http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-06-06T08:30:37+00:00 John Vidal http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/green_shoots_protecting_rainforests http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/green_shoots_protecting_rainforests Recent studies show that rainforests appear to be more resilient to climate change than first feared. Vision explores the role that these ecosystems play on a global scale and the measures that governments are taking to protect them 2013-06-06T08:30:37+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-06-03T14:47:25+00:00 Georgia Lewis http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_timeline_changing_fashions http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_timeline_changing_fashions This year's International Museum Day saw cultural centres from Brazil to Zambia and Macao in China throw open their doors in celebration 2013-06-03T14:47:25+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-05-22T10:52:54+00:00 Jessica Holland http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/sharing_game_museum_exhibits http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/sharing_game_museum_exhibits As a sneak preview of the treasures acquired for the Louvre Abu Dhabi gets underway, Vision looks at why and how priceless artefacts traverse the globe 2013-05-22T10:52:54+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-05-15T12:43:57+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/travellers_tales_origins_of_language http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/travellers_tales_origins_of_language The way that language, the greatest of all our social tools, has developed throughout the centuries is the subject of an ongoing story. Vision delves into the next chapter 2013-05-15T12:43:57+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-05-08T10:25:35+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/tango_fever_global_dance http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/tango_fever_global_dance Argentina’s most soulful dance has captivated the world over the last century and remains as popular as ever. Vision explores its evolution into modern-day entertainment 2013-05-08T10:25:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-30T14:38:56+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_kudos_saadiyat_island http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_kudos_saadiyat_island With luminary architects designing outposts of the world’s most famous arts institutions, Saadiyat Island off the coast of Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a cultural beacon for the UAE 2013-04-30T14:38:56+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-24T11:46:46+00:00 Daisy Carrington http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/sport_of_kings_beach_polo http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/sport_of_kings_beach_polo No other pastime evokes wealth and luxury quite like polo – just look to films like The Thomas Crown Affair and you’ll see that Hollywood, too, has adopted the sport as the ultimate symbol of power. Vision explores its long history 2013-04-24T11:46:46+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-18T10:56:13+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_focus_gulf_film http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_focus_gulf_film With dynamic film festivals across the world showcasing Arab film at its best and Dubai attracting Hollywood studios with sophisticated new infrastructure, the UAE fulfils silver screen dreams 2013-04-18T10:56:13+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-02T16:18:15+00:00 Katie Boucher http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/bedouin_trainer_horseman_by_nature http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/bedouin_trainer_horseman_by_nature Ali Al Ameri is renowned across the world for his ability to “fix” problem horses. He tells Vision about his Bedouin upbringing, his globe-trotting career and why he still 
prefers life in the desert 2013-04-02T16:18:15+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-04-02T10:28:51+00:00 Katherine Spenley http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/setting_the_scene_movie_locations http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/setting_the_scene_movie_locations Sometimes breathtaking and at other times iconic, a film’s landscape can be a powerful tool. Vision highlights some of the silver screen’s most memorable backdrops as it looks at the crucial role they play – and the subsequent tourist industries they often help to fuel  2013-04-02T10:28:51+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-21T16:13:48+00:00 Andrew White http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/interview_president_jimmy_carter http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/interview_president_jimmy_carter Since its foundation in 1982, the Carter Center has touched the lives of millions around the world. In this exclusive interview, President Jimmy Carter talks to Vision about the Center’s work eradicating diseases and his unwavering mission to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people 2013-03-21T16:13:48+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-19T16:25:35+00:00 Chris Sharratt http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/bigger_picture_an_inside_view http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/bigger_picture_an_inside_view UAE-born photographer Tamara Abdul Hadi strives to bring out an alternative, human side to mainstream issues. Vision.ae takes a look at her latest projects 2013-03-19T16:25:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-11T15:54:45+00:00 Chris Sharratt http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/globe_appeal_shakespeare_on_tour http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/globe_appeal_shakespeare_on_tour This year, the Globe Theatre in London chose to open its 2013 season in the Middle East before taking its production of Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet' back to the UK capital. Vision.ae considers the reasons behind the bard’s enduring popularity the world over 2013-03-11T15:54:45+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-03-04T16:44:35+00:00 