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Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Reception
Art Gallery Opening Reception
All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:00PM
Screening
Contemporary Arab Cinema
CinemaNA: Hijra by Shahad Ameen
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Wed, Feb 11 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Workshop
Music Workshop
Folk music of the Shahirs of India with Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch
From Kavan
Tue, Feb 10 @ 6:30pm, 2026
Other
School Matinee Performance
Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera - Nalanda Arts Studio & Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch
Co-commissioned by The Arts Center
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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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