Events to take place in the UAE

From large-scale indoor and outdoor sculptures to paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, videos and installations, "Portrait of a Nation" captures the ever-changing face of the visual arts in the country.

Abu Dhabi showcases traditional and modern charms with events centred around art and culture
Grygoriy Sokirinskiy Exhibition
Until May 10
N2N Gallery in Nation Towers
One of the great masters of the Soviet Academic Art, Grygoriy Sokirinskiy (1900-1974) will have his art on display at the N2N Gallery. Early in his career, Sokirinskiy profiled himself as a landscape painter, known for skilfully using watercolour. His depiction of Ukrainian landscapes in paintings has a surreal effect, thanks to the luminous nature of the water paint.
Timings: 10am - 10pm. More details on http://n2n-gallery.com
Portrait of a Nation
Until May 10
The Gallery, Emirates Palace
Celebrating 20 years of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the visual arts exhibition features artworks by artists in different thematic areas in the exhibition on the topics of Nation and Unity, Geography and Nature, Architecture and Urbanism, Portraiture and Identity, Religion and Spirituality, Language and Calligraphy, and Tradition and Heritage.
From large-scale indoor and outdoor sculptures to paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, videos and installations, "Portrait of a Nation" captures the ever-changing face of the visual arts in the country.
Timings: 12pm - 8pm (Sunday - Thursday); 10am - 10pm (Friday - Saturday). More details on www.abudhabifestival.ae/en
Abu Dhabi Classics 2016 series
May 9, 10 and 16 Emirate-wide
The new season of Abu Dhabi Classics brings a series of classical concerts and performances by some of the world's leading musicians and orchestras in Western and Eastern classical music. All the programmes in May start at 8pm.
China Philharmonic Orchestra with Long Yu: The Song of the Earth
May 9 at Emirates Palace
The pride of the Chinese classical music scene, the China Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), will be performing in the capital under the baton of star conductor Long Yu. The CPO has managed to bring its distinctive sound to a worldwide audience, shedding light on popular classical compositions and discovering new masterpieces. Programme: Qigang Chen, Reflet d'un temps disparu for violoncello and orchestra; Jian Wang on Cello; Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde; and Warren Mok, tenor.
China Philharmonic Orchestra with Long Yu: Tchaikovsky 5
May 10 at UAE University Great Hall, Al Ain
Qigang Chen, Reflet d'un temps disparu for violoncello and orchestra; Jian Wang on Cello; and Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, Symphony Nr 5 in E minor.
Matthias Goerne: Winter Journey
May 16 at Manarat Al Saadiyat
To perform a central piece of the romantic repertoire, TCA Abu Dhabi Classics invites Star Baritone Matthias Goerne to the capital for a one night only concert. The German singer attained international fame by performing the Lied repertoire Schubert brought to perfection and is considered among the prominent performers to take his public on the nearly two-century-old journey of poetry and music.
Emirates Photography Competition - Workshops
May 26 to 28
Various locations
The exhibition for the 9th International Emirates Photography Competition will showcase all winning entries and unique works from its recent edition at Manarat Al Saadiyat. It will also host a series of photography workshops for adults and teens to give an insight into the techniques and themes covered in the Emirates Photography Competition. Schedule
May 26 at 5.30pm in National Theatre, Abu Dhabi
May 27 at 4pm in Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
May 28 at 10am in Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain 
Souk Al Qattara Festival
Until May 30
Souk Al Qattara, Al Ain
The Souk will also host seminars on UAE heritage and archaeological sites in Al Ain, painted art works and photography exhibitions, as well as a number of activities for children and families. Abu Dhabi's heritage will be on display with crafts, Al Ayala performances, authentic building techniques, rope making, delicious cuisine, and folk games.
Timings: From 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm on weekdays; 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Multaqa Zayed National Museum programmes
Until June 1
Saadiyat Cultural District
With the museum dedicated to the development of the country through the life and achievements of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, the Multaqa Zayed National Museum will be a forum for people to participate in an engaging series of talks, which will explore the main themes of the museum.

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