Chris Sharratt http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/changing_trends_pop_ups http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/changing_trends_pop_ups Vision.ae examines the growing phenomenon of pop ups – from food outlets and retail stores to mobile art galleries – to find out the reasons behind their success 2013-03-04T16:44:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-02-25T17:33:37+00:00 Chris Sharratt http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/world_photography_changing_perspective http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/world_photography_changing_perspective Thanks to advancements in technology and more affordable equipment, more people than ever are trying their hand at photography. Vision.ae takes a look at the international competitions looking to celebrate the work of amateurs and professionals alike, and asks whether the digital age has had a positive impact on the art form 2013-02-25T17:33:37+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-02-18T16:48:12+00:00 Chris Sharratt http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/creative_environment_urban_art http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/creative_environment_urban_art Contemporary art might often pop up unexpectedly, but now cities all over the world are finding there is much to be gained from so-called ‘street’ art 2013-02-18T16:48:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-02-13T17:25:13+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_a_word_translating_literature http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_a_word_translating_literature Humphrey T Davies, named runner-up of this year’s Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation, shares with Vision.ae the challenges and intricacies associated with his little-known art  2013-02-13T17:25:13+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-02-07T10:17:52+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/strong_perfomance_music_tours http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/strong_perfomance_music_tours With bands taking to the road in a bid to tap into lucrative revenue streams, Vision.ae highlights the key stops on the world circuit 2013-02-07T10:17:52+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-01-29T10:20:43+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/word_art_islamic_calligraphy http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/word_art_islamic_calligraphy With thousands of years of history and a passionate contemporary following, calligraphy is one of the treasures that remains popular across the world 2013-01-29T10:20:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-01-18T09:27:23+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_vogue_london_gallery_reflects_arab_art_boom http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/in_vogue_london_gallery_reflects_arab_art_boom The launch of a new gallery in the British capital this month is the latest demonstration of Middle Eastern art's growing international cachet  2013-01-18T09:27:23+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-01-11T09:55:33+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/transport_art_going_places http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/transport_art_going_places Imaginative and playful, bold and irreverent, urban transport authorities in world cities are using art to enrich the journey experience, trigger emotion and inspire new perspectives on the world we live in
 2013-01-11T09:55:33+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2013 2013-01-06T09:32:12+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/arab_cinema_universal_pictures http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/arab_cinema_universal_pictures Middle Eastern cinema has a rich history, but many films of the recent past have dwelt on the region’s political problems. Now a new generation of filmmakers are producing movies that offer crowd-pleasing entertainment alongside sharp social comment, as Vision finds out 2013-01-06T09:32:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-30T09:31:40+00:00 Katie Boucher http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/passages_from_india_prize_winning_literature http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/passages_from_india_prize_winning_literature From A Suitable Boy to Slumdog Millionaire, Indian Writing in English has dazzled book lovers across the globe over the past three decades. Vision asks the most talented new Indian authors why their work is so popular with international readers 2012-12-30T09:31:40+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-24T11:34:05+00:00 Josh Sims http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/colour_association_shades_of_meaning http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/colour_association_shades_of_meaning The connotations of colours have changed through the ages and across cultures. Now psychologists are discovering why we make colour associations, and what this says about the way we see the world, as Vision reports 2012-12-24T11:34:05+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-18T11:12:49+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/film_hub_diff http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/film_hub_diff The 8th Dubai International Film Festival was a star-studded affair with Cate Blanchett heading the jury this year. Vision.ae rounds up the ones to watch 2012-12-18T11:12:49+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-12-04T15:13:37+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/making_an_exhibition_colourful_art http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/making_an_exhibition_colourful_art Vision speaks with Turkish contemporary artist Beygü Gökçin at the launch of his first art exhibition in Dubai, in Media City's Radisson Blu hotel, which runs until 11 December 2012-12-04T15:13:37+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-26T16:37:22+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/private_view_museum_of_art http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/private_view_museum_of_art From the trailblazing to the bridge-building, private