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To mark the 2019 reopening of the Cultural Foundation, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi presented 'Artists and the Cultural Foundation: The Early Years'. This exhibition, curated by Maya Allison and Alia Zaah Lootah, celebrated the artists who had a close relationship with the Foundation, through the galleries 'A First Generation: To Cairo and Back' and 'The Culture Foundation: Three Generations'. This exhibition catalogue features the work of Abdul Qader Al Rais; Abdul Rahim Salim; Abdulrahman Zainal; Azza Al Qubaisi; Hassan Sharif; Jalal Luqman; Khulood Al Jabri; Mahmoud Jameel Al Ramahi; Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim; Mohamed Al Mazrouei; Mohamed Yousif; Mohammed Al Astad; Mohammed Al Qassab; Mohammed Mandi; Mona Al Khaja; Najat Makki; Obaid Suroor; and Salma Al Marri. The publication includes an essay by curator Maya Allison on the history of the Foundation, its artists and influence, and a 'Letter to the Cultural Foundation' by Mohamed Al Mazrouei.
Biographical Book - Dr. Muhammad Bin Muslim Bin Ham Al Amri
Seeing Through Light The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi exhibition 'Seeing Through Light', held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2014, was the first display of works from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection. This publication focuses on the featured works of 19 international artists, from the 1960s to the present day. The chapters follow the exhibition gallery themes of Activated, Celestial, Perceptual, Reflected and Transcendent light. From abstract paintings to large installations, the works illuminate the dynamic field of contemporary art.The artists featured aree: Ghada Amer, Keith Sonnier, Otto Piene, Yayoi Kusama, Larry Bell, Song Dong, Samia Halaby, Angela Bulloch, Mounir Shahroudy Farmanfarmain, Dan Flavin, Shirazeh Houshiary, Robert Irwin, Y. Z. Kami, Hassan Khan, Bharti Kher, Rachid Koraichi, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Heinz Mack and Doug Wheeler. This publication includes essays by curator Susan Davidson and co-curators Maisa Al Qassimi and Sasha Kalter-Wasserm. Nan Rosenthal's historical essay 'Light Art'* was re-published in this publication in English and Arabic. * Art in America, Vol. 55, no. 3 (May-June 1967)
"“ If you have been enthralled by the mysterious ways in which the universe operates, it is time to contemplate it. The biggest block on the way to awareness is that we view everything through the lens of our personal experiences in life. When we let go of our stories is the time that life begins to unravel its hidden wisdom and brings forth the true story or the bigger picture. Mystical Stories, by Anuradha Kamath, is a collection of *21 profound stories* based on the elements of nature that will probe you to deep dive into reflection and discover the answers to your deeper questions.””
Al Ain is one of the oldest settlements in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 52-page bilingual (English and Arabic) colour booklet provides the visitor with an in-depth guide to the oasis city, whose name means 'the spring' and whose six oases have provided water, food and shelter to its residents for millenia. Titled Al Ain: Exploring the Historic Oasis City, the booklet explores the history, culture, archaeology and architecture of the city's main sites and attractions. Sections include: Al Jahili Fort; Qasr Al Muwaiji; Al Ain Museum; Al Ain Palace Museum; Al Qattara Arts Centre; and the UNESCO World Heritage Site highlights of Al Ain Oasis, Hili Archaeological Park, Jebel Hafit's tombs and Bidaa Bint Saud, with its Bronze and Iron Age tombs.
The 'Dreamers' include Noura Al Mansoori, NYUAD; Dr. Tarifa Al Zaabi, ICBA; Yazen Al Kodmani, Emirates Biofarm; Ramie Murray, Dibba Bay; Manea Al Kaabi, Hatta Honey; and Arabella Willing, Emirates Nature-WWF. Their innovative work spans diverse fields, inspiring a deep appreciation for sustainability, environmental conservation, and the UAE's rich natural heritage. The book is written for young readers aged 6 to 9, with English and Arabic available in the same physical publication. It also includes an activity page for children to imagine their future in protecting the environment, encouraging them to take an active role in creating a more resilient future. The book is written by Maryam al Dabbagh, a writer and cultural consultant born and raised in the UAE, and is illustrated by Emirati artist and illustrator Aysha Al Hamrani, also known as Mnawra, and printed in the UAE.
