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Roots Before Petals: Lana Khayat, Etel Adnan and Helen Khal
at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation · Saadiyat Cultural DistrictDaily, 10am–8pm · until 17 January 2027Free entry
"A free three-artist exhibition on landscapes, memory and belonging."
Roots Before Petals puts UAE-based artist Lana Khayat into conversation with Etel Adnan and Helen Khal. Landscape, nature and the pull of home connect three artists from different generations, with memory shaping the work as much as geography.
★ MUST DO
“Compare the way each artist uses nature rather than treating the works as one continuous style.”
Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
★ LOCAL TIP
“Running from 17 October 2026 until 17 January 2027. Admission is free. The two other concurrent foundation exhibitions can be visited on the same trip.”