museums offer out of the ordinary art experiences around the world 2012-11-26T16:37:22+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-20T17:08:48+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/eastern_promise_alif_gallery http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/eastern_promise_alif_gallery As one international gallery finds a new home in Dubai, the myths and legends of ancient Silk Road cities fuse with a concept that seeks to expand the vocabulary of fine art across the Middle East 2012-11-20T17:08:48+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-13T17:48:08+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/picture_perfect_abu_dhabi_art http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/picture_perfect_abu_dhabi_art The fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Art fair, which took place earlier in November, was a platform for modern and contemporary art, including a diverse programme of exhibitions, film-screenings, performances and platforms of arts talks. 2012-11-13T17:48:08+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-11-01T11:21:07+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/nour_festival_arabian_nights_in_london http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/nour_festival_arabian_nights_in_london Now in its third year, London’s Nour Festival of Arab arts gives its diverse audience a fascinating perspective on the rich cultures of the Middle East and Africa 2012-11-01T11:21:07+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-16T11:07:03+00:00 Carla de la Vega http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/childrens_literature_a_new_chapter http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/childrens_literature_a_new_chapter With their dark and dystopian visions of the future, writers such as Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth are breathing new life into the genre of children’s literature and capturing the imaginations of millions. Their popularity reflects a remarkable resurgence in the market for books for young people around the world.  2012-10-16T11:07:03+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-10-09T15:56:57+00:00 Rob Flemming http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/camels_carrier_to_companion http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/camels_carrier_to_companion From trade to warfare, the humble camel – the ship of the desert – has played a crucial role in the history of the Arab world. Far from being a simple beast of burden, it has sustained desert peoples from the Stone Age onwards. Vision traces why these miraculous animals have become known as ‘God’s gift’ 2012-10-09T15:56:57+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-09-05T14:07:50+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/islamic_art_louvre_opens_new_gallery http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/islamic_art_louvre_opens_new_gallery Islamic art has been collected all over the world for centuries. Now new Islamic galleries at the Louvre in Paris aim to foster cultural understanding while offering the public a chance to admire first-hand the fine materials and spectacular attention to detail in a collection of ancient pieces  2012-09-05T14:07:50+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-08-24T11:09:50+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/fashion_statement_designing_abayas http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/fashion_statement_designing_abayas Dubai-based designer Huda al Nuaimi founded Malaak, her high-fashion label, after recognising a need for abayas that uphold the values and purpose of the garment while also offering style. Vision finds out more 2012-08-24T11:09:50+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-08-14T16:20:43+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/wide_appeal_international_art_in_the_uae http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/wide_appeal_international_art_in_the_uae Swiss Art Gate UAE is an organisation that works to bring cultural platforms to Swiss and other international artists from which they can share their work with the wider Middle East region. Vision.ae takes a look at the most recent offerings and finds out more about the gallery’s objectives 2012-08-14T16:20:43+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-08-09T10:35:28+00:00 Rob Kemp http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/gold_target_shooting_for_glory http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/gold_target_shooting_for_glory When British athlete Peter Wilson won gold in the double trap last week he was quick to attribute his success to his coach, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Hasher Al Maktoum. Rob Kemp reveals the history behind this unlikely partnership and the long road to victory 2012-08-09T10:35:28+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-08-01T13:12:55+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/discovering_science_golden_age_of_islam http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/discovering_science_golden_age_of_islam Artefacts and ancient manuscripts show that Islam is responsible for any number of contributions to the science and technology world. Now a travelling exhibition aims to educate the world about these great achievements 2012-08-01T13:12:55+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-07-24T15:25:29+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/shifting_markets_middle_eastern_art http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/shifting_markets_middle_eastern_art As Dubai continues to establish itself as an art hub for the wider region, Ben East considers how overseas galleries are taking advantage of a growing interest in art originating from the Middle East 2012-07-24T15:25:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-07-19T12:10:48+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/unlikely_partnership_collaborative_arts_series http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/unlikely_partnership_collaborative_arts_series Over the centuries artwork has offered a window into foreign lands, allowing outsiders to gauge an understanding of cultures vastly different from their own. When contemporary