Arts & Literature
ART 29 Launches an Exclusive Exhibition of Internationally Acclaimed Qatari Artist Ahmed Al Maadheed ’s Latest Collection
W Doha Hotel & Residences, the first luxury lifestyle hotel in Qatar, will host the latest art collection of Ahmed Al Maadheed at Art 29 from 16th September to 16th October 2018, to celebrate his latest offering to Qatar and the world. The official opening ceremony will be held on [...]
Growing Appetite for Classical Music in Qatar
The appetite for classical music in Qatar has been growing since Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra began 10 years ago, Kurt Meister, Executive Director of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra has said. With Qatar Philharmonic’s sold-out concerts in recent years, Meister believes the Doha audience has matured compared to the time when the Philharmonic [...]
Qatari Artist Ahmed Al Jufairi Opens Exhibition at Fire Station
Qatari artist Ahmed Al Jufairi showcases 22 works inspired by his experiences as a resident at the renowned Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris – one of the world’s most prestigious art residencies. The exhibition, which opened at the Fire Station yesterday, is entitled Movable Feast alluding to an Ernest Hemingway [...]
Qatar Philharmonic Opens Concert Season
In yet another first for Doha audience, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performed Richard Strauss’ Symphonia Domestica on Saturday at Katara Opera House to an applauding audience as a fitting start to the 2018/2019 concert season. It was the first time for Strauss’ symphonic masterpiece, which he dedicated to his family, to [...]
How to Stay Creative
Creativity is everywhere. However, do you feel like you see it all around you but it’s somehow not within your access? There’s always that moment when you feel like something’s missing. Here’s a few steps on how to get back that creative spark in your life again. ● Take notes [...]
From Trash to Dazzling Art: Man Creates Wonders for a Noble Cause
To spread the culture of protecting the environment, a Pakistani expatriate living in Al Khor turns wastage into beautiful masterpieces of art. Shabbir Siddiqui (pictured), a Pakistani expat living in Qatar for 22 years, works with a reputed organisation as a telecom analyst. Talking to The Peninsula, Shabbir said: “You [...]