The Miracle of Energy Only Energy Remains by Mohamed Mehdi Dousti Synopsis: The book is about the magic of energy, as energy is what affects each aspect of our lives. In order to grow mentally rather than just physically, we have to become more inclined to focus on our energy and how it is expressed within us. Therefore, this book teaches the different forms of energy and in what ways energy is expressed and distributed within us. It also helps us learn how to constructively harness our energy to further our paths to success. Category • Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Self Help, Self-Improvement, Motivational We consider books as one of the keys to knowledge, and donating books is our unique way to share success with society.
The exhibition 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' in 2010 presented the universal story of humanity through some of the world's most precious artefacts. This book accompanied the Abu Dhabi exhibition and narrates the themes of: Beginnings, 2500 - 2000 BCE; The First Cities, 3000-700 BCE; Power and Philosophy, 700 BCE-100 CE; Ritual and Belief, 1-800 CE; Trading and Invading, 300-1100 CE; Innovation and Adaptation, 900-1550 CE; Encounters and Connections, 1550-1800 CE; The World of Our Making, 1800 CE-Today; and The World Today. Through 100 objects from the British Museum, we journey through human evolution, exploring where we came from and who we are. The exhibits start with a two-million-year-old stone tool from Tanzania and end with the 'Prototype Foot-controlled Car' by UAE University students. The publication includes an essay by curator Becky Allen of the British Museum.
'Splendours of Mesopotamia' was the first exhibition for the forthcoming Zayed National Museum and was organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi in partnership with the British Museum and curated by Nigel Tallis. This accompanying book celebrates the achievements of ancient Mesopotamian society (modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria and south-eastern Turkey). It includes an essay on Assyria by Nigel Tallis and contributions by John Curtis; Sarah Collins; Michael Seymour; and Walid Yasin. Alongside such treasures as the Assyrian Reliefs are artefacts found in Abu Dhabi from the Hafit and Umm an-Nar cultures, demonstrating ancient links with the Sumer civilisation. This book illustrates how knowledge has been passed on from the ancient to the modern world, particularly in science, communication, the arts and literature.
With my fingers, I write two parts that are the outcome of my experiences from my children and students during my years of work. Their idea is the correct way to write letters and the inverted way to improve the line and convey the correct form. The letters were divided into sections, according to their writing on the line. When the child masters how to write the letters, the child will visually and mentally perceive the letters that are similar in the way they are written. In the two parts, the inverted method was used to copy and write letters and words from the bottom to the top so as to watch the eye and convey the correct pattern and not to imitate the child’s handwriting. With Adding the simulated exercise and the written evaluation scale
Seeing Through Light The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi exhibition 'Seeing Through Light', held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2014, was the first display of works from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection. This publication focuses on the featured works of 19 international artists, from the 1960s to the present day. The chapters follow the exhibition gallery themes of Activated, Celestial, Perceptual, Reflected and Transcendent light. From abstract paintings to large installations, the works illuminate the dynamic field of contemporary art.The artists featured aree: Ghada Amer, Keith Sonnier, Otto Piene, Yayoi Kusama, Larry Bell, Song Dong, Samia Halaby, Angela Bulloch, Mounir Shahroudy Farmanfarmain, Dan Flavin, Shirazeh Houshiary, Robert Irwin, Y. Z. Kami, Hassan Khan, Bharti Kher, Rachid Koraichi, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Heinz Mack and Doug Wheeler. This publication includes essays by curator Susan Davidson and co-curators Maisa Al Qassimi and Sasha Kalter-Wasserm. Nan Rosenthal's historical essay 'Light Art'* was re-published in this publication in English and Arabic. * Art in America, Vol. 55, no. 3 (May-June 1967)
Lullabies in the World of Islam presents a living heritage communicated through shared collective experience. Performers from 23 countries sing soothing lullabies that bring serenity and contentedness, reminding us of those intimate moments of childhood slumber. The recording of these songs and their accompanying descriptions preserve this cultural heritage for future generations. The cultural significance, history and form of lullabies in each country are explained with lyrics and brief interpretations of the words. The collection of audio files and video recordings, along with introductions and transcripts, take us on a journey to explore the lullabies of the United Arab Emirates, Albania, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Indian Ocean, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Senegal, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Yemen. This research, documentation and song recording by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi represents work to safeguard the heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the wider region
