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In the News 2019

• The first curatorial fellowship has just launched in the UAE

  The partnership between The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery and David Webb New York has announced its inaugural fellow and first-of-its-kind programme in the Emirates.

  Abu Dhabi Middle East | November 18, 2019
• 'I cared for NYUAD when it was a baby, now I will help it become an adult'

  New York University's first ever provost discusses her return to Saadiyat Island after a decade.

  The National | November 18, 2019
• Remembering Ramakant Gundecha (1962-2019) – A Dancer’s Tribute

  To perform Chandralekha’s last choreographic work ‘Sharira’ for 15 years with Dhrupad maestros Gundecha brothers was a privilege that will remain unequalled, writes Tishani Doshi in memory of Ramakant Gundecha who passed away on November 8.

  The Wire | November 15, 2019
• Robots can work better with concealed identity: Survey

  Recent technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have made it possible for machines or robots to pass as humans.

  Khaleej Times | November 15, 2019
• The World Premiere of a New Work by Kid Koala at Place Des Arts

  A show combining technology, music, and video—with some fifteen performers, 70 puppets, and five cameras on stage bringing this story-without-dialogue to life, working together like a well-oiled machine.

  The Canadian Business Journal | November 14, 2019
• Robots appear more persuasive when pretending to be human

  Robots appear more persuasive when pretending to be human.

  Science Daily | November 12, 2019
• Open Studio

  The fifth annual interdisciplinary celebration of arts themed around the concept of play will feature six workshops, 20 exhibitions, 19 performances and 28 interactive happenings.

  Gulf News | November 11, 2019
• Have scientists discovered three new species of fish vital to UAE's reefs?

  Scientists believe they have discovered three new species of tiny, colourful fish that are the foundation of the UAE’s coral reefs.

  The National | November 11, 2019
• Settling war crimes with music

  Former child soldier Arn Chorn-Pond on transforming Cambodia's identity from killing fields to living arts.

  Khaleej Times | November 08, 2019
• ‘War not an isolated event’ says child soldier in Abu Dhabi talk

  Ishmael Beah calls upon leaders to work together to prevent conflict.

  Gulf News | November 08, 2019