Dual Inspirations explores the intellectual concepts that revolve around inspiration as a platform. Over a nine month residency program eighteen artists were engaged in rich monthly debates with curators and researchers that helped to shape a diverse assemblage of artistic approaches from inception all the way to their final form as artworks. The ultimate identity of the exhibition was formed according to these juxtapositions and similarities among the artists, as well as the exchange of ideas, methodologies, and visions.

The dual concepts of modernism and the contemporary will always be a topic of debate with regards to the boundaries between the two. In their search for answers, and by resorting to contemporary ideas and tools, resident artists also created artworks that drew inspiration from pioneer modern Arab artists, thereby exploring various changes in artistic methodologies over time. Some of the contemporary artists’ ideas came as an extension, as well as an answer to works by those pioneers, while others appear to question or be in contrast to the modernists. However all newly executed artworks identify with the masterpieces from the Mathaf collection, and constitute beautiful counterpoints that incite the imagination.

About The Big 5 Qatar

dmg events Doha, organisers of The Big 5 construction event series, are delighted to introduce The Big 5
Qatar, a brand new event for the Built Environment industry in Qatar taking place from 24-26
September, 2018. A multi-section show covering products relating to: Plant Machinery and
Vehicles, Concrete, Construction Tools & Building Materials, MEP Services, Building Envelope & Special
Construction, Construction Technologies & Innovations and Building Interiors & Finishes. The event will
provide suppliers with a unique, targeted platform, unlike any other regional event, to meet buyers and
decision-makers involved in projects within the region.

Supported by Qatar Tourism Authority, The Big 5 Qatar will provide the best possible platform for
companies looking to grow their business in a market busy with preparations for the 2022 FIFA World
Cup and the long-term Qatar Vision 2030. A new event, with a fresh approach, to enable you to expand
and develop your business in this lucrative market.

The Big 5 Qatar is organized by The Big 5 team and owned by dmg Events Doha LLC and subsidiary of DMGT PLC
listed on the London Stock Exchange

Known as Qatar’s most prominent wedding exhibition, IWED is a cost-effective means for reaching and directly communicating with thousands of potential customers and business partners. It is an ideal business platform for networking with key players who are interested in the latest trends and seek to remain at the forefront of all new developments related to these sectors.IWED 2018 is to stage a high-profile luxury wedding exhibition in order to position it in the calendar as a key appointment for the luxury market in the Middle East. This event also offers women, who are interested in fashion and luxury, the latest styles and trends in the market.

Live days: 26th until the 30th of September
Opening time: 10h00 am until 10h00 pm.