Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:04:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195756/features/arts/fans-celebrate-freddie-mercurys-80th-birthday A fan poses next to the iconic Freddie Mercury statue overlooking Lake Geneva. — AFP A fan poses next to the iconic Freddie Mercury statue overlooking Lake Geneva. — AFP Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:24:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195683/features/arts/omani-artists-join-global-art-symposium-in-germany Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:44:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195628/features/arts/japans-kaleidoscopic-troubled-polka-dot-queen Kusama's kaleidoscopic mirror rooms are a global hit. — AFP Kusama's kaleidoscopic mirror rooms are a global hit. — AFP Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:26:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195316/features/arts/filipino-fiesta-brings-culture-music-and-community-to-muscat Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:57:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195164/features/arts/monet-and-the-magic-of-etretat Eugène Le Poittevin’s lively summer scene beneath the Normandy cliffs — from the Städel’s “Monet’s Coast” exhibition Eugène Le Poittevin’s lively summer scene beneath the Normandy cliffs — from the Städel’s “Monet’s Coast” exhibition liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:48:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194987/features/arts/khiyal-where-leather-carries-the-memory-of-oman Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:50:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194925/features/arts/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-in-japan-perhaps-for-the-last-time Vermeer’s celebrated masterpiece, known as the “Mona Lisa of the North,” makes a rare journey to Japan. Vermeer’s celebrated masterpiece, known as the “Mona Lisa of the North,” makes a rare journey to Japan. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:18:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194617/features/arts/traditional-connection-of-iranian-carpets-with-oman-explored observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:42:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194616/features/arts/artists-reclaim-walls-from-gangs-in-el-salvador Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:37:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194407/features/arts/sharifa-al-malki-when-art-becomes-a-way-of-giving Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:55:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193612/features/arts/museum-level-impressionist-works-to-be-auctioned-in-paris Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, or Sisley, to be displayed for masses Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, or Sisley, to be displayed for masses Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:18:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193543/features/arts/the-iron-poetry-of-jameel-al-balushi Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:02:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193305/features/arts/the-omani-artist-behind-viral-perfume-bottle-art Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:27:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193229/features/arts/war-as-an-open-memory-on-the-canvas After the studio he rented was destroyed, Artist Sohail Salem salvaged what remained of his work before beginning again with little more than pen and ink while living in displacement. After the studio he rented was destroyed, Artist Sohail Salem salvaged what remained of his work before beginning again with little more than pen and ink while living in displacement. saudalansari07@gmail.com (Saud Al Ansari) Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:17:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192907/features/arts/summer-exhibition-explores-chaos-and-conversation Where I Belong by Mohammed al Attar Where I Belong by Mohammed al Attar Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192637/features/arts/summer-in-strokes-the-season-in-every-shade Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:59:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192561/features/arts/the-girl-who-used-to-paint-the-clouds Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:27:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192320/features/arts/a-football-anthem-from-nadeem Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192319/features/arts/from-rubble-to-music-gazas-oud-repairman Palestinian craftsman Suhail Abu Shawish bends carefully over a battered oud, tuning its strings after days of painstaking repair.— AFP Palestinian craftsman Suhail Abu Shawish bends carefully over a battered oud, tuning its strings after days of painstaking repair.— AFP Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:51:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192244/features/arts/ornamentation-an-art-fuelled-by-passion-and-patience Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192188/features/arts/walls-that-speak-the-art-of-saba-merati Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:56:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191967/features/arts/the-artist-who-revived-the-inner-child Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:07:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191761/features/arts/tajalli-al-noor-when-art-became-a-journey-into-light Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:59:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191758/features/arts/ancient-greek-theatre-revives-legendary-callas-opera-medea Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:42:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191583/features/arts/threads-of-memory-the-art-and-vision-of-fatema-al-makhmariya Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:37:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191430/features/arts/traditional-omani-architecture-reflects-the-values-of-society Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191297/features/arts/canvas-conversations-family-and-community-in-visual-dialogue Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:14:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191225/features/arts/british-art-has-lost-a-giant-david-hockney-dies-at-88 