Kutubna Cultural Center to present Women in Contemporary Arab Art

Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai's newest independent bookstore and cultural hub, is soon launching Women in Contemporary Arab Art (Apr. 26 - May 18).

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Sponsored by International House Real Estate Project Management L.L.C. and Al Bait Al Duwaliy Real Estate, the show offers a powerful perspective on how Arab women have been depicted in modern and contemporary art, through decades. “The display features revealing stories of strength, beauty, resilience and cultural transformation outlined by renowned regional artists,” says the Center. The works on display are drawn from the private collection of International House Group, collected over a period of 25 years.

The exhibition presents 35 original works from across the Arab world, including paintings on canvas and paper, highlighting both classic and experimental styles from the 20th and early 21st centuries. Masterworks by celebrated artists Louay Kayali (Syria), Salah Taher (Egypt), Adham Wanly (Egypt) and Khaled al-Jader (Iraq), offer striking, emotional portrayals of Arab women in both public and private spheres. In this context, Women in Contemporary Arab Art invites its viewers to reflect on the evolving presence of women in Arab history.