landscape of the Arab world, Art Basel has announced its first-ever edition in the Middle East, choosing Doha, Qatar, as the host city for its newest international fair. Slated for February 2026, Art Basel Qatar marks a historic expansion for the global art fair, reinforcing the growing recognition of the MENA and South Asia (MENASA) region as a vital force in contemporary culture.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.