performance artist Christian Jankowski from Berlin teamed up with Emirati curator Rami Farook in Dubai, the two came up with a unique concept for documenting all the emirate has to offer 2012-07-19T12:10:48+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-07-09T08:59:23+00:00 Alyn Griffiths http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/architect_collaboration_serpentine_pavilion_2012 http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/architect_collaboration_serpentine_pavilion_2012 The team behind Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium, architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, recently reunited to design the Serpentine Gallery’s annual pavilion in London. Alyn Griffiths reflects on their prestigious careers and looks back at past installations  2012-07-09T08:59:23+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-07-05T09:16:14+00:00 Daisy Carrington http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/changing_perspective_arab_film_festival_australia http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/changing_perspective_arab_film_festival_australia Established in 2001, the Arab Film Festival Australia (AFFA) has laid witness to a wave of filmmaking coming out of the Middle East. Daisy Carrington discovers how, this year, festival organisers have noticed a spike in the number of submissions  2012-07-05T09:16:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-06-28T09:37:12+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/equestrian_tradition_arabia_to_ascot http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/equestrian_tradition_arabia_to_ascot Since the domestication of the horse around 3,500 BC, the evolution of the species can be mapped out against the history of the human race. Vision.ae takes a look at some key moments depicted through ancient artefacts at an exhibition at the British Museum in London 2012-06-28T09:37:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-06-20T10:13:50+00:00 Carla de la Vega http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_olympiad_poetry_in_motion http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/cultural_olympiad_poetry_in_motion Poetry Parnassus, a jewel in the crown of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, is being hailed as the largest gathering of poets in history. It is part of a remarkable popular renaissance, as Vision finds out 2012-06-20T10:13:50+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-06-12T10:08:03+00:00 Rob Flemming http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/magic_carpets_the_art_of_weaving http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/magic_carpets_the_art_of_weaving Some of the world’s finest carpets originated in the Middle East and today can fetch millions of dollars at auction. Here Vision explores how the intricate and ancient art of carpet weaving has developed and evolved over the centuries 2012-06-12T10:08:03+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-31T10:10:14+00:00 Udita Jhunjhunwala http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/on_tour_bollywood_hits_the_road http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/on_tour_bollywood_hits_the_road Bollywood blockbusters have long used European countries as a backdrop. Now a new wave of Indian directors is swapping the Swiss Alps for China, Peru and Dubai, as Vision finds out 2012-05-31T10:10:14+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-29T10:19:32+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/through_the_keyhole_al_ains_hidden_gems http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/through_the_keyhole_al_ains_hidden_gems British-born photographer Alex Jeffries moved to the UAE in 1996, but his passion for Al Ain, one of Abu Dhabi's cities, can be traced back to childhood. He shares with Vision.ae some of his intriguing imagery taken to record its unique and quirky history 2012-05-29T10:19:32+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T12:02:35+00:00 Alyn Griffiths http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/dated_dwelling_palm_leaf_architecture http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/dated_dwelling_palm_leaf_architecture With the need for sustainable and carbon-neutral building techniques continuallly rising, Alyn Griffiths discovers why western architects should look to examples of traditional Middle Eastern construction methods such as palm-leaf architecture for inspiration 2012-05-17T12:02:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-08T16:23:04+00:00 Daisy Carrington http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/virtual_reality_google_art_project http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/virtual_reality_google_art_project Google’s recent expansion of its online art service offers art enthusiasts everywhere the opportunity to explore galleries and their masterpieces no matter where they are located. Daisy Carrington considers the merits of the service and the impact it might have on the industry 2012-05-08T16:23:04+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-05-02T16:46:22+00:00 Daisy Carrington http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/wild_arabia_conservation_of_the_species http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/wild_arabia_conservation_of_the_species A new wildlife exhibition, Wild Arabia with National Geographic Al Arabiya, seeks to combine art with preservation, education and innovative research. Daisy Carrington takes a closer look 2012-05-02T16:46:22+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-04-19T10:02:21+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/joining_forces_christies_fights_world_hunger http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/joining_forces_christies_fights_world_hunger Seven works donated by Arab artists have been sold by Christie’s to benefit the United Nations World Food Programme. Vision.ae finds out how collaborations with the art world are helping the organisation in its humanitarian efforts 2012-04-19T10:02:21+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-04-12T16:25:38+00:00 Rob Flemming http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/a_breed_apart_the_history_of_the_arabian_horse