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Tashkeel will present the Tanween Design Programme 2025 Collection at Dubai Design Week, featuring nine UAE-based designers whose works celebrate sustainability, material innovation, and Emirati heritage. The collection includes pieces by Hessa Alghandi (Lamah, pendant light from reclaimed palm wood), Sarah Al Dulaimi (Oculus, wall-mounted light made from chiffon offcuts), Nasser Al Ghawi (Al-Nawa Collection, chandelier and table from date stones), Clock & Cloud (Loodo, sand-based coffee table), Tasneem Al Nabhani (Bayn wa Bayn, palm-frond desert board console), Jasim Alnaqbi (Haila, jewellery cabinet inspired by Emirati bangles), and Sketch and Space Studio (Al Ghawas, chair and companion seat reflecting pearl-diving heritage).  Jasim Al Naqbi - Haila jewelry cabinet.
From 5 -9 November, nine emerging UAE-based designers of Tanween 2025 will showcase designs that embody sustainability, contemporary design and UAE heritage Dubai, UAE – 31 October 2025: Tashkeel will launch the Tanween Collection 2025 at Downtown Design 2025, presenting designs by UAE-based designers who were part of the Tanween Design Programme 2025. The collection of products by Tanween’s newest cohort will be presented in a showcase that reaffirms its long-standing commitment to sustainability, locally rooted design innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural identity. The products celebrate material experimentation and environmental consciousness, serving as a showcase for the UAE’s evolving design identity. This year’s Tanween Collection showcases nine individual UAE-based designers selected via an open call. They have spent the past 11 months collaborating with engineers and scientists while researching, experimenting and prototyping their designs, with a focus on innovation and functional design. Their works explore the intersection of material innovation, cultural memory, and sustainability. Several designs focus on light: Emirati interior designer Hessa Alghandi reclaims discarded palm wood in her sculptural pendant Lamah; Iraqi-British artist Sarah Al Dulaimi reimagines the abaya in Oculus, a wall-mounted light made from layered chiffon offcuts; and Emirati poet-designer Nasser Al Ghawi presents Al-Nawa Collection 2025, a chandelier and feature table made from thousands of date stones and eco-resin that celebrate the symbolism of the palm tree. Furniture in the collection also reinterprets traditional craftsmanship through new materials. Alefiyah Ustad and Reem Shawkat of Clock & Cloud present Loodo, a coffee table inspired by majlis gatherings and made out of a sand-based material, while Tasneem Al Nabhani’s console Bayn wa Bayn uses palm-frond desert board to evoke the shifting landscapes of the Gulf. Jasim Alnaqbi’s jewellery cabinet Haila transforms the Emirati heirloom bangle into a sculptural object of reflection and care. Lastly, Amna Al Shamsi and Hannaneh Rafiee of Sketch and Space Studio pay homage to the UAE’s pearl-diving heritage with Al Ghawas, a chair and companion seat crafted from reclaimed teak, metal, and naturally dyed fabric. Following the exhibition, the designers will receive continued support from Tashkeel through funding, marketing, and sales resources to produce limited-edition product lines, helping them establish a foothold in the market. “Tanween is more than a design program; it is an ecosystem that encourages all its participants to go on a journey of experimentation, research, and collaboration that nurtures a culture of sustainability and material innovation in the UAE,” said Salim Ahmed, Design Projects Supervisor at Tashkeel. “Each year, it provides a vital opportunity to demonstrate the depth of design talent emerging from the country and how locally made products, rooted in our craft traditions, can contribute meaningfully to the global design conversation. We’re proud to see our alumni go on to build successful careers and become notable members of the UAE design scene.” Tanween 2026 Open Call Alongside its showcase at Downtown Design, Tashkeel has announced the open call for Tanween 2026, inviting UAE-based designers, engineers, and architects to apply for the next cycle of the programme. Now entering its 13th edition, Tanween offers a year-long journey of research, experimentation, and mentorship that culminates in the development of new products to be unveiled during Dubai Design Week 2026. To date, 64 [RM1] designers and architects have participated in the Tanween Design Programme, with many of them now regarded as pillars of the UAE’s design community. Information on how to apply and full eligibility details for Tanween 2026 are available here. As preparations begin for the next Tanween cycle, Tashkeel remains dedicated to cultivating talent and advancing a design language that is both contemporary and deeply connected to its surroundings. More information can be found at tashkeel.org or @tashkeelstudio @tanweenbytashkeel . Sheikha Hoor Al Qassimi Congratulates Top Global Performance Design Talent at World Stage Design 2025 Awards
