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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 INSTITUTE
Conference

1st MENA Conference on Living Therapeutics

November 05-07, 2025

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Solo Oud Recital

Kenan Adnawi - moonlight road طريق القمر

Presented in Partnership with the NYUAD Music Program

Thursday, Nov 6 @ 7:30pm, 2025

THE INSTITUTE
Workshop

The Future is Not a Grave

November 10-12, 2025

THE INSTITUTE - NEW YORK
Talk

Who Has The Right to the City?

Wednesday, November 05, 2025, 5:00PM EST

THE ART GALLERY
Reception

Project Space Opening Reception

Lydia Nakashima Degarrod and Susan Ossman: Projects of Art Ethnography

Thursday, November 06, 2025

THE ART GALLERY
Talk

Majid Magazine: Growing Up in the Arab World

Saturday, November 8, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM

THE ART GALLERY
Talk

Curating the Future: A Three-Part Public Event at NYU Abu Dhabi

Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:00PM

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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