The UAE’s Ras Al-Khaimah Fine Arts Festival recently kicked off its eighth edition in the Al-Jazirah Al-Hamra Heritage Village. The festival brings with it a packed program that includes thought-provoking exhibitions, keynote speeches and more than 100 local and international artists hailing from 33 different countries.
Highlights from Ras Al-Khaimah Fine Arts Fest
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Azza Al-Qubaisi
The Emirati jewelry artist is known for her cutting-edge jewelry handmade out of precious materials such as white gold, silver and diamonds in addition to leather and palm branches.
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Hamad Abdullah Saghran
An Emirati filmmaker, he will showcase his short film “And What’s Next?” He’s this year’s recipient of the Ras Al-Khaimah Fine Arts Festival Grant.
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Kiliii Yuyan
The Chinese-American photographer and journalist’s award-winning images chronicle conservation and indigenous issues.
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Ahmad Al-Hussaini
Hailing from Kuwait, the artist, who is a member of the Kuwait Arts Association, specializes in wood sculptures.
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Andrea Alkalay
A Latin American photographer who hails from Argentina, Alkalay’s work has been internationally exhibited in galleries, museums and art fairs.
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Nesa Al-Shehhi
A conceptual artist and sculptor who was born in Ras Al Khaimah. Through her work, Al-Shehhi focuses on extracting and exposing the “natural art” that is all around us.
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