October 2025, Sharjah, UAE: Attending the World Stage Design (WSD) 2025 Awards and Closing ceremony at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President and Director - Sharjah Art Foundation honored outstanding global talent by congratulating winners of the Design Exhibition, Theatre Architecture Competition, and Technical Invention Prize. Also present were dignitaries, noted performing artists, and industry leaders from the performance design, live events, and architecture sectors. WSD is a quadrennial celebration of professional and emerging designers from the global performance design sectors. This year marked the sixth edition and the Middle East debut of the event, co-produced by SPAA and the International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians (OISTAT). WSD2025 featured three competitions - The Design Competition received over 1000 entries from professional and emerging designers across seven categories: performance design, set design, space and object design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and video and projection design. Winners were selected by a silent jury from the 100 shortlisted designers whose work is exhibited at SPAA. Winners - Professional category: Costume Design 1. Eloise Kazan / The Last Dream of Frida and Diego 2. Laura Marnezti / The Body that is Recreated/ El cuerpo que se re-crea 3. Simona Raybakova / Richard III Set Design: 4. Yazhuo Luo/ Dance Drama 'The Creation of Heaven and Earth’ 5. Liu Haiyong / Why to Meet 6. Ma Lianqing /The story of Anna & Chi Lighting Design: 1. Qian Shen / Lankao 2. Son U Leong / Nine Soundscapes 3. Jui Hsuan Tseng / A Thousand Sounds Towards Dawn Video and Projection: 1. Kuo Han Lee / Infinite Cycle 2. Hey Mechanic / Silent Warfare 3. Daniel Belton / Pepe and Pōtaka Nautilus Sound Design: 1. Yun Li / The Going 2. Calin Topa / Transcendent Renaissance 3. Chih Lin Chen / Disappearing Normal Life Performance design: 1. Man-Tung Tsang / Cankrati 2. David Shearing / New Beginning 3. Guanlin Chen / The Rite of Lobster Space and Object: 1. Jennifer Ann Hall / Midsummer Mystery 2. Tan Zeen / Sage 3. Ingrid Hu / Something in the Air Winners - Emerging category: Costume Design: 1. Wenyu Sun / Human is the measure of all thing 2. Nitin Parmar / Kala Pani 3. Angelica Martins / Wings of Imagination Set Design: 1. Hsu-Wen Chen / The Symphony of 2. Mao Han / Peking 1948 (Nanluo Edition) 3. Zhousi He / The Moors Lighting Design: 1. Ying Chen Lin / Embodying 2. Yuqi Zhou / With Your Youth 3. Yuqi Zhou / Heavenly Joy Video and Projection Design: 1. Xiao Chen / Brain Dead Buffet 2. Samay Cajas / Where the Blood Mixes Sound Design: 1. Chih Lin Chen / 1 way 2 gather 2. Pan Pan / Passage Performance Design: Wenji Zhang, Yucen Jiang & Lei Zhu / The Documentary Poets Society Space and Object Design: 1. Li Mutang / Ru Xiang 2. Mara Ingea / Puzzles 3. Tzu Yu Su / Afterlife Passport The Theatre Architecture Competition (TAC) is the 12th edition of the competition with the theme ‘Theatre of Possibilities’. Participants had to submit ideas for a flexible structure to transform the central courtyard into a new 100-seat temporary performance space, but which also deals with the site’s specific climate. The proposals had to also consider the heritage of the venue and the region, sustainability. Charcoalblue – a globally reputed theatre, acoustic, and experience consultancy service is the sponsor of the Competition. The first, second and third place winners are: 1. Kuo, Chun-Hao / The Dynamic Fold 2. Janae Van Panahon / Diwaniyat Al-Masrah: Theatre’s Gathering 2 3. Cynthia Bou Chebl / The Crossroads Theatre 3 The Technical Invention Prize (TIP) competition recognised economical, sustainable, and smart gadgets, devices, or solutions developed by technicians for theatre, live performances, or the broader entertainment industry. This edition of TIP is sponsored by First Star Computer, Sapsis Rigging and ShowTex. The first, second and third place winners are: 1. Marshall Kidd / Simple Paper Rain Effect 2. Bee Bee Lee / Spring-Clamp Tensioning System 3. Rima Almesri / The Flex Booth WSD2025 is supported by Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah Department of Culture, Sharjah Research and Technology Innovation Park, Build Partner - Taylex Group, Logistics Partner - EFM Global, WYSIWYG by Cast Group, and Protec.  C E L E B R A T I N G T H E A R T O F T R A V E L S I N C E 1 8 5 4 , L O U I S V U I T T O N
P H O T O G R A P H I C A L B U M C O L L E C T I O N . Louis Vuitton, Find Louis Vuitton editions at Paris Photo, at the Grand Palais,from November 13 to 16, 2025  The highlight of this edition of Art Basel Paris is an eight-meter-high sculpture of an octopus, inspired by Chinese lanterns, whose tentacles will take over the exhibition space. At the threshold of this sprawling arch, exclusive stylistic sketches by the artist will accompany visitors as they enter the vibrant world of Takashi Murakami. At Art Basel Paris, Louis Vuitton unveils a unique presentation and its new Artycapucines collection, created by Takashi Murakami. This monumental and vibrant piece has been custom-made for the space, which also features carpeting with the same tentacle motifs for the exhibition. The octopus’luminescent head will showcase Murakami’s iconicSuperflat Jellyfish Eyes pattern, which entered Murakami’s visual language as early as 2001. Drawing on the artist’childhood, this motif evokes the fear of being watched, while giving it a whimsical form that softens its frightening nature. The Kraken motif, meanwhile, has been dear to Murakami since the creation of The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg (2017). While inspired by myths of disappearance and engulfment, Murakami consistently transforms these universal fears into playful, almost joyful forms. The 11 creations from the Artycapucines VII – Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collection will be displayed within his tentacles, designed in dialog with his signature characters and motifs, Fromm. Dobro the Superflat Panda, including the iconic Smiling Flowers. The collection will unfold around three Plush Balls, spherical works that Murakami has been developing since 1995. Originally inspired by thetrompe-l’oil effect in Maurice Cornelius Escher’s lithograph Hand with Reflecting Sphere (1935), the Plush Ballsier three-dimensional plush sculptures that immerse us Ina kaleidoscopic vision. TheCapubloomandCapucines East West Rainbow bags will be exhibited next to the Multicolor Plush Ball (2008), the largest of these balls. Created in 2008 by Takashi Murakami, this piece kaleidoscopically showcases his multicolor motif from Smiling Flowers. Specially designed for Art Basel Paris in the style of this first creation, the Cherry Blossom Plush Ball (2025) uses the same principle of repeating playful and floral motifs in the shape of a ball, this time centered around the Sakura flower from the iconic Japanese cherry tree. Around this unique work, visitors can discover three versions of the House’s iconic bag: theCapucines BB Golden Garden, the CapusplitBB, and the CapucinesMiniAutograph. This first exhibit is completed by the PandaClutch, studded all over stress and inspired by the panda characters dear to Murakami. At the forefront of the installation, the central octopus will point one of its tentacles towards the Plum Plush Ball (2025), which has also been created for the exhibition. These 11 creations offer visitors the chance tore-explore Takashi Murakami’ abundant aesthetic, elevated to new heights byte House’s technical excellence. With this presentation, Louis Vuitton is renewing its commitment to contemporary creation. Since 1988, Louis Vuitton has continued this legacy by collaborating with internationally renowned artists and designers. The House provides them with the same savoir-faire and spirit of innovation that have shaped it since its creation, going far with its unrivaled expertise in leather work, for example in 3Dprinting, as demonstrated by certain pieces in the Louis Vuitton x Murakami 2025 collection. The collectionArtycapucines VII – Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami display at Art Basel Paris marks the perfect culmination of this artistic collaboration that began in 2003, especially after the presentation of a monumental sculpture entitled The Flower and the Child in Paris’s Hardin d’Acclimatization in late 2024 as well as several re-releases of iconic works in 2025. Since the 1990s, Takashi Murakami has gained international acclaim for his unique contemporary art methodology of blending traditional Japanese art with the worlds of Japanese anime, science fiction and pop culture. Born in 1960 and trained at Tokyo University of the Arts, the artist has drawn from traditional Honda painting while inventing his own unique visual language, combining colorant recurring motifs such as smiling flowers, mushrooms and eyes –now hallmark features of the Hawaii aesthetic, of which he is one of the most prominent ambassadors. In doing so, Murakami has broken down boundaries between the art and subculture, between Japanese art and Western art, by freely merging theming his kaleidoscopic imagination. This bold aesthetic has earned him solo exhibitions in some of the world’s leading institutions, from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, and led to his inclusion in prestigious collections at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the center Pompadour (Paris). In 2003, he was the first artist to be invited to reinterpret the House’s Monogram canvas, creating a Monogram with 33 colors and versions overlaying his signature motifs, from the panda to the Sakura cherry blossom. Many of his majorworks from the Collection have also been presented at the Foundation Louis Vuitton (KaikaiKiki[2005], The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg[2017], among others) – something that visitors are sure to notice at Art Basel Paris 2025.In the same way, other leading names such as Sol LeWitt, James Rosenquist, Richard Prince, César and Yayoi Kusama rank among the House’s high-profile collaborations. Since 2014, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture by Frank Gehry, has established itself as a platform for sharing these creative dialogs, which are central to Louis Vuitton’s commitments. This vision is also fostered through its vast network of exhibition spaces around the world, embodied by Espaces Louis Vuitton (Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul and Osaka). JOYA, the International Jewellery Fair 2nd Edition in Monaco, November 13th to 16th, 2025 Vanessa Margowski and Delphine Pastor Reiss invite to the opening of The International Jewelry Fair. Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Thursday 13 November 2025, from 6pm to 8pm. One Monte-Carlo, 1 Place du Casino, Monaco. The new salon founded by Vanessa Margowski and Delphine Pastor-Reiss,
