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  • Introduction

The Power of Culture

An exploration of how culture connects people, ideas and place, marking two decades of Qatar Museums
A woman with short hair wearing a black dress stands smiling in a bright, modern studio filled with architectural models, books, and design materials—evoking the creative spirit of Lina Ghotmeh.
  • Venice

The Architecture of Belonging

A visit to the Paris studio of Lina Ghotmeh, the architect of the forthcoming Qatar pavilion at the historic Giardini in Venice
Musicians perform on a covered outdoor stage with patterned red flooring as an audience, some seated and some standing, watches. The vibrant setting, featuring instruments and greenery, echoes the creativity of the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize.
  • In Focus

A Gathering of Creative Excellence

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Qatar Pavilion celebrates evolving Arabic culture at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Three people stand side by side against a plain backdrop at the Franca Fund Gala: a woman in a patterned dress and sunglasses, a man in a tuxedo, and a woman in an ornate long dress and headscarf. The photo is black and white.
  • Creative Voices

Fashioning a Lasting Legacy

Sheikha al-Mayassa, Anna Wintour and Francesco Carrozzini discuss Franca Sozzani's legacy the Franca Fund Gala, and the power of culture
A calm waterfront scene with traditional wooden boats on the water, modern geometric buildings inspired by Frida Escobedo, and lush palm trees lining the shore under a soft, pastel sky.
  • In Focus

Diplomatic Post

Mexican architect Frida Escobedo transforms Doha’s iconic General Post Office as the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A modern building with Art Basel Qatar signage, people gathering near the entrance, red wall, and a reflecting water feature. A car is parked on the right under a clear blue sky, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Art Basel Qatar.
  • In Focus

Art Basel in Numbers

Art Basel Qatar offered a portrait of a creative landscape on the rise
A person with long dark hair and glasses, reminiscent of a Rirkrit Tiravanija artwork, eats noodles from a metal bowl using chopsticks, holding the bowl with a towel against a white background.
  • Venice

Making Without Objects

Thai artist Rirkrit Tiravanija reflects on what it means to make art in a precarious world and his growing relationship with Qatar
A man in a white shirt and dark pants stands on a stone ledge holding a stringed instrument, evoking a saint Levant vibe, with ornate historic buildings and a large domed structure in the background under daylight.
  • Creative Voices

A Voice Beyond Borders

Sheikha Al-Mayassa & musician Saint Levant discuss cultural diplomacy, Palestine's creative ecosystem and Qatar National Vision 2030
A woman in a dramatic black dress and large hat, evoking the elegance of the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize, poses on a white horse rearing up on a stone staircase against beige walls and a blue sky.
  • In-Depth

Golden Threads

A celebration of the winners of the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize 2025 and a conversation with FTA founder Tania Fares
People stand and walk among large circular public art sculptures on a desert landscape, with some of their reflections appearing upside down on mirrored surfaces above them. The sky is clear and the scene is surreal and artistic.
  • In-Depth

In the Public Eye

Sheikha Reem Al-Thani of Qatar Museums reflects on how public art takes root in everyday life in Qatar
A black-and-white sketch of a person with short curly hair in a blazer, sitting with hands clasped and looking forward. Detailed fine lines for shading lend this Art for Tomorrow piece its striking realism.
  • Creative Voices

What Should the Art World Be Discussing?

The Big Questions: Farah Nayeri reflects on the questions shaping art, design and cultural debate today
A modern white building with large square windows, labeled M7, stands behind a shallow reflecting pool with clear water and greenery on both sides in Msheireb. Cars and pedestrians are visible near the entrance.
  • In-Depth

A New Old Town

Qatari architect Fatma Al Sehlawi explores how Msheireb Downtown Doha has transformed the historic heart of the city
Tall, curved walls made of dried palm fronds enclose an open outdoor space under a clear blue sky—an architectural gem reminiscent of installations seen at ArtBasel Qatar. A wooden double door stands in the light-colored building in the background.
  • In Focus

State of the Art

The inaugural Art Basel Qatar offered a new take on the conventional art fair format
A black and white photo of five people posing in a studio echoes the style of Rirkrit Tiravanija. Four stand while one sits, all in dark, loose-fitting outfits—two women in dresses and three men in jackets or casual clothing.
  • Venice

Gathering Momentum

Rirkrit Tiravanija leads a collaborative team to transform the site of Qatar’s future pavilion into a living, performative space at the Venice Biennale, bringing together film, music and food
A striking portrait of a man with wide eyes and an anxious expression, clutching his long dark hair with both hands. He has a mustache, goatee, and wears a white shirt with an open collar.
  • Notes

Face to Face

Two very different yet equally impressive portraits from the Qatar Museums collections
Shaikha Al Sulaiti, with wavy, shoulder-length hair, smiles while wearing a long, dark coat over a black turtleneck dress. She stands against a plain, light background with one hand on her hip.
  • Creative Voices

Tania Fares

Fashion Trust Arabia co-founder Tania Fares discusses nurturing talent, building global networks and defining a new generation of designers
Shaikha Al Sulaiti, wearing a black headscarf and a long red dress, sits relaxed on a light gray sofa against a beige wall, resting her head on her hand. A blue-gray rug is spread on the floor in front of her.
  • Creative Voices

My Doha: Shaikha Al Sulaiti

A personal portrait of the city, seen through the eyes of Qatari designer Shaikha Al Sulaiti
A woman wearing a black abaya and headscarf stands on a liwan balcony with light green walls and a metal railing, looking thoughtfully into the distance as natural light casts soft shadows around her.
  • In-Depth

Made in Liwan

Inside Liwan Design Studios and Labs, a former girls’ school that has been reimagined as a hub for Qatar’s creative community
Black and white sketch of a man wearing glasses and a suit jacket, smiling and looking slightly to the side. The detailed drawing with fine lines suggests he might be enjoying a conversation about Qatari food, on a plain white background.
  • Creative Voices

How Can Art Reflect a Changing Qatar?

