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Karima Al Shomely: Reimagining Emirati Women's Identity Through Art

At Leila Heller Gallery in Dubai, Emirati artist Karima Al Shomely brings traditional fabrics, the burqa and symbols of cultural identity into a striking contemporary world. EMIRARTS met the artist to discover the stories behind her work.

19 Oct 2026