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On October 5, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Sir John Akomfrah's five-channel film installation, 'Arcadia' (2023), will premiere at the Natural History Museum, London, on November 5, 2026.
Sharjah Art Foundation's fifth edition of Perform Sharjah will present 16 performances, including eight world premieres and seven regional premieres, across venues in Sharjah from October 11 to November 29, 2026.
On September 28, 2026, Sharjah Art Foundation announced further details of the 17th edition of Sharjah Biennial (SB17), curated by Angela Harutyunyan and Paula Nascimento under the theme "What remains, sits restive." The biennial will run from January 21 to June 13, 2027, across 11 venues in Shar.
Sharjah Art Foundation announced its autumn 2026 learning programme for art centres in Al Hamriyah, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, offering free hands-on sessions in drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, photography, sound art, storytelling and more.
On September 17, 2026, Sharjah Art Foundation announced the Early Bird Pass offer for the ninth edition of Sharjah Film Platform (SFP9), an annual festival of independent cinema and experimental filmmaking.
On September 10, 2026, Sharjah Art Foundation announced the formation of the Committee for the Preservation of Modern Architectural Heritage in the Emirate of Sharjah.
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