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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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

18/11/2024

CANVAS ISSUE 115: ON THE WILD SIDE IS OUT NOW!

Our cover features Nour Mobarak’s () ‘Sphere Study 3 (Failed Sphere)’ (2020), which presents an intersection between creation and decay where humans and non-humans intertwine. In this issue, ‘On The Wild Side’, we explore the deep connections between humanity and nature, from symbolism and mythology to the memories that shape our landscapes, revealing how these narratives reflect the transformations of our world and our place within it.

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Featuring Fares Tabet (.thabet), Lyon Biennale (), Randa Maddah (), Gwangju Biennale (), Zeinab Alhashemi (), Najat Makki (.makki__), Busan Biennale (), Hicham Berrada (), Nabil Nahas (), Lahore Biennale () and more!

Image: Nour Mobarak. Sphere Study 3 (Failed Sphere). 2020 | Photography by Stephen Faught. Image courtesy the artist and Miguel Abreu Gallery

12/09/2024

CANVAS NEWS // AICHI TRIENNALE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ARTISTS FOR 2025 ⁠
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The Aichi Triennale () has announced additional names for the 2025 edition. Entitled ‘A Time Between Ashes and Roses’ and led by artistic director Hoor Al Qasimi (), the exhibition will include 32 international artists and artist groups. ⁠
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Artists participating in the contemporary arts programme include Basel Abbas (.abb) and Ruanne Abou-Rahme (.ar), Maitha Abdalla (), Simone Fattal (), Shaikha Al Mazrou (.almazrou), Dala Nasser and Michael Rakowitz, as well as Selma & Sofiane Ouissi, who will contribute to the performing arts programme. ⁠
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Click the link in our bio for the full line up⁠
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The Aichi Triennale will run from 13 September until 30 November 2025⁠
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Images: Michael Rakowitz. The invisible enemy should not exist (Lamassu of Nineveh). 2018. Photography by Gautier DeBlonde |⁠ Maitha Abdalla. EVAPORATING SUNS. 2023 | Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme. May amnesia never kiss us on the mouth: only sounds that tremble through us. 2020–22. Photography by Christian Øen © Astrup Fearnley Museet, 2023 | Dala Nasser. Adonis River. 2023. Image courtesy of the artist | Selma & Sofiane Ouissi. Bird. 2023. Photography by Pol Guillard | Shaikha Al Mazrou. Accordion Structure. 2022 | Simone Fattal. Mushrooms in a Forest. 2023. Photography by Wolfgang Günzel. Image courtesy of the artist ⁠
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20/06/2024

CANVAS ISSUE 113: COMMON THREADS
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Our cover features Aya Haidar’s () work from the artist’s Tolteesh series, which features hand-embroidered fabrics that utilise craft as a method of expression and commentary on society and power dynamics. In this issue, ‘Common Threads’, we delve into how fabric and textiles have been the basis of storytelling and sharing memories across generations, looking at how costumes and uniforms contribute to identity, and at how artists seek to create contemporary narratives with every stitch.
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Featuring the Venice Biennale (), Design Doha (), Reza Aramesh (), Hangama Amiri (), Abdulnasser Gharem (), Filwa Nazer (), the Palestinian textiles exhibition at the Whitworth () and much more!
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Image: Aya Haidar. اذا بتتشمسي بتذوب الشمس.
2022. Image courtesy of the artist and Tabari Artspace ()
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