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.

31/12/2025

As we usher in the New Year, we look back at many of the art events Canvas has covered in 2025.

From AlUla to Bukhara and Abu Dhabi to Seoul, there was no shortage of exciting things to see.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year ahead. We look forward to bringing you more art from the Middle East and beyond in the year to come!

30/12/2025

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi’s () latest exhibits bring a new dimension to art.

The multi-sensory experience introduced two new transformative artworks: ‘Massless Suns and Dark Suns’ and ‘Megaliths in the Roots Garden’.

These immersive artworks invite visitors on a journey where environment and imagination intertwine, challenging and reshaping the very meaning of art, as teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi continues to redefine the intersection of art, technology and human perception.

This post is in partnership with teamLab Phenomena.

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23/12/2025

With the holidays around the corner, surprise someone with a meaningful gift that lasts all year!

Treat your loved ones to a full-year Canvas subscription for USD 5 + shipping.

Shop online via the link in our bio.

Offer valid on annual Digital + Print subscriptions only. VAT applies in the UAE.

11/12/2025

The Open Call deadline for Academic and Artistic Proposals for the International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026) has been extended.

ISEA2026 is hosted and organised by Dubai Culture (), in strategic partnership with Zayed University ().

ISEA is a global platform exploring the intersections of art, science and technology running from 10 to 19 April 2026. This edition will feature an inspiring line-up of workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions and creative showcases across Dubai’s most iconic cultural venues and landmarks.

Submit your proposal across categories including Digital Art, Animation, New Media, Public Installations, Live Performances, Digital Performances, Digital Storytelling, AI Translation, Immersive Experiences, Hybrid Reality, VR/AR, Projection Mapping, Data Art, Generative Arts, Ecological Art and Academic Presentations.

The new deadline is 23:59 UAE time on 20 December 2025.

Apply via https://isea-2026.isea-international.org/ or click the link in our bio to learn more.

This post is in partnership with Dubai Culture.

02/12/2025

Happy 54th UAE National Day!

Eid Al Etihad celebrates the UAE’s unity since 1971, bringing together culture, creativity and community. Together, we reflect on the nation’s journey, celebrate the present and look forward to a bright future in the place we proudly call home.

27/11/2025

Canvas takes a first look at the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum () in Education City, Doha (.qa).

Established by Qatar Foundation (), the latest addition to Doha’s world-class museums celebrates the artistic legacy of iconic modern artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The museum particularly focuses on the work Husain created while living in Qatar, with masterpieces such as the ‘Arab Civilization’ series commissioned by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the chairperson of Qatar Foundation and the famed ‘Seeroo fi al ardh’ (2009) on display.

The building’s exterior, designed by architect Martand Khosla () is based on a sketch by the late artist, while the museum’s interior immerses visitors in his creativity, through a combination of artworks, displays, multimedia installations and archival materials.

20/11/2025

Bonhams Business Development Director in the Middle East (), Suzy Sikorski (), speaks to Canvas about the auction house’s extensive programming during Dubai Watch Week, which includes a series of panel discussions, auction highlights and private sales exhibitions.

Sikorski also gives us a glimpse into the upcoming Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Sale at Bonhams headquarters in London on the 25 November.

20/11/2025

Wander in a Parisian dreamscape and discover Van Cleef & Arpels’ () enchanting universe of the Poetry of Time through an immersive installation at Dubai Watch Week until 23 November.

This post is in partnership with Van Cleef & Arpels.

19/11/2025

Join Canvas as we explore the ‘Poetry of Time’ exhibition with Van Cleef & Arpels () on view during Dubai Watch Week at Dubai Mall in Burj Park.

‘Poetry of Time’ celebrates the Maison’s watchmaking legacy with an immersive exhibition divided into three sections: the first displaying archival materials and patrimonial pieces, the second centring the craftsmen behind the pieces with four workbenches and the third comprised of a number of alcoves bringing visitors deep into the universes of Van Cleef & Arpels, including ballerinas and fairies, Poetic Astronomy, love stories, and Enchanted Nature.

‘Poetry of Time’ runs from 19 to 23 November

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