Alexandria - Summer 1945 At the end of World War II .. Love stories are born like children, innocent and beautiful, and as a wonderful child, a touching love story began between the protagonists of the novel, Ahmed and Hend. Which faced challenges of a class character, and one of the most important causes of which was the disparity of the classes of society at the time, which was divided into higher social strata (the aristocracy) and the lower (the working or toiling class). In this novel, the author leaves us to explore the end of this love story, which was mixed with political and social events. Will it reach safety and be added to the victories of love, or will it be a memory like other eternal love stories? Writer / Najla Ahmed Al-Jabr Al-Suwaidi
This publication complemented the solo exhibition of pioneering artist Najat Makki, held on the reopening of the Cultural Foundation in 2019. 'Najat Makki: Luminescence' celebrated the artist's work, career and influence. Makki was one of the original artists who worked at the Cultural Foundation in its early days in the 1980s. As an abstract painter and colourist, she developed her own unique style characterised by vivid hues and the use of fluorescent paint. Having been at the forefront of the Emirati arts scene for more than 40 years, Makki's distinctive oeuvre has influenced generations of creatives. This book illuminates the life of the artist, her style and work, with sections corresponding to the exhibition galleries: Abstracted Tradition; Al Wasl Club Exhibition of 1987; Meleiha; Fields of Colour; Daily Dairies; Luminescence; and The Archive, which features old photos and newspaper articles. There is also an interview with the artist by Reem Fadda who co-curated the exhibition with Maisa Al Qassimi.
Hidden Gems is a compilation of 7 books that will take you on a magnificent treasure hunt as you discover the best kept secrets of every emirate in the UAE! Get ready to discover the most unique restaurants, cafes, shopping destinations, spas, gyms, landmarks and more from each emirate. Let’s embark on this wonderful journey together! Happy exploring!
'Splendours of Mesopotamia' was the first exhibition for the forthcoming Zayed National Museum and was organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi in partnership with the British Museum and curated by Nigel Tallis. This accompanying book celebrates the achievements of ancient Mesopotamian society (modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria and south-eastern Turkey). It includes an essay on Assyria by Nigel Tallis and contributions by John Curtis; Sarah Collins; Michael Seymour; and Walid Yasin. Alongside such treasures as the Assyrian Reliefs are artefacts found in Abu Dhabi from the Hafit and Umm an-Nar cultures, demonstrating ancient links with the Sumer civilisation. This book illustrates how knowledge has been passed on from the ancient to the modern world, particularly in science, communication, the arts and literature.
Cette publication détaille les actes de "Sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel en danger : Conférence internationale pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel dans les zones de conflit", une initiative de Son Altesse Cheikh Mohamed ben Zayed Al Nahyan, Prince héritier d'Abu Dhabi et Commandant suprême adjoint de l'armée des Émirats arabes unis. Forces, et François Hollande, ancien président de la France. La conférence a eu lieu à Abu Dhabi en décembre 2016 et a abouti à la « Déclaration d'Abu Dhabi » pour protéger le patrimoine culturel pendant les conflits armés. Le forum a annoncé un fonds international ainsi qu'un réseau de musées pour devenir des refuges pour les œuvres d'art et les objets archéologiques dans les régions menacées par les conflits. Cette publication présente les 48 discours et déclarations prononcés lors de la conférence par des chefs d'État, des membres d'organisations privées et non gouvernementales, d'autres dignitaires et des experts. Ils couvrent la protection préventive du patrimoine ; protection d'urgence du patrimoine culturel ; Réhabilitation post-conflit du patrimoine ; Création d'un Fonds mondial par le biais d'un partenariat public-privé ; et création d'un réseau international de refuges sûrs
It is said that the four seasons pass through our lives, our destinies, and our feelings, just as they pass through nature. It is also said that love has four seasons, which we live without realizing how they follow our feelings. Between love and jealousy, and between separation and forgetfulness, flowers grow in the heart, and trees undress in the conscience, seasons of colors, warmth and joy, followed by cold and dark rainy seasons. I recorded them on these pages, as the scattered feelings were present in our hearts, and I chose to include them in chapters.
