Immerse yourself in Sunkissed through observation, movement and making. During a short exhibition walk, notice the colours and patterns in the art. Then move outdoors, and use Play-Doh to make moulds of interesting objects and textures in your surroundings, Press your moulds...
- 08 Apr 2026
How can places shape identity? Which stories and ways of living can travel freely across borders? After visiting Of Land and Water: Works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection, work together with your family members to paint imagined landscapes. Blend boundaries,...
- 08 Apr 2026
How can you use Khaleeji symbols creatively in print? Inspired by the themes and imagery of Ahaad Alamoudi’s solo exhibition Sunkissed, delve into poster-making as a form of visual storytelling. Explore key cultural symbols and visual language from across the GCC....
- 08 Apr 2026
Uncover Khaleeji symbolism, aesthetics and visual codes in this session deriving from Ahaad Alamoudi’s exhibition Sunkissed. Create a series of playful, stylised photographic portraits, considering the impact of composition, lighting and the choice of backdrop on your work. Experiment with kitsch,...
- 08 Apr 2026
What can be revealed when you disrupt an image? Borrowing tactics from Jorge Tacla—who paints ‘in negative’ to bring new truths to the surface—test out a variety of interventions with analogue film images. Scratch, puncture, paint or erase parts of the negative....
- 08 Apr 2026
Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with evenings of art, storytelling and togetherness. Wander through stations inspired by moonlight, memory and tradition. Take part in games, henna sessions and a variety of creative activities for all ages. You can also enjoy...
- 18 Feb 2026
Sunkissed By Ahaad Alamoudi Drawing on the enduring motifs of the sun, sand, and transformation, Sunkissed explores the evolving relationship between collective identity and visual expression within the Gulf’s rapidly changing landscape. Featuring a selection of recent and newly commissioned works by...
- 09 Feb 2026
Get ready for an inspiring weekend of art, stories, and creativity at Focal Point 2025, Sharjah’s beloved annual art book fair, returning for its eighth edition from 12 to 14 December at the charming Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in the Heart of Sharjah. This year’s...
- 10 Dec 2025
Sharjah Art Foundation, as part of its “Sharjah Performances” program, presents the play The Writer on Honeymoon, directed by Ahmed El Attar and performed by the renowned actor Sayed Ragab and actress Yasmin El-Hawary. Through a modern vision and a...
- 30 Dec 2024
The Sharjah Biennial 16 is a significant contemporary art exhibition that showcases diverse works by international artists. The biennial often explores themes related to culture, identity, and global issues, with a special focus on the Middle East and North Africa....
- 10 Dec 2024