David Hockney poses with Taschen's "A Bigger Book" prior to the opening of the book fair in Frankfurt, Germany. -Reuters David Hockney poses with Taschen's "A Bigger Book" prior to the opening of the book fair in Frankfurt, Germany. -Reuters Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:12:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191160/features/arts/in-the-presence-of-absence-echoes-of-what-remains Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:05:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191081/features/arts/young-craftsman-revives-omani-cane-making Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:41:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190960/features/arts/art-in-clothes-the-bahaa-oman-visual-arts-show Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190890/features/arts/lennon-drawings-go-on-display-in-liverpool The original set included 240 drawings, each linked to words and phrases from the song. — dpa The original set included 240 drawings, each linked to words and phrases from the song. — dpa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:40:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190776/features/arts/hydration-on-the-plate-traditional-omani-foods-that-beat-the-heat 3407070 3407070 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:55:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190631/features/arts/backrooms-based-on-youtube-horror-series-breaks-box-office-records Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190630/features/arts/french-museum-reports-theft-of-arty-banana Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:43:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190365/features/arts/meet-the-omani-artist-behind-ahmed-al-harthys-award-winning-helmet Sat, 30 May 2026 15:28:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190213/features/arts/an-omani-artisan-weaving-tradition-into-modern-design Anwar al Shibli demonstrating weaving techniques to trainees in a hands-on workshop setting. Anwar al Shibli demonstrating weaving techniques to trainees in a hands-on workshop setting. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:58:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190087/features/arts/winston-churchills-playful-paintings-go-on-show-in-london Sat, 23 May 2026 17:34:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190086/features/arts/matthew-perry-memorabilia-to-be-auctioned-for-charity Sat, 23 May 2026 17:31:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189946/features/arts/jackson-pollock-work-sells-for-181m Wed, 20 May 2026 12:34:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189894/features/arts/omani-artists-body-as-a-witness-performance-captures-art-dubai Tue, 19 May 2026 14:02:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189774/features/arts/a-visual-art-form-boosts-creative-industries-in-oman Sun, 17 May 2026 14:45:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189386/features/arts/meet-anoushka-narayanan-one-of-omans-rising-creative-voices Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189321/features/arts/german-artist-georg-baselitz-dies-aged-88 A woman walks past the paintings 'Portrait of Elke I, 1969' and 'Da Portrait (Franz Dahlem), 1969' (R) of German artist Georg Baselitz during a media preview of the exhibition 'Baselitz'. — Reuters A woman walks past the paintings 'Portrait of Elke I, 1969' and 'Da Portrait (Franz Dahlem), 1969' (R) of German artist Georg Baselitz during a media preview of the exhibition 'Baselitz'. — Reuters Sat, 09 May 2026 15:25:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188829/features/arts/gardens-of-color-brings-art-back-to-nature Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:56:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188774/features/arts/from-adele-to-raye-the-uk-school-nurturing-future-stars The school, which Adele describes as 'absolute heaven', prides itself on being free— AFP The school, which Adele describes as 'absolute heaven', prides itself on being free— AFP Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:38:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188647/features/arts/rozan-where-art-meets-identity-and-sustainability Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:08:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188514/features/arts/artisans-craft-the-royal-opera-houses-new-curtains The royal cypher of Britain's King Charles is pictured on one of two parts of the new London Royal Opera House stage curtains at the Gerriets workshop in Volgelsheim. — Reuters The royal cypher of Britain's King Charles is pictured on one of two parts of the new London Royal Opera House stage curtains at the Gerriets workshop in Volgelsheim. — Reuters Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:58:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188423/features/arts/art-and-place-festival-redefines-environmental-art-in-oman Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188088/features/arts/paris-engineer-wins-picasso-painting TV producer Peri Cochin talks via video call with the winner of the Picasso painting for 100 euros. — Reuters TV producer Peri Cochin talks via video call with the winner of the Picasso painting for 100 euros. — Reuters Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0400