Feature | Painting Nothing: An Introduction to Abstract Art in the Middle East | The Dubai Collection

23 May 2023. Looking at aspects of craft and ancient traditions, the Arabic script, geometric design and contemporary art, this article explores some of the basic tenets that make up the distinct style of Abstract art in the Middle East.

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The Dubai Collection engages with themes connected with the historical development of the Emirate and the UAE and reflects the values of openness, diversity and interconnectedness as embodied in the spirit of its home. Whilst focusing on the UAE and the region, the Dubai Collection is an international collection with no geographical restrictions, and artworks are selected by a qualified curatorial committee. Its online platform publishes research, artist profiles and stories to contextualise and publicise art from the region.

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