http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/a_breed_apart_the_history_of_the_arabian_horse Renowned and revered for bravery, endurance, speed and agility, the Arabian horse takes pride of place at the heart of Arab heritage. Vision traces the bloodlines of this beautiful and remarkable creature 2012-04-12T16:25:38+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-23T15:45:55+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/freeze_frame_capturing_the_uaes_olympic_hopes http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/freeze_frame_capturing_the_uaes_olympic_hopes A photography exhibition portraying the UAE’s Olympic athletes’ hopes and dreams will be on display in Abu Dhabi this month. Vision.ae finds out the motivations behind British artist Gabriella Sancisi’s latest project 2012-03-23T15:45:55+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-21T14:38:27+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/word_art_spotlight_on_arabic_fiction http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/word_art_spotlight_on_arabic_fiction The fifth International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), an annual literary prize run with the support of the Booker Prize Foundation in London and funded by the Emirates Foundation in Abu Dhabi, will take place this week. Ben East considers what the attention will mean for writers focused on that region 2012-03-21T14:38:27+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-19T14:45:33+00:00 Kate Macwhannell http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/artists_quarter_why_dubais_bastakiya_area_is_in_the_frame http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/artists_quarter_why_dubais_bastakiya_area_is_in_the_frame Dubai’s historical Bastakiya district is emerging as a key hub for the local and international arts community 2012-03-19T14:45:33+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-19T10:35:05+00:00 Anna Wallace-Thompson http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/phoenix_rising_the_new_face_of_lebanese_design http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/phoenix_rising_the_new_face_of_lebanese_design A dynamic new generation of Lebanese designers is contributing to a creative boom in this once conflict-torn nation, with the evidence on display at a new design fair in Dubai 2012-03-19T10:35:05+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-14T10:36:37+00:00 Katie Boucher http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/uae_architecture_informed_by_the_zeitgeist http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/uae_architecture_informed_by_the_zeitgeist From futuristic museum plans and award-winning bridges to iconic hotels and dizzying superscrapers, some of the world’s boldest architectural developments are currently to be found in the Gulf region. Vision meets some of the architects behind these iconic buildings 2012-03-14T10:36:37+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-03-06T14:23:48+00:00 Katie Boucher http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/beyond_vanity_self_publishings_digital_revolution http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/beyond_vanity_self_publishings_digital_revolution The emergence of the so-called digital age has meant that traditional publishing houses are seeing their powers wane. Katie Boucher considers the changing face of the industry as electronic media opens up new avenues for writers 2012-03-06T14:23:48+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-02-28T14:21:26+00:00 Rob Flemming http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/open_doors_open_minds_building_cultural_bridges http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/open_doors_open_minds_building_cultural_bridges At the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, no question is ever too trivial as it bids to foster understanding between Dubai Emiratis and the city’s expat community and help smooth the path for international corporations setting up in the region 2012-02-28T14:21:26+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-02-23T11:06:40+00:00 Ben East http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/awards_season_silence_is_golden http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/awards_season_silence_is_golden French silent movie The Artist is defying its early critics and is in the running to take home the Academy Award for Best Picture. Ben East considers how attitudes are changing when it comes to independent cinema 2012-02-23T11:06:40+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T10:15:00+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/getting_the_show_on_the_road http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/getting_the_show_on_the_road Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai was not only the setting for the recent two-day Christie’s art auction, but also the venue for a selection of legendary jewels from the collection of film star Elizabeth Taylor. Ahead of both events, Vision.ae was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the preparations 2012-01-26T10:15:00+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2012 2012-01-17T17:52:17+00:00 Katherine Spenley http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/different_strokes_sharjah_biennial_curator_paints_a_new_picture http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/different_strokes_sharjah_biennial_curator_paints_a_new_picture As the Gulf region gears up for its arts season, the international chatter surrounding the bold approach of Sharjah Biennial's new curator is increasing in volume 2012-01-17T17:52:17+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-12-12T15:09:12+00:00 Tahira Yaqoob http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/box_office_bid_emirati_filmmakers_make_their_mark http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/box_office_bid_emirati_filmmakers_make_their_mark With UAE films starting to make an impact on the international scene, the eyes of the wider film industry are fixed with interest on the region’s homegrown cinematic offerings. Tahira Yaqoob discusses how Emirati moviemakers are beginning to garner attention 