dedicated to antique, vintage, contemporary and artist jewellery, launched its first edition in 2024 and is back this November again at One Monte Carlo in Monaco. For its first edition, JOYA wants to stand out and asserts its difference, character and personality. JOYA's ambition is to become a cultural and artistic destination, building bridges between eras and styles. Driven by the unique vision of its founders, the fair embodies the new meeting place for major players in jewellery. In partnership with École des Arts Joailliers, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, JOYA had a programme of lectures in the fair's auditorium. L’Escarboucle, École des Arts Joailliers bookshop, showcases to visitors a selection of specialized books within JOYA. Monaco’s New National Museum also joined the event by inviting visual artist Julien Carreyn to produce a series of photographs based on the collections of stage accessories and jewellery on loan with the Société des Bains de Mer. Finally, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology founded by Prince Albert Ier presented the Monaco treasure at the heart of the fair. For its first edition, JOYA gathered around fifteen exhibitors, and aims to become a regular event now in its second year With a passion for the world of jewellery and a shared curiosity about its history and the immense creative repertoire that jewellers and artists nurtured for thousands of years, the two young women have joined forces to create JOYA, a fair they strive to be unique and open to new design. 
The world's most visited museum remained closed for a second day in a row on Monday. Around sixty investigators from the Paris Criminal Investigation Department's Anti-Banditism Brigade and the Central Office for Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property were mobilized. The World with AFP Published today at 11:07 a.m., modified at 6:39 p.m.Reading time 2 min.What are people saying about museum security?The heist has reignited a row over a lack of security in France’s museums, which are far less secure than banks and increasingly targeted by thieves. Last month, criminals broke into Paris’s Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth $700,000, while thieves also stole two dishes and a vase from a museum in the central city of Limoges, the losses estimated at $7.6m. The justice minister, Gérald Darmanin, admitted on Monday to security flaws in protecting the Louvre. “What is certain is that we have failed, since people were able to park a furniture hoist in the middle of Paris, get people up it in several minutes to grab priceless jewels, giving France a terrible image,” he told France Inter radio. Nunez acknowledged that securing museums was a “major weak spot”. He noted that security measures at the Louvre had been strengthened in recent years, and would be reinforced further as part of a multimillion-euro The day after a spectacular burglary, a meeting on securing the Louvre Museum took place on Monday morning, October 20, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, the Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, as well as police officials, "to identify what worked and what didn't work," according to Place Beauvau. During this meeting, "it was agreed that an instruction be sent to the prefects to organize without delay an update on the existence of the measures already deployed around cultural establishments, and to reinforce security measures where necessary," explained the Ministry of the Interior. Earlier, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said the authorities had "failed" by not preventing the burglary at the Louvre, which reflects "a very negative image of France. " Criminals were "capable of putting a freight elevator" on the public highway, "making people climb up in a matter of minutes to retrieve priceless jewels and giving a deplorable image of France," the minister listed. The spectacular burglary at the Louvre highlights the security flaws at the world's largest museum Read later An “inestimable heritage value” The Louvre remains closed on Monday for the second day in a row after a burglary by four criminals who made off with eight "French crown jewels," the museum told Agence France-Presse (AFP). The spectacular theft took place on Sunday morning, shortly after the opening, when a commando of four criminals stole 19th - century jewelry of "inestimable heritage value" —in the words of the Ministry of Culture—before fleeing. Among the jewels were the necklace from the sapphire parure of Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense, composed of eight sapphires and 631 diamonds, and the tiara of Empress Eugénie, which contains nearly 2,000 diamonds. Around sixty investigators from the Paris judicial police's anti-banditry brigade and the Central Office for Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property have been mobilized. Hearing of the museum president in the Senate The Court of Auditors explains that equipment has been installed at the Louvre in recent years in the temporary exhibition spaces that house many loans from abroad, to the detriment of the rooms housing the permanent collections. Thus, "60% of the rooms in the Sully wing and 75% in the Richelieu wing are not protected" by video surveillance, it specifies.   D’Angelo, whose cool tunes and one hot music video turned him a legend of neo-soul, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 51.
