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11/06/2026

IN THE NEWS | CANVAS MAGAZINE

Drawing inspiration from her rural Egyptian upbringing, Shalabia Ibrahim creates poetic compositions populated with animals, symbols, and motifs rooted in village life and the rich folklore of the Nile. Working primarily in watercolor and pastel, the female figure remains at the heart of her artistic universe, embodying the earth, fertility, resilience, and an enduring connection to the land.

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Artbooth Gallery is pleased to announce Fields of Memory, a solo exhibition by the pioneering...

08/06/2026

PANEL DISCUSSION

An insightful dialogue with H.E. Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE, digital artist Amrita Sethi, and Artbooth Gallery’s founder, Roger Khoury.

A special thank you to H.E. Arthur Mattli for his thoughtful introduction of Artbooth, as well as his generous hosting and continued support of the UAE’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

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04/06/2026

David Najib Kasir’s work examines the role of Western media in shaping cultural narratives, while casting a compassionate and critical lens on the systemic destruction of families across the Middle East. As an American artist born to a Syrian mother and Iraqi father, Kasir’s practice serves as an intimate reclamation of heritage, memory, and identity against a backdrop of geopolitical erasure.

Featured artwork:
Najib Kasir | Average Number of Broken Hearts in Occupied Diameter | 2022 | Oil & Acrylic on Panel | 119 X 145 cm

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02/06/2026

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 | 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗹

Artbooth Gallery is pleased to announce Beautiful Relationship, a solo exhibition by Lee Young A.

Born in 1967, Lee Young A is known for her evocative compositions that explore memory, connection, and the passage of time. Through layered textures and harmonious color fields, her works capture the emotional traces of human experience. Her celebrated Seonyeon series has earned critical recognition, including the Grand Prize at the 26th Unification Culture Festival Art Exhibition in 2022, highlighting her distinctive contribution to contemporary Korean abstraction.

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25/05/2026

ON VIEW | SHALABIA IBRAHIM

Rooted in folk and popular art traditions, Shalabia Ibrahim’s visual language unfolds through stylized figures and simplified forms, creating compositions that feel both deeply symbolic and universally resonant.

“Shalabia’s work allows the ordinary to exist within a shared visual memory,” says curator Randa Sadaka. “Everyday gestures and familiar faces are elevated, becoming archetypes of continuity and renewal.”

Discover the exhibition now on view at Artbooth Gallery.

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19/05/2026

Now Open | Fields of Memory by Shalabia Ibrahim

The female figure lies at the heart of Ibrahim’s visual language, embodying earth, fertility, memory, and an enduring connection to the land 🕊️

Drawing from her rural Egyptian upbringing, Ibrahim’s poetic compositions evoke Nile folklore, village life, and deeply rooted cultural symbols. Her expressive, self-taught style transforms simple lines into narratives that feel both timeless and intimately familiar.

Visit us to experience this powerful body of work in person.

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14/05/2026

Future Fair New York | David Najib Kasir

Visit us at Booth F13 during Future Fair New York for Beauty and Ruin, a poignant solo exhibition by David Najib Kasir.

Kasir’s signature aesthetic draws on Zellige, the traditional Arab geometric mosaic tradition, alongside intricate floral motifs that veil his figures and environments. Through this striking visual language, the artist creates a powerful dialogue between beauty and devastation, honoring the richness of Middle Eastern cultural heritage while reflecting on the fragility and collapse shaped by conflict and displacement.

Featured artworks:

Najib Kasir | Area of Quadrilateral in Rising Spring | 2022 | Oil & Acrylic on Panel | 56 X 61 cm

Najib Kasir | Linear Equations of Children Divided by the Commutative Property of God | 2023 | Oil & Acrylic on Panel | 112 X 144 cm

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12/05/2026

NOW OPEN | Fields of Memory

Shalabia Ibrahim’s work exists at a unique cultural crossroads, born in Monufia, Egypt in 1944 and later based in Syria, her artistic practice is deeply shaped by the visual traditions of the Levant and the rural spirit of the Nile.

This exhibition celebrates Ibrahim’s remarkable command of color as a visual language. Her rich, saturated palettes do more than occupy space; they construct emotion, rhythm, and memory, creating an immediate emotional connection with the viewer. Rooted in folk and popular art traditions, her stylized figures and simplified forms give rise to compositions that feel both universally familiar and deeply symbolic.

For information: [email protected]

Featured artworks

Shalabia Ibrahim | Untitled | 2025 | Acrylic on Canvas 150.5 X 50.5 cm

Shalabia Ibrahim | Untitled | 2025 | Acrylic on Canvas 150.5 X 50.5 cm

05/05/2026

Artbooth is pleased to present Fields of Memory, a solo exhibition by Shalabia Ibrahim, curated by Randa Sadaka, opening in Abu Dhabi on May 14.

The exhibition foregrounds Ibrahim’s mastery of color as a visual language. Her richly layered, saturated palettes do more than occupy space, they shape the composition and evoke an immediate emotional resonance, serving as an anchor for the viewer’s experience. The female figure remains central to her work, symbolizing the earth, fertility, and a profound, enduring connection to the land.

Featured artwork:
Shalabia Ibrahim | Untitled | 2004 | Watercolour on Cartoon | 21 x 15 cm

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01/05/2026

When art meets music and meaningful conversation✨

We were delighted to welcome you to a special evening at the gallery, in collaboration with Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and Almed Retail, an intimate gathering celebrating art, music, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening truly memorable.