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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

The Messiness of Animal Domestication

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:30PM EST

THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Supporting Your Child’s Digital Play

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:00PM

THE INSTITUTE - NEW YORK
Talk

Soviet Power and the Politics of the East

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30PM EST

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Arab World Premiere

Jessica Pratt & Javier Camarena with the Korean National University of Arts Symphony Orchestra conducted by Toufic Maatouk

Produced by Abu Dhabi Festival

Sunday, April 20, 2025, 7:30PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Screening

Contemporary Arab Cinema

Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo by Khaled Mansour

Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program

Tuesday, Apr 15 @ 7:30pm, 2025

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Arab World Premiere

Katia & Marielle Labeque

Produced by Abu Dhabi Festival

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:30PM

THE ARTS CENTER
Performance

Arab World Premiere

Korean National University of Arts Symphony Orchestra

Produced by Abu Dhabi Festival

Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:30PM

THE INSTITUTE
Conference

Endgame of Empires: Post-Imperial Transitions and Imperial Legacies

April 21-22, 2025, 9:00AM

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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