NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its third edition of Ramadaniyyat from March 15-21. The week-long program will feature a diverse series of public events for Ramadan hosted jointly by NYUAD’s three public-facing institutions: The Arts Center, the NYUAD Art Gallery, and The Institute. The Arts Center at NYUAD will kick off the program with The Boom Diwaniya on March 15, 16, and 17. The informal evening gatherings, curated by NYUAD faculty member, applied ethnomusicologist, and guitarist Ghazi Al-Mulaifi of Boom.Diwan, will introduce the Kuwaiti diwaniya, where members from traditional groups including The Hamad Bin Hussein Ensemble and The Mayouf Mejally Ensemble will perform and share the traditional sea arts (bahri music). Each evening will feature guest artists including celebrated violinist Layth Sidiq and multi-instrumentalist Mbarak Ali Haji.
Artist Moza Almatrooshi The NYUAD Art Gallery’s current show, In Real Time, will continue to welcome the public throughout the Holy month as it grows and changes. Artist Moza Almatrooshi will create performances on March 16 and 17. This is part of her ongoing series that documents the movements of bakers and confectioners during their work. On March 17, a family workshop inspired by Haleh Redjaian’s work will have families create their own artwork using threads and geometric shapes, after which iftar will be served. Ramadaniyyat will conclude with Ramadan Nights: The Spirit of Motherhood. Organized by The Institute, the program will feature a Ramadan dialogue with Nooria Al-Obaidli on the blessings of motherhood, performances by Sherine Tahami, readings by Fatima Al-Mazrouei, and Mahawat performances by NYUAD students.
Ramadan Nights: The Spirit of Motherhood
March 21, 9:30-11:30pm, John Sexton Square| Free
Join us on March 21 for a celebration of Mother’s Day and the holy month of Ramadan through the art of mahawat (lullabies). The event features a Ramadan dialogue with Nooria Al-Obaidli on the blessings of motherhood, performances by Sherine Tahami, readings by Fatima Al-Mazrouei.
The Boom Diwaniya March 15-17, 9:30pm-12am, The Black Box at The Arts Center at NYUAD | Free (prior booking is required) The Boom Diwaniya is a musical salon and nexus point for reconnecting musical dialogues of the Western Indian Ocean and beyond. Curated by NYUAD faculty member, applied ethnomusicologist and guitarist Dr. Ghazi Al-Mulaif of Boom.Diwan, informal evening gatherings will introduce the Kuwaiti diwaniya, where members from traditional groups including The Hamad Bin Hussein Ensemble and The Mayouf Mejally Ensemble will perform and share the traditional sea arts (bahri music). Each evening will feature guest artists including celebrated violinist Layth Sidiq and multi-instrumentalist Mbarak Ali Haji. Presented in partnership with the NYUAD Music Program. The NYUAD Art Gallery
In Real Time The NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery marks ten years since its founding with the opening of its spring exhibition, In Real Time. Running until June 9, the exhibition will continue to grow and change over the coming months, “in real time.” A number of artists have already installed artworks, and others will make work in the future. As of today, artists assembled by Chief Curator Maya Allison include Moza Almatrooshi, Rana Begum, Chafa Ghaddar, Gözde İlkin, Sol LeWitt, Cristiana de Marchi, and Haleh Redjaian, as well as the artist trio Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian with Julie Becton Gillum and Kiori Kawai. As new artists or performers are added, the list will grow, and the Art Gallery’s Instagram account will announce artists and artwork developments in real time. Exhibition dates: On view until June 9, Tuesday through Sunday, 12-8 pm. Closed on Mondays. Admission: Free
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