Cover by Wael Shawky. The drawings originate from Isles of the Blessed, Shawky’s exhibition with Lisson Gallery, New York, in 2022-23, and are studies for paintings presented alongside the film Isles of the Blessed (Oops!... I forgot Europe), 2022

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ART BASEL QATAR SPECIAL

WINTER 2026
WINTER 2026
Welcome to the first edition of Q+A magazine
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A few highlights from our experience at Art Basel Qatar in February
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A map of the global galleries exhibiting at Art Basel Qatar, offering a snapshot of cultural exchange across continents
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Qatari artist Bouthayna Al Muftah expands her exploration of identity and craft through a sculptural installation for al markhiya gallery
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Art Basel Qatar has commissioned a series of site-specific installations to extend the fair’s impact
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Qatari-American artist Sophia Al Maria’s new work with The Third Line gallery looks to the past in order to define a new narrative
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The Fire Station is one of Doha’s most engaging creative hubs, with a dynamic residency and exhibitions programme
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Art Basel Qatar is exhibiting the region’s most compelling voices, both established and emerging
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A recently installed piece of public art in Doha
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Qatar Creates launches its revamped membership programme
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Words with calligrapher and Q+A cover artist Fatima Alsharshani
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Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, and his studio ELEMENTAL, are transforming a flour mill in Doha into a future wonder of the art world
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Selected highlights of past cultural exchanges between Qatar and the Americas
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Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile reimagines self-portraiture
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The Jedariart programme brings artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to Doha’s city walls. During the Qatar–USA Year of Culture 2021, it crossed continents to transform US city walls into canvases for cultural dialogue
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The tales of Arabic classic Kalila wa Dimna reimagined in Spanish
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A new mural immortalises football legend Lionel Messi in Doha
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From illuminated manuscripts to jewelled vessels, A Seat at the Table offers a sensory journey through the history of feasting
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Parisian elegance and Gulf heritage combine in a collaboration between jewellers Maison Chaumet and Qatari designer Aisha Alattiya
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Four Qatari designers head off for a summer residency in France
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Selected highlights of past cultural exchanges between Qatar and France
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One of Doha’s top dining experiences makes a reappearance in Paris
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French-Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui brings his watery installation to Doha
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The world of competitive esports
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