The National, highlighting the mushrooming of several cultural players in the country. “However, in the UAE, our arts ecosystem is growing much more rapidly in comparison with others, reaching a level of maturity now with a layering effect, which is needed for sustainable growth. “In Sharjah, we see a great example of, over decades of work, establishing small and large institutions with government support and consistency with public programmes for all audiences to enjoy cultural life,” she says . an important figure in modern Arab art. Ms Jurkute, who has been part of the Alserkal organ...