2011-12-12T15:09:12+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-12-07T17:27:31+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/when_arts_collide_us_artist_inspired_by_islamic_design http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/when_arts_collide_us_artist_inspired_by_islamic_design For US artist Anne Morgan Spalter a long-held passion for the geometry of Arabic design, combined with a cultural exchange trip to Dubai, provided the inspiration for her most recent exhibition. She talks to Vision.ae about fusing East/West aesthetics 2011-12-07T17:27:31+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-11-08T18:01:20+00:00 Daisy Carrington http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/spreading_the_word_of_emirati_literature http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/spreading_the_word_of_emirati_literature The growing popularity of international book fairs, combined with a proactive young Emirati literary community, is creating a surge of interest in writing from the Gulf 2011-11-08T18:01:20+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-10-26T16:19:02+00:00 Laura Adcock http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/tokyo_calling http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/tokyo_calling Ahead of a Dubai Futures exhibition at Tokyo Designers Week 2011, Laura Adcock considers how cultural synergies that exist between the UAE and Japan are merging to influence both countries’ design scenes 2011-10-26T16:19:02+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-10-17T16:15:44+00:00 David Warren http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/elizabeth_taylors_glittering_legacy_in_christies_spotlight http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/elizabeth_taylors_glittering_legacy_in_christies_spotlight Ahead of an exhibition of Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery in Dubai, Christie’s international jewellery expert, David Warren, tells the stories behind a few key pieces and reveals what made them so special to the Hollywood icon 2011-10-17T16:15:44+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-09-24T11:12:15+00:00 Sara Hamdan http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/grandmother_to_the_rescue http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/grandmother_to_the_rescue There’s a new bunch of super-heroes coming to international TV station Cartoon Network – in the form of four Emirati grandmothers. Vision finds out about the development of Emirati cartoon Freej, already a sensation in Dubai and now available to view on a screen near you 2011-09-24T11:12:15+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:57:57+00:00 Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/dubai_is_on_an_important_cultural_journey http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/dubai_is_on_an_important_cultural_journey Art collector, design entrepreneur, curator and cultural ambassador – Rami Farook, owner of Dubai art gallery Traffic, is all these and more. He takes time out from his busy international schedule to tell Vision why art is so important for Dubai 2011-08-23T18:57:57+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:55:20+00:00 Leonard Stall http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/psst http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/psst Ali Alsaloom is the Emirates’ leading man when it comes to explaining the UAE and its Arabic culture to non-Arabs. His engaging Ask Ali guides and website, and his regular media appearances, are helping to build bridges between the Middle East and the wider world by promoting understanding and tolerance 2011-08-23T18:55:20+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:52:29+00:00 Charlotte Butterfield http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/twin_engine http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/twin_engine Emirati brothers Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib, founders of arts and culture magazine Brownbook, talk about bringing the Middle East’s ‘cool creativity’ to a Western audience 2011-08-23T18:52:29+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:52:22+00:00 Eric Johnston http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/east_meets_east http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/east_meets_east The arrival of Arabic manga is yet another paving stone on the modern day ‘Silk Road’ of cultural exchange between East and East. Vision learns more from Arabic manga’s enterprising Emirati creator, Qais Sedki 2011-08-23T18:52:22+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:51:39+00:00 Liz Thomson http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/by_the_book http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/by_the_book The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is promoting cultural understanding – not only by introducing world-famous authors to people in Dubai, but also through those same authors carrying a new appreciation of the Arab world back home 2011-08-23T18:51:39+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:36:19+00:00 Kevin Cassidy http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/best_boy http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/best_boy Thanks to its canny approach to financing, an outstanding local infrastructure and some impressive home-grown talent, Dubai is turning heads across the international film scene 2011-08-23T18:36:19+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:33:35+00:00 Maeve Hosea http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/pioneer_spirit http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/pioneer_spirit One of an inspirational new generation of young Emirati filmmakers and the UAE’s first female producer, Nayla Al Khaja talks about truth, taboo and the power of the motion picture 2011-08-23T18:33:35+00:00 http://vision.ae/en Fresh perspectives from Dubai en Copyright 2011 2011-08-23T18:33:17+00:00 Holly Sands http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/all_hands_on_decks http://vision.ae/en/culture/articles/all_hands_on_decks Haneef Al Raisi, the Emirati founder and CEO of Dubai label Raisani Records, whose signings include Grammy-nominated Jay-J, talks to Vision about his fast-growing music empire 2011-08-23T18:33:17+00:00