Re-Counting the Past

Global Distinguished Professor of Economic History Robert Allen is leading a massive data collection project that will help tell the largely untold story of Middle East economic history.

Security in a Digital World

Ozgur Sinanoglu and his team of engineers at NYU Abu Dhabi have devised the unhackable chip — an innovation that may have a huge impact on an industry that loses up to $4 billion USD each year to digital piracy.

The Art of Conversation on Climate

"If we accept that humanity is the strongest and most transformative force on Earth, we also must take responsibility for the repercussions of our actions,” says Global Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Public Policy Sophia Kalantzakos.

DANCE — Lucinda Childs Dance Company

Performance
September 5-6, 2018
8pm

Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

DANCE is a signature work by one of the pillars of the Judson Dance Theater collective, Lucinda Childs. DANCE tours with a company of eleven dancers under Childs’ direction.

Love and Revenge / A Tribe Called Red

Performance
September 12-13, 2018
8pm

The Black Box, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

An audio visual double bill featuring Arab electro-pop and electronic pow wow music, both with powerful mixed visuals. Lebanese hip-hopper Rayess Bek and visual artist La Mirza offer their own electro-modern take on the golden age of Egyptian cinema. 

Gatz — Elevator Repair Service: The Great Gatsby Cover to Cover

Performance
September 21-22, 2018
3pm and 11pm

The Black Box, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

Created by multi-award winning ensemble Elevator Repair Service, this award-winning theatrical event is directed by John Collins and features Scott Shepherd (X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Bridge of Spies), who won an Obie for his performance in Gatz.