An unorthodox rule for visitors to “Negus” an audio-visual installation at Dubai’s The Third Line in collaboration with festival operator Sole is that you have to have your phone locked away in a small pouch. The intention is to allow you to be completely immersed in a space where music meets art for 28 minutes without distractions. Lights off, headphones on.
The eight-track recording currently unavailable for download outside of the installation was created by Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist Yasiin Bey (previously known as Mos Def), known for his hard-hitting tracks on topical concerns, including police brutality and racism.
“Negus” is making its Gulf debut here, having formerly been in installed in Marrakech, Hong Kong, and New York.
Add a dose of culture to your Ramadan celebrations…
While iftar may be synonymous with Ramadan, there’s still plenty you can do around the city that doesn’t include indulging in food.
One way to celebrate Ramadan is by heading to Alserkal Avenue every Wednesday and enjoying a unique and avenue-curated programme centred around mindfulness, giving and community care. It begins today, April 21 and will be held every Wednesday until May 5.
After sunset, the avenue comes alive with tours of the galleries, contemporary interpretations of traditional cuisine, storytelling, and cultural experiences that embrace sustainability, balance, and neighbourliness through collaborations with the Alserkal Avenue community and beyond.