Al Tayarat Wa Al Qowa Al Seyaseya Fi Iran
Technical Thinking Book - A book for students, employees and managers for self-development and learning technology and technology. Technical thinking book second edition Tech Thinking 2nd Edition, Over 210 Practical Tech Ideas That Will Transform Your Life The book includes many ideas, tips and technical alerts that benefit different segments of society regardless of their various specialties because the content is very simplified to enable readers to obtain a summary of the information in a concise and easy way. The book is for all groups and for all people and is useful in every home, institution, school and university. The book includes three main sections: for everyone, for individuals, and for institutions; All of which benefit almost all readers. The content may actually speak, but the idea is the same. Knowing the most important details and rationales is the desired goal of the book, which has gathered practical experience for more than 20 years in this field in an intense and in-depth manner. In this new second edition, 75% new content has been added with enhanced avatars and many previous ideas have been updated and enhanced in an all-new design.
Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais is celebrated in this book which accompanied his 2018-19 retrospective exhibition in MAnarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, 'Abdul Qader Al Rais: 50 Years of Art'.It is a comprehensive portrait of the life and works of this pioneering artist and master of painting. The book chapters follow the exhibition gallery themes of Early Figures; Home; Earth and Sky; People and Time; Impressions and Abstractions; and Hurufiyyat. We follow the evolution of Al Rais's style, from early figurative work to more recent paintings of calligraphic abstraction. This publication also explores key events in the past five decades as seen through the artist's eyes and intellectual, social and political influences on his work. 'Abdul Qader Al Rais: 50 Years of Art' features essays by curators Maisa Al Qassimi and Sara Bin Safwan, as well as artist and critic Ali Al Abdan. It is also an interview with Al Rais and a separate interview with his friend and fellow artist Sami Mohammed of Kuwait, by Sultan Al Qassimi of Barjeel Art Foundation.
With my fingers, I write two parts that are the outcome of my experiences from my children and students during my years of work. Their idea is the correct way to write letters and the inverted way to improve the line and convey the correct form. The letters were divided into sections, according to their writing on the line. When the child masters how to write the letters, the child will visually and mentally perceive the letters that are similar in the way they are written. In the two parts, the inverted method was used to copy and write letters and words from the bottom to the top so as to watch the eye and convey the correct pattern and not to imitate the child’s handwriting. With Adding the simulated exercise and the written evaluation scale
This publication details the proceedings of 'Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage: International Conference for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in Conflict Areas', an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Francois Hollande, former President of France. The conference took place in Abu Dhabi in December 2016 and resulted in the 'Abu Dhabi Declaration' to protect cultural heritage during armed conflict. The forum announced an international fund and also a network of museums to become safe havens for artworks and archaeological objects in regions endangered by conflict. This publication presents the 48 speeches and statements at the conference, from heads of state, members of private and non-governmental organisations, other dignitaries and experts. They cover Preventive Heritage Protection; Emergency Protection of Cultural Heritage; Post-Conflict Rehabilitation of Heritage; Establishing a Global Fund Through Public-Private Partnership; and Creating an International Network of Safe Havens
'Treasures of the World's Cultures' accompanied the 2012 exhibition in Abu Dhabi by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the British Museum. Through more than 250 objects, we are guided through the cultural achievements of two million years of humanity, through Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Modern World. The artefacts were loaned from the Al Ain Museum, Sharjah Archaeology Museum, the British Museum and from His Excellency Abdulrahem Al Sayed Al Hashemi, an adviser to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE. They include canopic jars from Egypt, Colombian gold masks and luxury wares from Renaissance Europe. The book consists of an essay by exhibition curator Brendan Moore, of the British Museum.
This publication complemented the solo exhibition of pioneering artist Najat Makki, held on the reopening of the Cultural Foundation in 2019. 'Najat Makki: Luminescence' celebrated the artist's work, career and influence. Makki was one of the original artists who worked at the Cultural Foundation in its early days in the 1980s. As an abstract painter and colourist, she developed her own unique style characterised by vivid hues and the use of fluorescent paint. Having been at the forefront of the Emirati arts scene for more than 40 years, Makki's distinctive oeuvre has influenced generations of creatives. This book illuminates the life of the artist, her style and work, with sections corresponding to the exhibition galleries: Abstracted Tradition; Al Wasl Club Exhibition of 1987; Meleiha; Fields of Colour; Daily Dairies; Luminescence; and The Archive, which features old photos and newspaper articles. There is also an interview with the artist by Reem Fadda who co-curated the exhibition with Maisa Al Qassimi.
