Arts & Literature
Qatar to stage Broadway-style extravagant Indian musical in December
The first Broadway-style extravagant Indian musical will premier in Doha next month. The musical, which is directed by renowned Indian playwright Feroz Abbas Khan, is a homage to K Asif’s classic film, Mughal-e-Azam. With over 350 cast and crew members, more than 200 lights illuminating the extravagant stage sets, 550 [...]
Doha’s latest public art is a giant in ‘Holiday’ mood
Following the opening of ‘KAWS: He Eats Alone at the Fire Station’, Qatar Museums unveiled ‘Holiday,’ an installation by US born artist, Brian Donnelly – known as KAWS. The work, currently situated at the Dhow Harbour, is on display for the first time in the Middle East and joins Qatar’s [...]
Renowned Cuban artist displays equine paintings at Katara
Stunning equine paintings by internationally renowned contemporary Cuban artist Juan Arel Ruiz Contino are on show in his second solo exhibition at Katara Cultural Village dubbed ‘Face to Face.” Source: Peninsula Qatar The exhibition, which features 15 paintings mostly with horses as subject, follows the success of his [...]
Artists from over 60 countries to exhibit artworks as part of Qatar International Art Festival
Source: The Peninsula Qatar More than 200 artists from over 60 countries will come together to exhibit their artworks at Katara this weekend as part of the second edition of Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF 2019) from November 1 to 5. Organised in collaboration with MAPS International and [...]
Korean musicians impress Katara audience with classical music concert
Seven accomplished Korean classical musicians captivated the audience at the Katara Opera House yesterday as they performed masterpieces by renowned composers at a concert presented in line with Korean National Day celebrations and the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qatar. “It is my great pleasure to welcome [...]
Qatar Philharmonic Brass Quintet at Mall of Qatar
Mall of Qatar to host the Qatar Philharmonic Brass Quintet at the Luxury Court for 2 exclusive performances on Wednesday 30th October at 7.00pm and 8.30pm. Established in 2009, the Qatar Philharmonic Brass Quintet will play exclusively at the Nation’s mall an eclectic selection of madrigals, jazz and film music. [...]