Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival

Discover Civilizations, the Main Exhibition of the Res Al Khaimah Art 2026 Festival, curated by Alfio Tommasini. Featuring local and international artists, it explores the dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation.

Overview

Ras Al Khaimah Art invites you to explore the grand narrative of Civilizations - both as relics of our shared past and as living frameworks shaping our present and future. Civilizations evolve through the intertwining of human decisions, innovations, and exchanges over millennia, giving rise to extraordinary achievements in art, architecture, philosophy, science, and governance.

From the ancient Silk Road routes that once connected Ras Al Khaimah to distant shores, to the modern metropolises defining today's global landscape, Civilizations examines how artistic expression has flourished across societies. The 2026 Festival celebrates the diversity of cultural forms alongside the shared aspirations that bind humanity together. As civilizations meet and merge, we ask: what endures, what transforms, and what new forms of art, beauty, and understanding emerge from this continuous dialogue?

Additionally, for the first time at the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, experience the new Contemporary Art Biennale. Centered on the theme Civilizations, the Biennale invites you to explore three thought-provoking sub-themes: The Spirit Within (Spiritual), Under the Same Sky (Craft, AI, Heritage), and Vision from the Source (Women); offering diverse artistic perspectives to reflect upon and engage with.