Arts & Literature
HBKU Associate Professors Introduces AI Artwork
A one-of-its-kind exhibition, titled ‘Keep Running: AI (artificial intelligence), Art and Qatari Heritage’ by Canadian artist Dr James She puts a spotlight on a series of AI paintings created at the height of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Qatar last year. “All these pieces are the first, I’m quite sure, [...]
Zengo Doha to celebrate International Women’s Day honoring the work of female Qatari artists
Zengo Doha will be transforming part of its dining area into an art celebration space for International Women's Day, on Monday March 8, to honor the work of 4 inspirational and talented female Qatari artisits. Audiences will get to dive into the artwork of Fatma Al Shebani, Muna Al Bader, [...]
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 [...]