Canvas Magazine

Canvas Magazine The premier magazine for art and culture from the Middle East and Arab world. Founded by Ali Y.

Canvas magazine as a contemporary art magazine is a catalyst to the growing art scene in the Middle East and beyond. Khadra in 2003 and based in Dubai, we set a benchmark for high-quality art and art-education in the region.

CANVAS MÉTIERS D’ART // VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DANCE REFLECTIONS IN ABU DHABI Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels () pre...
19/09/2025

CANVAS MÉTIERS D’ART // VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DANCE REFLECTIONS IN ABU DHABI

Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels () presents ‘Find Your Eyes’ by photographer and choreographer Benji Reid () at the NYUAD Arts Center ().

The piece combines photography, dance and theatre in a live performance. On stage, Reid uses a camera to create images in real time, drawing from his life to explore personal stories through art.

Click the link in our bio to read more

‘Find Your Eyes’ runs until 20 September

Images: Benji Reid. Find Your Eyes. 2023. Performance at Manchester International Festival 2023. Photography by Oluwatosin Daniju

CANVAS NEWS // TUWAIQ SCULPTURE 2026 OPEN CALLRiyadh Art () extended the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 open call till 1 October,...
17/09/2025

CANVAS NEWS // TUWAIQ SCULPTURE 2026 OPEN CALL

Riyadh Art () extended the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 open call till 1 October, inviting artists worldwide to submit proposals for the seventh edition of the symposium themed ‘Traces of What Will Be’, which will take place in January and February 2026.

A total of 25 artists will be selected to create original sculptures, integrating granite with stainless steel or using reclaimed metal, to be permanently installed across Riyadh, further enriching the city’s public art landscape.

In parallel with the open call, Riyadh Art announced the curators for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 as Sarah Staton ( ), an artist and director of Spatial Value Catalyst at the Royal College of Art; Rut Blees Luxemburg (), an artist and director of Spatial Value Catalyst and professor of Urban Aesthetics at the Royal College of Art; and Lulwah Al Homoud () an artist, curator and visual communication expert.

For submission guidelines and to apply, visit: https://riyadhart.sa/en/opencall/tuwaiq-sculpture-2026-open-call/

Image: ©️ Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025

This post is in partnership with Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

25/06/2025

Add 'Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition' to your summer reading list and explore Saudi Arabia's contemporary art scene!

Purchase online via the link in bio or in person at SAMoCA and Fenaa Al Awwal in Riyadh, or Jameel Arts Centre and The Third Line in Dubai.

‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’ is still available in the Riyadh Art Building, at the Diriyah Biennale Foundation...
04/06/2025

‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’ is still available in the Riyadh Art Building, at the Diriyah Biennale Foundation shop (), at SAMoCA () in Jax District () and at Fenaa Al Awwal () in KSA.

You can also now purchase your copy in the UAE from the following locations: Jameel Arts Centre (), The Third Line (), Kutubna Cultural Center () and Tabari Artspace ().

For online purchases visit the link in bio.

Make sure to grab your copy before it sells out!

“Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition” is now available! Delve into Saudi Arabia’s vibrant contemporary art scene with t...
10/05/2025

“Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition” is now available!

Delve into Saudi Arabia’s vibrant contemporary art scene with this essential read. Discover the stories and voices shaping creativity in the Kingdom today.

Order now at read.canvasonline.com or via the link in bio


The wait is over! We’re excited to announce the official release of ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’. This expande...
08/04/2025

The wait is over! We’re excited to announce the official release of ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’. This expanded edition offers an in-depth look at Saudi Arabia’s evolving contemporary art scene, exploring the visionary artists, defining moments, and cultural shifts that have placed the Kingdom on the global art map. From its rich history to its groundbreaking contemporary movements, this book celebrates the transformative journey of Saudi art.
Join us as we delve into the creative revolution shaping the future of art.

Pick up a copy at Art Week Riyadh, inside the shop at B6, JAX from 6-13 April or visit the second shop at Riyadh Art Building, JAX (next to SAMoCA) from 6 April until the end of May.

The wait is almost over! ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’ is on its way, capturing the pulse of Saudi Arabia’s dyn...
07/04/2025

The wait is almost over! ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’ is on its way, capturing the pulse of Saudi Arabia’s dynamic art scene. Are you ready to experience it?

