My Stories

Jun 20
1 min

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.

Liz Totton

Jun 19
0 min

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.

Liz Totton

Jun 19
0 min

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.

What’s Left When the Data’s Gone: Kaki King in Abu Dhabi

Liz Totton

Jun 16
9 min

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."

Liz Totton

Feb 20
1 min

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.

Liz Totton

Feb 20
1 min

Sound & Vision

VISION | Two artist are pioneering new genres that express human senses they were born without, questioning ideas about perception.

Liz Totton

Oct 15, 2019
0 min

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.

Liz Totton

Oct 10, 2019
0 min

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.

Liz Totton

Oct 10, 2019
0 min

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

Liz Totton

Oct 10, 2019
0 min

Creative Gems

DURRAH | Artist Emily Gordon draws inspiration from nearly four decades of living in the UAE.

Liz Totton

Jul 9, 2019
1 min

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 w...

Lady’s Legs Bridge and Inspired Architecture

Liz Totton

Jun 1, 2014
4 min

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 H...

Liz Totton

Apr 28, 2014
2 min

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 ...

Liz Totton

Apr 26, 2014
1 min

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 abou...

Liz Totton

Apr 25, 2014
4 min

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 bl...

Liz Totton

Apr 22, 2014
3 min

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 “...

Liz Totton

Apr 22, 2014
1 min

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...

5 Things You Might Find Funny About Abu Dhabi

Liz Totton

Apr 17, 2014
4 min

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 sta...

Liz Totton

Apr 13, 2014
3 min

Kids Rule, Giraffes Drool

Zebra Train at Al Ain Zoo The Road to Al Ain is packed with adventure, and no trip to Al Ain is complete without a visit to the Al Ain Zo...

Liz Totton

Apr 11, 2014
2 min

Daily Photo–Chickgdeon

Chicken Like Bird If it walks like a chicken and it talks like a chicken but it looks nothing remotely like a chicken and behaves more li...

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