Anja Bamberg, Suspended Threads (installation view). RAK Art Festival 2025, Al Jazeerah Al Hamra Heritage Village. Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Art Festival 2026 turns a historic coastal village into one of the most interesting art destinations of the UAE’s winter season. It...

Reflecting on my time in Ras Al Khaimah, I found myself captivated not only by Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and its team, but also by the surroundings that sparked my creativity. The emirate’s vibrant culture and rich history...

The Festival’s artist in residence this year, Anja Bamberg from Germany, has pieced together a slice of history from RAK by capturing the ancient falaj system of irrigation in her installation — Tracing Liquid Memories. She also gathered and recycled over 2000 empty...

German artist Anja Bamberg, for instance, is presenting two works that touch upon how water can be an instrument of memory. In Tracing liquid memories, the artist is presenting a series of painted wooden panels, which have been developed as a result of spending time...

Elsewhere, Anja Bamberg offers a grim reality check about plastic pollution with her water-themed walkthrough installation, Suspended Threads, created using discarded 2,000 plastic water bottles. “There is too much plastic in the ocean and this excessive plastic waste...

by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Discover a new generation of sustainable creatives Getting to Know Anja Bamberg Anja Bamberg, a talented artist and art therapist, absorbed the essence of art at a tender age, nurturing it with care and dedication. Raised on the...

Bilder von Anja Bamberg hingen in Büros auf der Weltklimakonferenz Anja Bamberg hat es weit gebracht – sowohl im künstlerischen, als auch geografischen Sinne. Die Stralsunder Künstlerin kam vom Studium in Greifswald über die Arbeit in München nach Dubai. Dort lebt sie...

Art plays critical roles in raising environmental awareness in the country The UAE has long been known for its rapid economic growth and impressive infrastructures. In recent years, the nation has set its sights on fostering sustainability across various sectors,...

"Floating into the ocean" by Anja Bamberg - the public outcome of the latest First Solo Residency at Tashkeel House 10, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. In her new body of work, Anja repurposes waste-paper into a series of abstract paintings exploring the colour...

Browse the work of artist Anja Bamberg The ongoing Sikka Art Fest hosted in the renovated houses of Al Fahidi's historical neighbourhood is showcasing Tashkeel's artist-in-residence Anja Bamberg's work. Her exhibition is inspired by the concept of sustainability and...

The SIKKA Art Fest 2023, a multi-day exhibition hosted in the renovated houses of Al Fahidi's historical neighbourhood from 24 February - 5 March will see Tashkeel debut Anja Bamberg's work as the current artist-in-residence.Bamberg has been undertaking a short-term,...

The 14th edition of DIFC’s Art Nights, advised by Habroosh Art Foundation, under the theme of ‘Sustainability: Art for a Better World’ took place from November 10-11, 2022. #wtr by Anja Bamberg Featuring works by local and international artists showcasing their...

Anja Bamberg – Once the desert was an ocean From 28 June – 30 August, ‘Made in Tashkeel’ highlights the breadth of UAE, GCC and global talent creating artworks in the Emirates The 12th edition of the annual ‘Made in Tashkeel’ exhibition delivers a snapshot of the...