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Exhibitions and Events

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Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Arab World Premiere

Find Your Eyes - Benji Reid

Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels

Fri-Sat, Sep 19-20 @ 7:30pm, 2025

THE ART GALLERY
Exhibition

Opening Reception

Ala Younis: Past of a Temporal Universe

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

UAE Premiere

Dear Children, Sincerely... Rwanda – Sri Lanka Collaboration

By Stages Theatre Group and Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company

Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27 @ 7:30pm, 2025

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

The Damascus Events: The 1860 Massacres and the Making of Modern Syria

Wednesday, October 01, 2025, 6:00PM

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

A Celebration of African Theaters | African Theaters Now: A Conversation

Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Workshop

Martial Arts Workshop

Kalaripayattu & Movement Arts with Pathum Dharmarathna

of Stages Theatre Group

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:30PM

THE INSTITUTE - NEW YORK
Performance

Varenka By Miriam Leeds

Wednesday, October 01, 2025, 6:30PM EST

Christo Award

Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, presented by New York University Abu Dhabi and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been established to nurture artistic talent in the United Arab Emirates. It is an annual award produced in collaboration with The NYUAD Art Gallery.

Programs for Schools and Colleges

Educators, join us for special Student Matinee performances for select shows.

Academic Program Proposals

The Institute welcomes proposals for conferences, workshops, and regional collaborative seminars in all fields of study that have thematic relevance to NYUAD’s curriculum and areas of research.

Learn

The Art Center, Institute, and The Art Gallery provide a plethora of resources to the community for educational and enrichment purposes. Videos, publications, podcasts, and guides are published to be used as educational resources for the community.

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