A new chapter begins. We are proud to announce the launch of ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’. Our new book expand...
03/04/2025

A new chapter begins.

We are proud to announce the launch of ‘Contemporary Kingdom: Second Edition’.

Our new book expands and refines exploration of Saudi Arabia’s dynamic contemporary art scene.

This edition builds on the foundation of the first publication, capturing the visionaries, movements and milestones that continue to shape the Kingdom’s artistic landscape on a global stage.

Pick up a copy at Art Week Riyadh, inside the shop at B6, JAX from 6-13 April or visit the second shop at Riyadh Art Building, JAX (next to SAMoCA) from 6 April until the end of May.

CANVAS ISSUE 117: THE MAGHREB ISSUE IS OUT NOW!Our cover features Tasneem Sarkez’s () ‘High Tea’ (2024), which construct...
20/03/2025

CANVAS ISSUE 117: THE MAGHREB ISSUE IS OUT NOW!

Our cover features Tasneem Sarkez’s () ‘High Tea’ (2024), which constructs an image reminiscent of AI-generated pictures that circulate the Arab world. The gilded teacup and its opulent setting encapsulate the rich visuals of the Maghreb, in an irreverent yet oh-so-poignant calling to mind of the region’s depth of history and multi-layered cultures that defy boundaries.

The issue also features Massinissa Selmani (), M’Barek Bouhchichi (), Sharjah Biennial (), Nour Jaouda (.jaouda), MACAAL (), Nidhal Chamekh (.chamekh), Islamic Arts Biennale (), Lilia Ben Salah () and Selma Feriani ()

Image: Tasneem Sarkez. High Tea. 2024 | Image courtesy of the artist and Rose Easton, London

CANVAS FEATURE // TUWAIQ SCULPTURE 2025The Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 () brought together 30 sculptors who blended tradition ...
25/02/2025

CANVAS FEATURE // TUWAIQ SCULPTURE 2025

The Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 () brought together 30 sculptors who blended tradition and innovation to create public art using stones from Saudi Arabia
The event is a platform for artists to collaborate and contribute to the art scene in Saudi Arabia.

This year artists from Saudi Arabia included Ali AlHamoud, Ali AlMalky, Ali AlTokhais, Bodour AlAqidi, Ebtesam Saleh, Noha AlSharif and Rawan AlShehri.

Curated by Sebastian Montoya () and Dr Manal Alharbi (.manalalharbi) under the theme ‘From Then to Now: Joy in the Struggle of Making,’ the event featured culminated in the display of the completed sculptures across Riyadh as they became part of the city’s cultural fabric.

Read more about this event via the link in our bio.

This feature is in collaboration with Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025

Images: Works by Ali AlHamoud, Ali AlMalky, Ali AlTokhais, Bodour AlAqidi, Ebtesam Saleh, Noha AlSharif and Rawan AlShehri. Images courtesy of Riyadh Art

CANVAS ISSUE 116: TIME AFTER TIME IS OUT NOW! Our cover features Refik Anadol’s () ‘Infinito: AI Data Sculpture’ (2025),...
29/01/2025

CANVAS ISSUE 116: TIME AFTER TIME IS OUT NOW!

Our cover features Refik Anadol’s () ‘Infinito: AI Data Sculpture’ (2025), presented at Bvlgari’s () ‘SERPENTI INFINITO’ exhibition in Shanghai. The work is a fusion of art and machine learning technology, merging data archives, past and present, into a timeless journey. In celebration of the Year of the Snake, Bvlgari’s exhibition blends contemporary art, heritage and masterful craftsmanship as history, mythology and transformation intertwine. This issue’s theme, ‘Time After Time’, frames time as a fluid and continuously evolving story as we open a space for reflection, repair and the transmission of knowledge across generations.

Featuring Emre Hüner, Asian Art Biennial (), Ala Younis (), Kader Attia (), Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (), Anna Boghiguian, Akram Zaatari (), Malta International Contemporary Arts Space () and more!

Image: Refik Anadol. Infinito: AI Data Sculpture. 2025. Image courtesy of the artist and Bvlgari

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