“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement provided to CNN by RCA, his longtime record company. He died on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said. “We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind,” the statement added. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.” RCA also released a statement saying they were “deeply saddened” by his passing. “He was a peerless visionary who effortlessly blended the classic sounds of soul, funk, gospel, R&B, and jazz with a hip hop sensibility,” the statement read. “D’Angelo’s songwriting, musicianship and unmistakable vocal styling has endured and will continue to inspire generations of artists to come.” Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo was the son of a Pentecostal preacher, according to a profile published in VIBE. Growing up in church, his musical talent was discovered early. At the age of 16, he won the “Showtime at the Apollo” amateur night competition after he performed Johnny Gill’s hit single “Rub You the Right Way,” he recalled in 2014. By the time he was 18, he headed to New York City in hopes of pursuing a professional singing career. Given that his family was so deeply involved in the church, it was not a decision he took lightly. In an interview with GQ published in 2014, he discussed feeling pulled between the sacred and the profane. Music was incredibly powerful to him. “I learned at an early age that what we were doing in the choir was just as important as the preacher. It was a ministry in itself. We could stir the pot, you know?,” D’Angelo said. “The stage is our pulpit, and you can use all of that energy and that music and the lights and the colors and the sound. But you know, you’ve got to be careful.” Singing wasn’t how he initially found his success. In 1994, a single he co-wrote titled “U Will Know” was featured on the soundtrack of the film “Jason’s Lyric” and cracked the top 10 of the R&B charts. The following year, his debut album, “Brown Sugar” debuted and established him as one of the rising stars of neo-soul – a sub genre of R&B that blends soul, jazz, hip-hop and rhythm and blues. “Brown Sugar” would go on to be his first platinum selling album. Five years later, he released “Voodoo,” an album that was almost overshadowed by the video for his single “Untitled (How Does It Feel?).” In it, a seemingly nude and ripped D’Angelo sings sensually while looking directly into the camera lens – a performance that set fans aflame. D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel) (Official Music Video)“We made this video for women,” Paul Hunter, who directed “Untitled” along with D’Angelo’s then-manager, Dominique Trenier, told Spin magazine in 2008. “The idea was, it would feel like he was one-on-one with whoever the woman was.” The sexy video shot him into superstardom but also contributed to him leaving the music industry for an extended amount of time. The singer later said he was uncomfortable being a sex symbol. “‘Untitled’ wasn’t supposed to be his mission statement for Voodoo,” Trenier told Spin. “I’m glad the video did what it did, but he and I were both disappointed because, to this day, in the general populace’s memory, he’s the naked dude.” Both the album and that song won Grammy Awards. D’Angelo would not release another album until 2014’s “Black Messiah,” which he recorded with the band The Vanguard. A deeply private man, he was also a father and shared a now-adult son with fellow singer/songwriter, Angie Stone. Stone died in March 2025 after a traffic accident following a performance in Mobile, Alabama. In May, D’Angelo canceled a planned performance on Philadelphia, where he was set to headline the 2025 Roots Picnic, citing “an unforeseen medical delay” stemming from surgery he had earlier in the year. He said he was “advised by my team of specialists that the performance…could further complicate matters.” “It is nearly impossible to express how disappointed (I am) not to be able to play with my Brothers ‘The Roots,’” D’Angelo wrote in a statement at the time. “And even more disappointed to not see all of you.”  Art Basel Paris
