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SUMMARY:Build Your Story in Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A creative exploration of storytelling through writing and collage. Join us at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation for a guided workshop where participants reflect\, write\, and create. Beginning with a short writing exercise\, participants will explore a personal theme of healing\, peace\, or joy\, and translate it into a visual collage using mixed media. The session concludes with an optional moment to share in a supportive environment.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/build-your-story-in-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260429T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Abstract Art with Émilie Dubois
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Émilie Dubois\, currently exhibiting Home Is Not a Place in the Annex Gallery\, for an engaging introduction to abstract art. \n  \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore how colour\, gesture\, texture\, and composition can communicate emotion beyond representation. Through guided exercises using acrylic and mixed media\, Émilie will introduce key principles of abstraction while encouraging experimentation and intuitive mark-making. \n  \nFocusing on process rather than perfection\, the session invites participants to move beyond “what it looks like” and instead consider how painting can express memory\, atmosphere\, and inner experience. With personalized guidance throughout\, each participant will begin to develop their own visual language and a deeper understanding of abstract practice. \n  \nSuitable for beginners and those looking to expand their creative approach\, this workshop offers a supportive space for exploration and artistic discovery.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/introduction-to-abstract-art-with-emilie-dubois-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:From My Sleeve: A Postcard Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A reflective and intimate writing workshop inviting participants to explore their thoughts through postcard-based prompts inspired by artworks. \n  \nBeginning with a short introduction to the exhibitions\, participants will engage in guided free-writing while creating their own postcards using materials provided during the session. The workshop encourages honest\, unfiltered expression in a relaxed and supportive environment. \n  \nThe session concludes with an optional sharing circle\, offering a space for participants to read\, listen\, and connect through writing. Open to all levels\, this experience focuses on self-expression rather than technique\, creating a meaningful dialogue between art and personal reflection.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/from-my-sleeve-a-postcard-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260510T200000
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SUMMARY:The Listening Majlis by Amin Fari
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation invites you to the second edition of The Listening Majlis\, a unique sound experience led by multidisciplinary artist Amin Fari. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the intimacy of the Japanese kissaten\, where listening to music becomes a quiet\, intentional act\, and the communal spirit of the Arab majlis\, a space rooted in gathering and exchange\, The Listening Majlis creates a setting where sound\, presence\, and dialogue come together. This experience invites audiences to slow down and engage with music not as background noise\, but as a shared moment of attention and reflection. \n  \nThrough a carefully curated selection of vinyl records\, Amin Fari shapes an immersive sonic environment where each track is chosen with intention\, allowing the audience to move through different moods\, textures\, and narratives. The analogue quality of vinyl adds depth and warmth\, reinforcing the tactile and sensory nature of the experience. \n  \nSet within the Foundation\, the space becomes a contemporary majlis\, one that encourages both quiet listening and organic conversation. Guests are invited to sit\, listen\, reflect\, and connect\, whether with the music\, the artworks on view\, or with one another. Rather than a traditional performance\, The Listening Majlis unfolds as a collective experience\, where time slows and attention is gently redirected towards sound. \n  \nThis second edition continues to explore the relationship between music\, space\, and community\, offering a moment of pause within the rhythm of daily life and an opportunity to rediscover the simple yet powerful act of listening.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/the-listening-majlis-by-amin-fari/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260509T180000
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SUMMARY:Floral Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Gradient Workshop\, where color flows and creativity comes to life. Using our signature artistic flair and vibrant color palettes\, you’ll design and arrange your own bag into a stunning visual masterpiece. With guided techniques and hands-on support\, each participant will create a one-of-a-kind art piece. Leave with a beautifully transformed bag that proudly showcases your creative spirit.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/floral-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260512T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T140208
CREATED:20260512T064856Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Abstract Art with Émilie Dubois
