Razmig Bedirian

Razmig Bedirian

Journalist
Razmig Bedirian joined The National in 2019 as Arts & Culture writer, covering books, film, television and theatre. Born in the UAE, Razmig’s first stint with journalism came in the early 2000s when, at the age of 12, he was selected to be a reporter on a children’s programme on Dubai’s Channel 33. Razmig earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the American University of Sharjah in 2012 and went on to work at Xpress and Gulf News, where he covered court, crime and immigration. In 2019, he received a master’s in creative writing from New York University, where he also worked as an adjunct instructor.
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Post Impressionism: Beyond Appearances is running until February at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide, including Louvre Abu Dhabi's new show

Also, a play at NYUAD touches on the absurdities of a workplace

October 17, 2024
Vincent van Gogh's The Siesta, at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi's first post-impressionism exhibition

Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances will be running until February 9

October 16, 2024
Fifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century
Fifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

From the ashes of collapsed empires in the region, rose literature that resonate as masterpieces today

October 16, 2024
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg wearing a keffiyeh during a march to demand social and climate justice. EPA
Celebrities who have recently called for a ceasefire in Gaza

Over the past few weeks, a number of international figures have shown their support for Palestine

October 14, 2024
Azza Aboualam is an Emirati architect and an assistant professor at the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University. Photo: National Pavilion UAE
National Pavilion UAE appoints Azza Aboualam as curator

Aboualam is the pavilion's first Emirati female curator

October 09, 2024
Olive Tree on AlBaten by Walid Abu Shakra, 1980. Photo: Dalloul Art Foundation
Beirut exhibition explores evolution of Arab prints and printmaking

Underappreciated artworks on paper deserve to be 'celebrated and more deeply understood'

October 06, 2024
An Absent Mudhif draws from the architectural heritage of the Ahwaris, who inhabit the marshes in south Iraq as well as the Hawizeh marshlands along the country’s border with Iran. Photo: Dubai Design Week
How coral stones, reefs and mycelium inspired Dubai Design Week projects

Winners will be unveiled in November

October 03, 2024
From left, Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin with stars Chris Pine and Simon Pegg during the film's press conference at Burj Al Arab in 2015. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
When the cast of Star Trek Beyond were beamed down to Dubai

The city was heavily featured in the 2016 sci-fi film, standing in as a metropolis in deep space

September 27, 2024
The Venice Biennale alternates between focusing on art and architecture each year. EPA
What it takes to work for UAE pavilion at Venice Biennale

With intern applications open for next year, four alumni discuss important lessons and advise how to stand out

September 23, 2024
Ramy El Zaghawy's mural on Khaleej Al Arabi Street. Photo: Department of Municipalities and Transport
Why are Abu Dhabi's public spaces being painted with street art?

An initiative by Department of Municipalities and Transport commissions local artists to produce works celebrating UAE heritage and culture

September 22, 2024
Artwork by Nadia Alghaithi on display at the Emirati Comics Exhibition. Pawan Singh / The National
Free workshops not to miss at the Emirati Comics Exhibition

The exhibition is running at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi

September 22, 2024
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Zifzafa, 2024. Still from the video game simulation showing how the Israeli turbines will impact the everyday life of the Syrian Jawlani community in the Golan Heights. Photo: Lawrence Abu Hamdan
Audio essay turns up volume of opposition to Israeli Golan Heights project

Lawrence Abu Hamdan's latest live show aims to highlight controversial wind turbine plan that has left a Golan Heights community feeling threatened

September 21, 2024
Lady Gaga arriving in Dubai to perform at the Meydan Racecourse in September 2014. AFP
When Lady Gaga landed in Dubai to an ecstatic reception

The singer performed at Meydan Racecourse ten years ago as part of her fourth world tour

September 20, 2024
Works by Thava Thajendran will be displayed as part of Way of the Forest at 421 Arts Campus. Photo: 421
Four UAE art events and exhibitions to visit this weekend

Also, exhibitions at Bayt AlMamzar explore self-affirmation, while Manarat Al Saadiyat showcases Emirati comic artists

September 20, 2024
Welsh singer Charlotte Church wears a T-shirt to raise money for the Gaza, You'll Never Walk Alone campaign. Photo: Pressure Cooker Arts
International celebrities show support for Gaza fundraising initiative

Campaign aims to raise money for organisations that are helping civilians

September 20, 2024