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Calling All Artists! CROSSROADS Maldives Offers Chance to Showcase Your Work at ‘THE GALLERY’
The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives, the first and largest multi-island integrated destination of retail and hotels in the country, has announced a golden opportunity for artists to showcase their work at its…
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Adhadhu Announces ‘Minivan Fihi’ Art Competition to Celebrate Independence Day
Local news media Adhadhu, in collaboration with Maldivian Artist Community (MAC), has announced an art competition by the name of ‘Minivan Fihi’. The competition is being held to celebrate the occasion of…
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Visit Maldives Launches Art Competition, “Thasveeru: Maldives Through Art”
Visit Maldives has initiated an international art competition titled “Thasveeru: Maldives Through Art” for the very first time yesterday. The competition invites both local and international participants to artistically interpret the Maldives…
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Artists and Brand Owners Engage in Clubhouse Panel Discussion on Art Copyrighting in the Maldives
Image via Funoas On Wednesday evening, a panel discussion was held on the drop-in chat application Clubhouse, whereby panelists probed the issue of artistic rights and copyrighting the Maldives. The discussion, hosted…
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Dhivehi Artists’ Showcase Held as Part of SAAG’s “In Grief, In Solidarity” Event
Often overlooked entirely when considering the geography of South Asia, the Maldives is generally underserved by communities that highlight South Asian work. Last night, however, a Dhivehi artists’ showcase was presented as…
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Local Artist Afu Shaafiu Presents His Memory Paintings at UK Exhibition ‘Of Echoes and Fragments’
Maldivian artist Afu Shaafiu is currently exhibiting at UK-based ‘Of Echoes and Fragments’, a group art exhibition being held at the Pound Arts Centre, Corsham. The exhibition is ongoing from 17th May…
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Legendary Pioneer, Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik Passes Away Aged 93
Legendary artist, scuba diver, and innovator, Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik (Dhombe) has passed away on Thursday, aged 93. Known by many as the Father of Art in the Maldives, Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik, who…
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Announcing Open Call for the Annual Fine Art Maldives Exhibition
Fine Art Maldives invites interested artists to submit applications for the first Fine Art Maldives group exhibition. This is an open call for Maldivian artists of all ages, gender and media to…
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“Lionfish and the Plastic Bag” by Eagan Badeeu opens for viewing
“Lionfish and the Plastic bag” by Eagan Badeeu opened today at the National Art Gallery. The second solo exhibition by the artist, he uses this exhibition to explore and shed light upon…
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Mbongeni Buthelezi, the pioneer of recycled plastic painting imparts inspiration as he concludes the 3rd Fine Art Talk
The recycled plastic painter from South Africa, Mbongeni Bethulezi spoke to local artists during the 3rd Fine Art Talk held last friday. In this talk, he spoke candidly of his career and…
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Mbongeni Buthelezi, the South African artist who paints with recycled plastic is set to give the 3rd Fine Art Talk
South African artist Mbongeni Buthelezi is set to talk at the 3rd Fine Art Talk this friday, 29th of November at Coco Bodu Hithi. Known globally for his stunning artworks and his…
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A creative spin on plastic with South African artist Mbongeni Buthelezi
South African artist Mbongeni Buthelezi is due to finish his month long residency at Coco Bodu Hithi this week. The artist uses a unique medium of creation; plastic, and is known to…
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Solo exhibition by Hybridshark, titled “We Live Here” open for viewing
The first exhibition of the new gallery in town is aptly named, “We Live Here”. Curated by Ahmar of the Art Gallery of Male’, the exhibition is by a local artist Nabeel…
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IMPERMANENCE; a solo exhibition of oil paintings by local artist Ahmed Amir opens for viewing
A solo exhibition titled “Impermanence” by talented local artist Ahmed Amir opened today at the National Art Gallery. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by the mother of the artist. Also in attendance…
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SOULSCAPES, the 1st photo exhibition by GMB Akash in the Maldives, is a major success
SOULSCAPES by the eminent photojournalist and humanitarian GMB Akash concluded last night. The exhibition that went on for 3 days proved to be a huge success with droves of people attending. Many…
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