This book is about the magic of energy, as energy is what affects each aspect of our life. In order to grow mentally rather than just physically, we have to become more inclined to focus on our energy and how it is expressed within us. Therefore, this book teaches you the different forms of energy and in what ways energy is expressed and distributed within us. It also helps us to learn how we can harness our energy in constructive ways to further our own paths to success.
“I realized that prayer, sharing and true love in our life is stronger than death. I don’t know until this moment what the next trip will be, but I know that I am in dire need of prayer.” Thus began the writer Abla Al Nowais, the introduction to her book, Letters of Love, Pain and Parting in its fourth edition. Through messages of love, pain and separation, Al-Nwais tried to share with people their pain and concerns by presenting some real stories and problems experienced by people like us with all their being, and they shared them through their letters with the writer in the hope that they would find solutions for her.
Emirati artist Abdul Qader Al Rais is celebrated in this book which accompanied his 2018-19 retrospective exhibition in MAnarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, 'Abdul Qader Al Rais: 50 Years of Art'.It is a comprehensive portrait of the life and works of this pioneering artist and master of painting. The book chapters follow the exhibition gallery themes of Early Figures; Home; Earth and Sky; People and Time; Impressions and Abstractions; and Hurufiyyat. We follow the evolution of Al Rais's style, from early figurative work to more recent paintings of calligraphic abstraction. This publication also explores key events in the past five decades as seen through the artist's eyes and intellectual, social and political influences on his work. 'Abdul Qader Al Rais: 50 Years of Art' features essays by curators Maisa Al Qassimi and Sara Bin Safwan, as well as artist and critic Ali Al Abdan. It is also an interview with Al Rais and a separate interview with his friend and fellow artist Sami Mohammed of Kuwait, by Sultan Al Qassimi of Barjeel Art Foundation.
Technical Thinking Book - A book for students, employees and managers for self-development and learning technology and technology. Technical thinking book second edition Tech Thinking 2nd Edition, Over 210 Practical Tech Ideas That Will Transform Your Life The book includes many ideas, tips and technical alerts that benefit different segments of society regardless of their various specialties because the content is very simplified to enable readers to obtain a summary of the information in a concise and easy way. The book is for all groups and for all people and is useful in every home, institution, school and university. The book includes three main sections: for everyone, for individuals, and for institutions; All of which benefit almost all readers. The content may actually speak, but the idea is the same. Knowing the most important details and rationales is the desired goal of the book, which has gathered practical experience for more than 20 years in this field in an intense and in-depth manner. In this new second edition, 75% new content has been added with enhanced avatars and many previous ideas have been updated and enhanced in an all-new design.
تعتبر الشائعات هي الأسلحة الفتاكة التي تستخدم في تدمير المجتمعات وهلاكها، كما أنها تستخدم في الحروب النفسية وذلك لما يتخلف عنها من آثار سلبية تضر بالأفراد والمجتمعات بشكل عام، كما أنها تعمل على القضاء على الروح المعنوية التي تعد أساس تقدم المجتمعات وازدهارها، لذلك فإنه من الضروري التعاون من أجل القضاء على الشائعات والحد من انتشارها.
This publication details the proceedings of 'Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage: International Conference for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in Conflict Areas', an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Francois Hollande, former President of France. The conference took place in Abu Dhabi in December 2016 and resulted in the 'Abu Dhabi Declaration' to protect cultural heritage during armed conflict. The forum announced an international fund and also a network of museums to become safe havens for artworks and archaeological objects in regions endangered by conflict. This publication presents the 48 speeches and statements at the conference, from heads of state, members of private and non-governmental organisations, other dignitaries and experts. They cover Preventive Heritage Protection; Emergency Protection of Cultural Heritage; Post-Conflict Rehabilitation of Heritage; Establishing a Global Fund Through Public-Private Partnership; and Creating an International Network of Safe Havens
Al-Sadu is a traditional handicraft which originated among the Bedouins of the desert and is still practised by Emirati women today. Camel fur, goat hair or sheep wool is woven into homes and furnishings, such as the Bayt Al-She' r, the 'house of hair' desert tent, household furnishings and decorative camel and horse accessories. The craft has unique, colourful designs and symbols inspired by the natural environment and tribal logos. Al-Sadu was a resourceful way of utilising scarce desert resources for shelter and comfort and is an important symbol of Emirati creativity and resilience. Al-Sadu was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2011. This critical research book by Mahasin Abdel Rahim Wageealla documents and preserves this handicraft for future generations. 'Al-Sadu: Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates' details each step in the weaving process as well as its various products, symbols and designs.