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Émilie Dubois\, currently exhibiting Home Is Not a Place in the Annex Gallery\, for an engaging introduction to abstract art. \n  \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore how colour\, gesture\, texture\, and composition can communicate emotion beyond representation. Through guided exercises using acrylic and mixed media\, Émilie will introduce key principles of abstraction while encouraging experimentation and intuitive mark-making. \n  \nFocusing on process rather than perfection\, the session invites participants to move beyond “what it looks like” and instead consider how painting can express memory\, atmosphere\, and inner experience. With personalized guidance throughout\, each participant will begin to develop their own visual language and a deeper understanding of abstract practice. \n  \nSuitable for beginners and those looking to expand their creative approach\, this workshop offers a supportive space for exploration and artistic discovery.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/introduction-to-abstract-art-with-emilie-dubois-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:At Home with Art: A Collection Built on Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is pleased to present a special talk exploring the private collection of Fairouz and Jean-Paul Villain\, currently on view at the Foundation. Built over decades\, the collection reflects a vision of collecting that extends beyond ownership\, rooted in openness\, generosity\, and a sustained engagement with artists and the wider cultural community. \n  \nBringing together the collectors with their longtime friend and advisor\, artist and gallerist Salwa Zeidan\, this conversation offers insight into the relationships that have shaped the collection over time. Moderated by Dr. Michaela Watrelot\, the talk draws on shared experiences to reflect on what it means to live with art\, through personal stories\, encounters\, and a deep commitment to cultural exchange.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/at-home-with-art-a-collection-built-on-relationships/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260516T180000
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SUMMARY:Palm Tree Embroidery with Natalia
DESCRIPTION:Palm Tree Embroidery with Natalia invites participants to explore the art of embroidery through a hands-on workshop inspired by the warmth and beauty of Arabic landscapes. Guided by Natalia\, participants will create an elegant fabric napkin featuring a delicate palm tree motif alongside personalised initials\, resulting in a handmade piece designed to add a thoughtful and charming touch to any table setting. \n  \nThroughout the workshop\, participants will be introduced to essential embroidery techniques\, including satin stitch and back stitch\, while learning how to transfer designs onto fabric and create refined decorative details using colourful threads. Suitable for both beginners and those with some embroidery experience\, the session offers a relaxed and creative environment to experiment with texture\, colour\, and craftsmanship.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/palm-tree-embroidery-with-natalia/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260518T170000
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SUMMARY:International Museum Day | Curator-Led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Curator-Led Tour at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in celebration of International Museum Day. \n  \nLed by Dr. Michaela Watrelot\, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at BFAF\, this guided tour offers visitors a closer look into the Foundation’s current exhibitions through the perspective of the curator herself. \n  \nDr. Michaela Watrelot is a curator\, educator\, and author with a PhD in History of Art from Charles University in Prague. At Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, she leads exhibition planning\, educational programming\, and strategic partnerships. Her expertise spans nineteenth- and twentieth-century art\, public art commissions\, and art market studies. She is also the author of Wilhelm von Bode and the American Art Market: The Rudolphe Kann Collection (Routledge\, 2023). \n  \nExploring selected artworks\, curatorial narratives\, and the ideas shaping the exhibitions on view\, the tour invites visitors to engage more deeply with the stories\, themes\, and artistic dialogues presented throughout the galleries.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/international-museum-day-curator-led-tour/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260518T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260518T170000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Abstract Art with Émilie Dubois
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Émilie Dubois\, currently exhibiting Home Is Not a Place in the Annex Gallery\, for an engaging introduction to abstract art. \n  \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will explore how colour\, gesture\, texture\, and composition can communicate emotion beyond representation. Through guided exercises using acrylic and mixed media\, Émilie will introduce key principles of abstraction while encouraging experimentation and intuitive mark-making. \n  \nFocusing on process rather than perfection\, the session invites participants to move beyond “what it looks like” and instead consider how painting can express memory\, atmosphere\, and inner experience. With personalized guidance throughout\, each participant will begin to develop their own visual language and a deeper understanding of abstract practice. \n  \nSuitable for beginners and those looking to expand their creative approach\, this workshop offers a supportive space for exploration and artistic discovery.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/introduction-to-abstract-art-with-emilie-dubois-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260521T123000
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SUMMARY:Story of Art Lecture Series | What Is Art Anyway? Abstract Expressionism & Pop Art
DESCRIPTION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation invites you to the next lecture in The Story of Art series\, led by Dr. Michaela Watrelot\, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at BFAF. \n  \nTitled What Is Art Anyway? | Abstract Expressionism & Pop Art\, this upcoming session explores a defining moment in the twentieth century when artists began to radically challenge traditional ideas of art\, authorship\, and meaning. \n  \nFollowing the Second World War\, artistic practices shifted dramatically. Some artists turned inward\, using movement and emotion to create deeply personal works\, while others embraced mass media and consumer culture as subjects for art itself. Through the works of Jackson Pollock\, Mark Rothko\, Andy Warhol\, Roy Lichtenstein\, and other influential figures\, the lecture examines how Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art transformed the relationship between art and everyday life. \nFrom large-scale abstract canvases to imagery inspired by advertising and popular culture\, these movements redefined what art could be and expanded the possibilities of artistic expression in the modern world.
URL:https://bfaf.ae/event/story-of-art-lecture-series-what-is-art-anyway-abstract-expressionism-pop-art/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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