Arts & Literature
Associated Activities of Katara International Arabian Horse Festival Launched
03 Feb 2021 - 8:13 Doha: General Manager of Cultural Village Foundation - Katara, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti inaugurated yesterday the associated activities of Katara International Arabian Horse Festival. The activities include a number of distinctive art exhibitions that highlight the status of Arabian horses from various creative [...]
Qatar Museums Undertakes Restoration of Richard Serra Installation as Part of Anti-Vandalism Campaign
DOHA, 25 November, 2020 — As part of its anti-vandalism campaign to protect Qatar’s public art and ensure it is cherished and looked after, Qatar Museums is currently undertaking a clean-up operation to restore Richard Serra’s striking East-West/West-East installation in Zekreet, which has been defaced by unsightly tags and graffiti. [...]
World Photography Day: 5 of the year’s best photo series
With Wednesday marking World Photography Day 2020, Here is looking back at some of the most striking photo series published over the past 12 months. Whether showcasing new work or delving into their archives, these five photographers demonstrate the diversity and vibrancy of the medium, bringing together images from Mexico, [...]
QM Invites Artists For Second Edition Of ‘6/5’ Initiative
In its continued efforts to take art beyond museum walls and nurture Qatar’s public art landscape, Qatar Museums has announced the open call for the second edition of its 6/5 initiative. This will see artists from across the country mark the blockade through a commissioned sculpture to be installed at [...]
Mathaf Holds Online Summer Camp
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art kicks off today an online summer camp for children to learn about modern and contemporary art through various educational activities highlighting the museum’s collection and exhibitions. Mathaf invites parents whose children have keen interest in art to have them join the programme which offers [...]
13 Fascinating Things We’ve Learned From Podcasts
Read on to learn about the bizarre and brilliant facts podcasts have taught us, from the truth about McDonald’s fries to Ed Miliband’s badger fears. McDonald’s chips are scientifically less tasty than they used to be Podcast: Revisionist History Episode: McDonald’s Broke My Heart During my many years working at McDonald’s, I [...]