October 21 — 26, 2025 Booth B24 Wade Guyton, Untitled, 2024; Gabriel Orozco, 6 de Abril 2025, Tokio, 2025; Leidy Churchman, Inner Paradise, 2024 (detail); Jean-Luc Moulène, Grande Colonne Déviée, 2019; Nick Mauss, Woven, 2025; Mimosa Echard, Mood 2, 2025. Photos: Jiayun Deng; GLR Estudio. © Mimosa Echard; Jean-Luc Moulène/ADAGP, Paris (2025). With a selection of works by Leidy Churchman David Douard Mimosa Echard Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster Wade Guyton Mona Hatoum Thomas Hirschhorn Jutta Koether Udomsak Krisanamis Liza Lacroix Nick Mauss Jean-Luc Moulène Gabriel Orozco Seth Price Clément Rodzielski Wolfgang Tillmans Rirkrit Tiravanija Haegue Yang Heimo Zobernig Preview now AT THE GALLERY Gabriel Orozco Partituras 10 rue CharloT Rirkrit Tiravanija IN ALIENS WE TRUST 10 rue Charlot, 2nd floor Viewing room: Allora & Calzadilla · Roberto Cuoghi · David Douard · Wade Guyton · Mona Hatoum · Pierre Huyghe · Seth Price · Wolfgang Tillmans 5 rue de Saintonge Preview days: Monday, October 20, and Tuesday, October 21 from 11am to 8pm. TO VISIT IN EUROPE Allora & Calzadilla Oscar Tuazon ECHO DELAY REVERB Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France October 22, 2025 — February 15, 2026 Allora & Calzadilla Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster Rirkrit Tiravanija La Pista 500 Pinacoteca Agnelli, Turin, Italy Ongoing Abraham Cruzvillegas Thinking Like a Mountain – The Orobie Biennial Fondazione Dalmine, Bergamo, Italy Until January 18, 2026 Roberto Cuoghi Premio Pino Pascali 2025 XXVII Edizione Fondazione Pino Pascali, Polignano a Mare, Italy October 18, 2025 — May 3, 2026 Mimosa Echard Thomas Hirschhorn Anri Sala Copyists Centre Pompidou-Metz, France Until February 2, 2026 Mimosa Echard Haegue Yang To Open Eyes Centre Pompidou Málaga, Spain Until January 31, 2027 Mona Hatoum Encounters: Giacometti Barbican Centre, London, UK Until January 11, 2026 Behind the Seen Museo Nivola, Orani, Sardinia Until March 2, 2026 Pierre Huyghe Wolfgang Tillmans Dance with Daemons LUMA Arles, France Until November 2, 2025 Nick Mauss Anri Sala Shifting the Silence. Die Stille verschieben Lenbachhaus, Munich, Germany From October 14, 2025 Willem de Rooij Valkenburg Centraal Museum, Utrecht, The Netherlands Until January 25, 2026 Wolfgang Tillmans Ausstellung in Remscheid Haus Cleff, Remscheid, Germany Until January 4, 2026 Andy Warhol Warhol, Pollock, and Other American Spaces Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain Until January 25, 2026 Haegue Yang Leap Year Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zurich, Switzerland Until January 18, 2026 POLO XPERIENCE BY MONTE CARLO POLO TEAM AND BIG ART FESTIVAL BRING SPORTING ELEGANCE AND WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT TO DUBAI  The worlds of polo and luxury entertainment unite this November for The Legacy Cup, a premier event presented by Polo Xperience by Monte Carlo Polo Team and the Berin Iglesias Art. With a thrilling polo match and a spectacular Big Art Festival, this unique collaboration will showcase Dubai as the global capital of exclusivity, culture, and refinement.   MONTE-CARLO POLO TEAM: AMBASSADORS OF SPORTING EXCELLENCE Founded in 2012 by Captain Rommy Gianni, the Monte-Carlo Polo Team proudly represent Monaco on the global polo stage. With a reputation built on elegance, athletic excellence, and cosmopolitan spirit, the team competes in the most prestigious international tournaments and charity events. Over the years, the Monte-Carlo Polo Team has claimed numerous prestigious trophies, including three consecutive victories at the renowned Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz — a feat that had never been achieved before. POLO XPERIENCE At The Legacy Cup, the Monte-Carlo Polo Team will face the Mahra Polo Team at Al Habtoor Polo Club. The match kicks off at 3:30 pm, preceded by an exclusive welcome program. Guests will enjoy an aperitivo and DJ set at 5:30 pm, followed by the polo prize-giving ceremony at 8:00 pm. Participating teams include the Monte-Carlo Polo Team (Captain Rommy Gianni), the Habtoor Polo Team (Captain Mohammed Al Habtoor), and the Mahra Polo Team (Captain Rashed Al Habtoor). Polo Xperience is more than a tournament; it is a movement designed to redefine polo on the international stage. With a vision of creating an exclusive International Polo Circuit, Polo Xperience by Monte Carlo Polo Team brings sophistication, glamour, and excitement to every event it organizes. Through The Legacy Cup, Polo Xperience confirms its role as a bridge between heritage and innovation, elevating the sport while offering a cultural and social platform for global elites.  