About the author: Amal Al-Sahlawi is an Emirati poet from the Emirate of Sharjah. She writes classical and free Arabic poetry. Amal studied Arabic language literature at the University of Sharjah. She has a poetry publication titled I Had to Post You. Through her poems, Amal participated in many cultural events and important poetry forums at the level of the Arab world and the world. She also published a number of her texts and articles in newspapers and magazines. Amal always seeks to present contemporary feminist and philosophical issues in the form of classical and modern poetry, and she always hopes, through her poetic and prose texts, to touch the concerns of contemporary man and tell his story. Her poem The Wonders of Age was sung at the Metropolitan Museum of New York as part of the Living Art series in the museum's Moroccan foyer.
This booklet is an extensive study of the role of the date palm in the society, culture and heritage of the United Arab Emirates. From traditional oases to modern times, this tree has been a source of survival, food, shelter and livelihood. Palm Tree examines the various uses and products of this versatile evergreen. It describes the role of the farmer in planting the palm, transplanting offshoots, pollination, pruning, irrigation and harvesting the dates. The pressing process to create molasses and the tradition of gifting dates are also explained. The wood and leaves of the palm tree helped to build homes, household goods and utensils. The booklet explains how this was done, such as through 'trunking' and Khoos (wicker weaving). This documentation has gained greater importance with the 2019 inscription of the date palm on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Palm Tree is a Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi research project.
Al Ain is one of the oldest settlements in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 52-page bilingual (English and Arabic) colour booklet provides the visitor with an in-depth guide to the oasis city, whose name means 'the spring' and whose six oases have provided water, food and shelter to its residents for millenia. Titled Al Ain: Exploring the Historic Oasis City, the booklet explores the history, culture, archaeology and architecture of the city's main sites and attractions. Sections include: Al Jahili Fort; Qasr Al Muwaiji; Al Ain Museum; Al Ain Palace Museum; Al Qattara Arts Centre; and the UNESCO World Heritage Site highlights of Al Ain Oasis, Hili Archaeological Park, Jebel Hafit's tombs and Bidaa Bint Saud, with its Bronze and Iron Age tombs.
'Treasures of the World's Cultures' accompanied the 2012 exhibition in Abu Dhabi by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the British Museum. Through more than 250 objects, we are guided through the cultural achievements of two million years of humanity, through Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Modern World. The artefacts were loaned from the Al Ain Museum, Sharjah Archaeology Museum, the British Museum and from His Excellency Abdulrahem Al Sayed Al Hashemi, an adviser to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE. They include canopic jars from Egypt, Colombian gold masks and luxury wares from Renaissance Europe. The book consists of an essay by exhibition curator Brendan Moore, of the British Museum.
Safeguarding Music Heritage 'Safeguarding Music Heritage' was inspired by the proceedings of Why Safeguard Our Musical Heritage for the Future?', a conference held in Abu Dhabi in 2009 to discuss ways of preserving music from the world of Islam for future generations. This publication features 28 essays from academics, ethnomusicologists and anthropologists who contributed to studies of this rich heritage and its role and relevance in today's world. Contributing essays include: 'Why Safeguard Our Musical Heritage for the Future?' by Dr Richard Kurin, Under Secretary for Heritage, Art and Culture, the Smithsonian Institution; 'Threatened Treasures in Arab Music Genres' by Issam El-Mallah, Dean of the Qatar Music Academy and a professor at the University of Munich; 'The Long March of the Music of North African Immigrants in France' by journalist Bouziane Daoudi; and 'The Islamic Musical Heritage in Spanish and Andalusian Music' by Juan Carlos Marset, a professor at the University of Seville.
