Presenting an ambisonic soundscape for the first time in the UAE, A Slightly Curving Place proposes possibilities for listening to the past. Curated by Nida Ghouse & presented by #AlserkalArtsFoundation, the exhibition will open in Concrete on 3 March during #AlserkalArtWeek.

We’re about to kick off our final #culturesinconversation at @expo2020dubai - The Silencing of Water explores how the past connects with the water crises and water conflicts we face today #waterweek #waterscarcity

Alserkal Executive Director Vilma Jurkute opens the final session of the programme at #Expo2020Dubai - “Our intent for Cultures in Conversation was to create a condition for learning and action through alternative pedagogy”

Nada Raza, Director of #alserkalartsfoundation introduces the topic of The Silencing of Water, asking us to question everything we know about water. #culturesinconversation #alserkaladvisory #Expo2020Dubai

Excerpt from artist Himali Singh Soin’s film ‘we are opposite like that’ #waterscarcity #waterweek #Expo2020Dubai #alserkaladvisory @expo2020dubai

“Climate change is striking our rivers and water first and hardest” - Dr Vikrom Mathur (Vikrom Mathur) #waterweek #climatechange #waterscarcity #alserkaladvisory #culturesinconversation #Expo2020Dubai @expo2020dubai

“At sea there’s a wave that always goes towards the coast. A wave within the wave that follows the pull of the land.” Lecture-performance by Shahana Rajani and Jeanne Lassus, as part of their #alserkalartsfoundation research grant. #culturesinconversation @expo2020dubai

Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi (Boom.Diwan ) discusses ‘the sea arts’ (aka pearl diving music) with Nada Raza - “The power of ethnography is that we rely on people’s stories” #culturesinconversation #alserkaladvisory @expo2020dubai

Minarets by Boom.Diwan, during The Silencing of Water - Cultures in Conversation closing event at @expo2020dubai #alserkaladvisory

Minarets by Boom.Diwan, during The Silencing of Water - Cultures in Conversation closing event at @expo2020dubai #alserkaladvisory

The ocean is largely an open-access common but we still try to manage it with territorial waters & exclusive economic zones - high seas make up 64% of the ocean. Dr Aaron Lobo (Dr Aaron Savio Lobo) during Cultures in Conversation at @expo2020dubai #alserkaladvisory

The National Pavilion UAE NationalPavilionUAE has opened during the 59th Venice Biennale La Biennale di Venezia with a new installation by Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim titled ‘From Sunrise to Sunset’, curated by Maya Allison. #TheMilkOfDreams #BiennaleArte2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. We mourn the loss of a great, visionary leader, and remember his legacy.

Apply now for Alserkal Arts Foundation’s #Research Grants. Up to $10,000 in funding is available for proposals from individuals & collectives whose projects dislodge the #boundaries between conventional disciplines. ⁠Learn more: tinyurl.com/bn7x72xc

As the June heat settles over Dubai, join us for NATSU at Alserkal Avenue for a summer celebrating Japanese artistic traditions, films, food, and drinks🌸 Running from 25 June- 31 July, NATSU will include films programmed by Cinema Akil alongside activations by our community.

alserkal.online joins institutions across the globe this year for Refugee Week to show Syrian artist Issam Kourbaj's film marking a decade since the Syrian uprising. Watch the performance of 'Imploded, burned, turned to ash' on alserkal.online from 20-26 July

A big thank you to Fast Company for recognizing our founder, Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal as part of the Most Creative People in Business Awards 2022. Abdelmonem Alserkal عبدالمنعم السركال was given the award 'For Delighting Us' in celebration of his visionary leadership in creating a creative economy.

Network with fellow creative entrepreneurs and get an overview of the latest developments at the @AlQuozCreative Zone Open Day hosted by Dubai Culture 4 July, 10.30AM at Concrete, Alserkal Avenue. RSVP and for more info: [email protected]

The 'More than Human' summer programme explores the place of art in between nature and culture across three themed weekends with 5 young emerging artists as guest programmers. Join us Under Ground, Ground & Beyond Ground this August. Learn more: tinyurl.com/59eenpdm

Congratulations to Shaikha Al Mazrou for her selection for #FriezeLondon in Frieze Sculpture 2022 running from 14 Sept - 13 Nov. You may have seen this work in its permanent home in Concrete. #lawrieshabibi