Inside Gubgub Studios, Qatar’s First Artist-Led Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Creatives In one of the world's most institution-heavy art scenes, Gubgub Studios is making the case for independence. By Elisa Carollo
In Dubai, Efie Gallery Is Rewriting the Map of Contemporary African Art "Often when people say African artists are new, they neglect that African artists have been a part of the story forever," cofounder Kwame Mintah tells Observer. By Gameli Hamelo
Sotheby’s “Origins II” Results Suggest Saudi Collectors Are Prioritizing Legacy The auction house's second sale in Saudi Arabia achieved $19.6 million, driven in part by strong demand for MENA artists. By Elisa Carollo
Curated, Contextual, Slower and Strategic: A New Blueprint for Art Fairs Emerges in Doha By Elisa Carollo
Sotheby’s Closes Its Inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week With $133 Million in Sales By Elisa Carollo
NOMAD Abu Dhabi Turns a Decommissioned Airport Terminal into a Destination for Design By Elisa Carollo
Taymour Grahne’s Trajectory Shows How a New Generation of Dealers Is Thinking Globally By Elisa Carollo
Sotheby’s Bets Big On Abu Dhabi With a $150 Million Preview and Luxury Collectors’ Week By Elisa Carollo
Cultural Diplomacy in Times of War: Is the Gulf’s Role as an Arts Destination Under Threat? By Elisa Carollo