Presence' was the second exhibition of works from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2017. It featured more than 20 international artists and highlighted their interconnections through the themes of performative practice, process and human presence. This publication accompanied the exhibition and features essays by curator Valerie Hillings, Reem Fadda, Maisa Al Qassimi, Sasha Kalter-Wasserman, Alexandra Munroe, Sandhini Poddar, Sarah Dwider and Munira Al Sayegh. There is also an interview with Hassan Sharif (1951–2016) by Reem Fadda. The first chapter focuses on novel approaches to painting through physical actions and use of everyday materials; the second on conceptual art practices in the United Arab Emirates since the 1980s, such as the work of Hassan Sharif. The third chapter features installations since 2000 which offer powerful sensory encounters, as well as the impact of sociopolitical events and movements on art
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The Emirates Photography Competition captured the transformation of the United Arab Emirates into a global tourism and cultural destination over a 10-year period. It also highlighted the talents of Emirati and international photographers from around the world. The 2017 exhibition — '10 Years of Emirates Photography Competition' — marked its conclusion, presenting a selection of the winning works and best entries over the previous decade. This photo book by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi accompanied the show. Two hundred prints are featured in 10 sections: Monochrome; Colour; Creative; Journalism; Portrait and People; Sport and Action; Travel; Nature and Wildlife; Emirati Photographers; and Portfolio.
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This booklet is an extensive study of the role of the date palm in the society, culture and heritage of the United Arab Emirates. From traditional oases to modern times, this tree has been a source of survival, food, shelter and livelihood. Palm Tree examines the various uses and products of this versatile evergreen. It describes the role of the farmer in planting the palm, transplanting offshoots, pollination, pruning, irrigation and harvesting the dates. The pressing process to create molasses and the tradition of gifting dates are also explained. The wood and leaves of the palm tree helped to build homes, household goods and utensils. The booklet explains how this was done, such as through 'trunking' and Khoos (wicker weaving). This documentation has gained greater importance with the 2019 inscription of the date palm on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Palm Tree is a Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi research project.
To mark the 2019 reopening of the Cultural Foundation, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi presented 'Artists and the Cultural Foundation: The Early Years'. This exhibition, curated by Maya Allison and Alia Zaah Lootah, celebrated the artists who had a close relationship with the Foundation, through the galleries 'A First Generation: To Cairo and Back' and 'The Culture Foundation: Three Generations'. This exhibition catalogue features the work of Abdul Qader Al Rais; Abdul Rahim Salim; Abdulrahman Zainal; Azza Al Qubaisi; Hassan Sharif; Jalal Luqman; Khulood Al Jabri; Mahmoud Jameel Al Ramahi; Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim; Mohamed Al Mazrouei; Mohamed Yousif; Mohammed Al Astad; Mohammed Al Qassab; Mohammed Mandi; Mona Al Khaja; Najat Makki; Obaid Suroor; and Salma Al Marri. The publication includes an essay by curator Maya Allison on the history of the Foundation, its artists and influence, and a 'Letter to the Cultural Foundation' by Mohamed Al Mazrouei.
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi works to provide ideal environments and resources in which to nurture artistic talent. The Artists in Residence programme is an initiative which activates the role of the Cultural Foundation as a stimulator of creativity, a base from which artists can develop their work and share it with the world. The programme aspires to support artistic practices and the self-expression of the Abu Dhabi community, encompassing diversity. This publication presents the 2019 artists and their works, and the role of the programme as a vehicle of 'work in progress'. The book has an introductory essay by art critic Melissa Gronlund and also features biographies and statements by the four artists in the programme: Ahmed Saeed Al Areef Al Dhaheri, Ayesha Hadhir, Saoud Al Dhaheri and Zayed Temash.
Al-Sadu is a traditional handicraft which originated among the Bedouins of the desert and is still practised by Emirati women today. Camel fur, goat hair or sheep wool is woven into homes and furnishings, such as the Bayt Al-She' r, the 'house of hair' desert tent, household furnishings and decorative camel and horse accessories. The craft has unique, colourful designs and symbols inspired by the natural environment and tribal logos. Al-Sadu was a resourceful way of utilising scarce desert resources for shelter and comfort and is an important symbol of Emirati creativity and resilience. Al-Sadu was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2011. This critical research book by Mahasin Abdel Rahim Wageealla documents and preserves this handicraft for future generations. 'Al-Sadu: Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates' details each step in the weaving process as well as its various products, symbols and designs.
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