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Disruption into Opportunity: Tech Post COVID Era
SHAWAT'I | To survive means to adapt, and this adage has never been truer. During the past few months, the world has drastically changed,...
Oct 13, 20201 min read


Planet Reboot: The Environmental Impact of the Pandemic
SHAWAT'I | Covid-19 has proven that much change is possible in a matter of months. But as countries rebuild their shattered economies,...
Oct 13, 20201 min read


Cultural Desert
MORNING CALM |
Abu Dhabi is giving that term new meaning, as it sets about developing an art scene to rival that of any major city.
Jun 20, 20201 min read


Art on the Edge? Art Hub’s Aspirations
MAGPIE | It’s become a commonplace that centres of art can turn up in industrial wastelands. Liz Totton visits the Art Hub in Mussaffah.
Jun 19, 20200 min read


Need to Know: Louvre Abu Dhabi
MAGPIE | Louvre Abu Dhabi finally opens on 11 November, much anticipated
locally and internationally. Liz Totton joined the press corps.
Jun 19, 20200 min read


What’s Left When the Data’s Gone: Kaki King in Abu Dhabi
MAGPIE | “I walked into Kaki King’s final performance at NYUAD Art Center believing I knew exactly what I had signed on for."
Jun 16, 20209 min read


First Look: More than words
VISION | As the art world shines a spotlight on instant art celebrities, Liz Totton contemplates art with meaning – even spirituality.
Feb 20, 20201 min read


Sound & Vision
VISION | Two artist are pioneering new genres that express human senses they were born without, questioning ideas about perception.
Feb 20, 20201 min read


Dave Matthews Band Comes to Abu Dhabi
TIME OUT ABU DHABI | Everyone should be lucky enough to love their job as much as Dave Matthews. He brings his band to Abu Dhabi.
Oct 15, 20190 min read


Seeing the light: eL Seed’s Perception
MAGPIE | In his project Perception, eL Seed questions the level of judgment and misconception society can have on a community.
Oct 10, 20190 min read


Visual Magic
Local artwork makes a perfect souvenir of the capital. Liz Totton speaks to artist Emily Gordon about how she reveals her city in compelling
Oct 10, 20190 min read


Creative Gems
DURRAH | Artist Emily Gordon draws inspiration from nearly four decades of living in the UAE.
Oct 10, 20190 min read


Punk Rock Hamlet
If the thought of a Shakespearean tragedy makes you sleepy then pay attention, because this New York-based theatre company is coming to...
Jul 10, 20191 min read


Lady’s Legs Bridge and Inspired Architecture
Al Bahar Towers, the Honeycomb, Pineapple buildings, if you will. I have always loved Architecture; it is the academic companion to Art...
Jun 1, 20144 min read


I Heart Trucks
I Heart Trucks in Abu Dhabi. Taxis in NYC. I Heart Trucks here in Abu Dhabi. More specifically, I Heart Pakistani, Decorated Trucks. Who...
Apr 28, 20142 min read


Have You Got Toothy Herring in A Can?
Have You Got Toothy Herring in A Can? Honestly, you had better let it out–it just might eat through the can! Given that I often blog...
Apr 26, 20141 min read


The Road to Al Ain
The Road to Al Ain is Appropriately Lined with Date Palms! Better late than never is becoming my new mantra with my two and three part...
Apr 25, 20145 min read


Easter Abu Dhabi-Style
Easter Eggs in Abu Dhabi In true UAE spirit, Easter is not merely tolerated, as most would probably assume a Christian holiday might be...
Apr 22, 20143 min read


New Things to Do in Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Island Public Beach Saadiyat Island is hands down my favorite place to be in Abu Dhabi. If you haven’t been, please go! Gazelles...
Apr 22, 20141 min read


5 Things You Might Find Funny About Abu Dhabi
Scooby Dooby Doo! Abu Dhabi-Do! I bring you 5 Things You Might Find Funny About Abu Dhabi (aside from the name). Some friends, in the...
Apr 17, 20144 min read
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