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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 - NEW YORK
Talk

Stem Cells: From Basic Science to Clinical Advances

Tuesday, September 09, 2025, 5:00PM EST

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

To the Edge of the Earth: The First Emirati Scientific Mission to Antarctica

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00PM

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

“Side Effects May Include…”: How We Can Make Medicine Better

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00PM

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 INSTITUTE - NEW YORK
Talk

OPEC+ and Global Oil Markets:

Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30PM EST

THE ARTS CENTER
Workshop

Creative Photography Workshop

Performance and the Photographers Lens with Benji Reid

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

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Workshop

Artist Talk

A Deep Dive into Arts Management & Touring

With Michelle Rocha, Lisa Ball-Lechgar & Khadija El Bennaoui

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30PM

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

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

Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00PM

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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