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Bonhams will offer a rare portrait of an African soldier in its Islamic and Indian Art sale in London on March 30, 2026.
Bonhams will present a series of three live auctions at its New Bond Street saleroom in London this May and June, featuring masterworks across Islamic and Indian Art (May 21, 2026), Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art (June 2, 2026), and Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art (June 4, 202.
On July 28, 2026, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, 2026, in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
Louvre Abu Dhabi, located on Saadiyat Island in the United Arab Emirates, has announced a new exhibition series set to open in 2026.
Louvre Abu Dhabi maintains an active website with sections for tickets, visits, collection highlights, exhibitions, and learning resources.
Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+.
On February 26, 2026, the ArtReview Podcast released its inaugural episode in which artist Dana Awartani speaks with editor-in-chief Mark Rappolt.
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