BIG ART FESTIVAL: LUXURY ENTERTAINMENT The sporting day seamlessly transitions into a glamorous evening with the Big Art Festival, an original concept by Berin Iglesias Art. Held at the newly opened Billionaire Dubai at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, the gala will feature refined cuisine, immersive performances, and a headline show by Zivert, one of the most popular pop stars. Known for her chart-topping hit Life, Zivert will captivate guests with a high-energyperformance combining music, dance, and visual artistry. THE LOCATION: BILLIONAIRE DUBAI Since its creation in 1998 by Italian entrepreneur Flavio Briatore, Billionaire has become synonymous with exclusivity and refined nightlife. Now a global brand, Billionaire offers “The Ultimate Dinner Show,” combining gastronomy, world-class entertainment, and vibrant after-dinner experiences. The newly opened Dubai venue promises to surprise guests with its bold concept and impeccable atmosphere. Designed to exceed expectations, it delivers an unforgettable blend of luxury, creativity, and spectacle. BERIN IGLESIAS ART: GLOBAL LEADERS IN LUXURY EVENTS Behind the Big Art Festival stands Berin Iglesias Art, one of the world’s foremost event organizers, with over 250 high-profile gatherings annually across Monaco, Courchevel, London, Dubai, and beyond. From grand gala dinners and large-scale concerts to intimate charity events, Berin Iglesias Art collaborates with the biggest stars in music and culture, including Robbie Williams, Sting, Enrique and Julio Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli, Gregory Porter, Rita Ora, Maluma, Jamiroquai, Will Smith, Jason Derulo and others. The Big Art Festival has become a hallmark of theirvision—an unmatched celebration blending luxury, exclusivity, and top-tier performances. OFFICIAL PARTNER: CAROLI GROUP The Legacy Cup proudly welcomes the CAROLI Group as its main partner. A cornerstone of Monaco’s real estate sector since the late 1970s, the group was founded by engineer Antonio Caroli and has become synonymous with innovation, quality, and excellence. Through its subsidiaries Caroli Immo and Caroli Bat, the company has shaped Monaco’s urban landscape with landmark projects ranging from luxury residences and hotels to public works and commercial spaces. In parallel, Caroli Com Group, created in 1988, has established itself as a leader in global communication, mastering Monaco’s unique economic, cultural, and political environment. Known for organizing major events, the group brings together a synergy of specialized entities — Caroli Régie (advertising management), Caroli Expo (exhibition installation and furniture rental), Caroli Sécurité Privée (event and general security), Caroli Print (digital printing), Caroli Prod, and Caroli Média. With decades of experience and unrivaled expertise, Caroli Com Group guarantees tailored, efficient, and high-impact communication solutions. “My first visit to Dubai was in 1996, when I was graciously invited by the Al Habtoor family to join them for a polo event. Little did I know then that it would mark the beginning of a long-lasting friendship and a shared passion that continues to this day. I am truly looking forward to reuniting with the Al Habtoor brothers and our partner Big Art Festival, playing at their club, and hosting a special event where we can come together to celebrate our love for polo alongside family, friends, and esteemed guests” - Rommy Gianni, president of Monte-Carlo Polo Federation and captain of the Monte-Carlo Polo Team  “We are truly excited about this collaboration between The Legacy Cup by Polo Xperience and the BIG Art Festival here in Dubai. It marks not only a significant partnership but also the beginning of a new chapter at this remarkable new Billionaire venue, created for a world-class audience. This event promises to be outstanding, unforgettable, and a milestone in bringing together sport, art, and luxury lifestyle on an unprecedented scale” - Maxim Berin, president of Berin Iglesias Art and founder of the Big Art Festival EVENT DETAILS ● Date: November 21, 2025 ● Location: Al Habtoor Polo Club & Billionaire Dubai, Mandarin Oriental Downtown ● 3:00 pm: Guest arrivals ● 3:30 pm: Polo Match – Monte-Carlo Polo Team vs Mahra Polo Team ● 5:30 pm: Aperitivo & DJ Set ● 8:00 pm: Official Polo Xperience Gala Dinner with Zivert performance, hosted by Big Art Festival Read also Snow polo world cup St. Moritz  A Night Where Art, Cinema & Compassion Converge Shalini Passi’s MASH Ball 2025 Spotlights Art, Design & Children’s Empowerment with UNICEF India The second edition of the MASH Ball, held at The St. Regis, Mumbai, was a glamorous confluence of creativity and compassion. Hosted by philanthropist, art patron, and MASH founder Shalini Passi, the event gathered leading voices in art, fashion, and philanthropy to support UNICEF India and the rights of vulnerable children across the country.
