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Exhibitions and Events

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THE ARTS CENTER
Other

School Matinee Performance

Ink - Huang Yi Studio +

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

Thursday, February 05, 2026

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

World Premiere

Vivaldi: A Journey East - UAE National Orchestra

Conducted by Maestro Amine Kouider

Sat, Feb 7 @ 7:30pm, 2026

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Women in Neuroscience

Monday, February 09, 2026, 6:00PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Workshop

Music Workshop

Folk music of the Shahirs of India with Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch

From Kavan

Tue, Feb 10 @ 6:30pm, 2026

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Middle East Premiere

Ink - Huang Yi Studio +

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

Thu, Feb 5 @ 7:30pm, 2026

THE INSTITUTE
Conference

Innovations in Neuroimaging Methods

February 09-11, 2026

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Stone Age to Civilization

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00PM

THE ART GALLERY
Reception

Art Gallery Opening Reception

All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:00PM

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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