Curated around the theme “Fashion in Films,” the evening featured a dynamic blend of artworks, installations, and donated pieces, each reflecting empathy and bold artistic expression Shalini Passi’s Elegance Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Mohit Rai, host Shalini Passi embodied an artistic metamorphosis that reflected the very spirit of the MASH Ball. Her sartorial journey drew inspiration from the inner dualities we all carry — beginning the evening as the White Swan in a feathered, ethereal creation by Atelier Zuhra, symbolising purity, grace, and control. As the night progressed, she transformed into the Black Swan in a dramatic, sculpted ensemble by Amit GT, channeling uninhibited freedom, sensuality, and power. This shift -- from light to dark, restraint to liberation — mirrored the Ball’s deeper message: that creativity and transformation often emerge from embracing one’s whole self, both the seen and the shadowed. Bhagyashree, the timeless Bollywood icon, graced the MASH Ball 2025 in an elegant saree that beautifully blended tradition with grace. Shalini Passi emphasized the importance of art-based therapy & early childhood development, underscoring its impact as a vital tool in UNICEF’s efforts to support and nurture children. Designer Gauri Khan, wife of Shah Rukh Khan, and fashion icon Her attendance reinforced the event’s growing cultural significance, where art, fashion, and philanthropy came together to champion children’s rights through UNICEF India. Seema impressed in a chic, tailored ensemble blending modern elegance with subtle traditional touches, perfectly complementing the evening’s artistic spirit interior. From timeless sarees to bold couture, the red carpet was a showcase of elegance and individuality. The MASH Ball 2025 welcomed a dazzling lineup of celebrity guests, including Gauri Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Bhagyashree, Elnaaz Norouzi, Karanveer Mehra, Mahira Sharma, Taha Shah, and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. Their presence added glamour, gravitas, and star power to the evening, reinforcing the event’s cultural significance and its mission to unite art, fashion, and philanthropy in support of UNICEF India. The Mash Ball 2025 presented a compelling selection of works by celebrated and emerging artists. The MASH Ball 2025 presented a compelling selection of works by celebrated and emerging artists. Highlights included F. N. Souza’s Untitled (1964), Michelle Poonawalla’s AquaVitae and, and Raghava K.K.’s La liberté de Guernica. Sculptural works by Ashiesh Shah, Narayan Biswas, and Ann Carrington added depth, while a video installation by Ryan Koopmans & Alice Wexell explored architectural decay. Rocco Ritchie’s Self Portrait Before supported UNICEF outreach, and contributions from Vibha Galhotra added ecological nuance. Key partners Dhoomimal Art Gallery and Volte Gallery helped bring the curatorial vision to life. The event was further elevated by The Bar Collective, who brought the epitome of luxury to the evening, helping guests craft unforgettable moments. Their expertise in creating bespoke experiences transformed the gathering into a true celebration. Interflora also added a touch of elegance with their exquisite floral arrangements, perfectly complementing the art and glamour on display. The second edition of the MASH Ball unfolded as a spectacular evening celebrating the theme “Fashion in Films,” bringing together industrialists, artists, designers, philanthropists, and visionaries for a cause. Held in support of UNICEF India, the event blended art, glamour, and purpose—spotlighting the power of creativity to inspire change. The evening showcased a curated art experience and a dialogue between fashion and film—exploring how visual storytelling shapes memory, identity, and collective imagination. It was an extraordinary gathering of thought leaders and creatives who share a commitment to making a difference. By engaging leading public figures, MASH and UNICEF continue to strengthen advocacy for education, nutrition, clean water, and protection for every child. As art becomes a medium for transformation, the MASH Ball stands not just as an evening of elegance but as a movement that builds a better future. media inquiries or partnership opportunities: [email protected] www.mashindia.com +91 9870224182 / +91 951221664 |
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