The Big Questions: Tom Eccles curator of the inaugural edition of Rubaiya Qatar reflects on why now is the right moment for its arrival
A vibrant illustration depicts two figures in brown clothing riding a large, colorful mythical bird with multicolored wings and tail against a deep blue background, evoking an empire of light, accented by elegant Persian calligraphy.
  • Notes

In New Light

A landmark exhibition at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art traces five millennia of Afghan creativity
A person stands at the entrance of the Lawh Wa Qalam Museum, framed by blue mosaic tiles and a tall, pointed arch doorway, about to step inside through a golden door.
  • In-Depth

A Painter's Dream

How the new Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum went from sketch to reality (and the chance to colour your own version)
Chef Noof Al Mari, in a black headscarf, cooks at a wooden kitchen counter lined with spice bowls. She stirs food in a pan, with kitchen utensils and a yellow bottle nearby, in a warm and rustic room.
  • In-Depth

Spice of Life

Food writer Caroline Eden spends time with Qatari chef Noof Al Mari, discovering her vision to bring Qatari food to the world
Alla Abdunabi stands in an art studio surrounded by drawings on the wall, sculptures, and wooden art pieces. She wears a blue shirt, black pants, and a scarf, looking toward the camera with a calm expression.
  • Notes

Alla Abdunabi

Artist Alla Abdunabi shares her experience at the Fire Station in Doha
A tall, shiny, metallic sculpture with sharp, angular folds stands against a plain white wall on a gray floor, evoking gulf futurism as it resembles an otherworldly folded sheet of metal.
  • Notes

Interrogating the In-Between

An exhibition at the Media Majlis Museum in Qatar asks what “Gulf Futurism” means to artists in the region
A rough, irregularly shaped piece of orange-brown clay rock with jagged edges and a textured surface, photographed by Abdulrahman Al Muftah and isolated on a white background.
  • Creative Voices

Triptych: Abdulrahman Al Muftah

Qatari designer Abdulrahman Al Muftah shares his three biggest inspirations
A group of people in traditional Middle Eastern clothing stand facing a large, pink, reflective wall sculpture at a Qatar Creates event that mirrors their image and the gallery space around them.

Connect with Qatar's Cultural Life

Qatar Creates membership opens doors to an entire nation’s cultural life
A woman wearing a beige headscarf and jacket with a yellow and black patch near the collar, featuring two arrows pointing in opposite directions, stands against a plain gray background—her style reflects the contemporary spirit of Art Basel Qatar.
  • Introduction

Art Basel Qatar Special

Welcome to the first edition of Q+A magazine
Street view of modern beige buildings with geometric patterns, lined with trees. Bright pink banners on lampposts read “Art Basel Qatar” and “Visit Qatar,” showcasing Art Basel highlights under a clear blue sky.
  • In Focus

A Snapshot of Art Basel Qatar

A few highlights from our experience at Art Basel Qatar in February
Illustration of a man in a beige suit holding a microphone, appearing to speak or present. The background shows an outlined crowd of seated people, drawn with minimal detail.
  • Creative Voices

The Fifth Pillar

CEO of Art Basel Noah Horowitz talks to Q+A about the fêted art fair’s expansion into Qatar
A modern outdoor plaza with abstract dark sculptures, surrounded by tall glass buildings and light-colored stone structures under a clear sky.
  • Art Basel

Special Effects

Art Basel Qatar has commissioned a series of site-specific installations to extend the fair’s impact
A man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt and light pants, sits and smiles outdoors in front of a modern building with yellow accents and a clock tower. Trees and fountains are visible in the background.
  • Creative Voices

Epic Vision

Egyptian artist Wael Shawky on why Art Basel Qatar will be different from all other art fairs
A blue world map with black dots marking various locations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The background is a lighter blue. There are no labels or text.
  • In Focus

The World Arrives

A map of the global galleries exhibiting at Art Basel Qatar, offering a snapshot of cultural exchange across continents
Bouthayna Al Muftah photographed by Robin Augustine, courtesy of al markhiya gallery
  • Art Basel

Threads of Memory

Qatari artist Bouthayna Al Muftah expands her exploration of identity and craft through a sculptural installation for al markhiya gallery
Four people sit on stage in front of a seated audience, engaged in a panel discussion outdoors beneath lush green trees. The panelists appear to be in conversation, with microphones and water glasses on the table.
  • Creative Voices

The Swiss Connection

Sheikha al-Mayassa Al Thani, curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, architect Jacques Herzog and artist Urs Fischer were all born in Switzerland and shared a platform at Art Basel to discuss their projects in Qatar
A person stands on the geometric, sand-colored steps of a modern building with an arched window, raising their arms as two birds fly nearby against a clear blue sky.
  • In-Depth

The Couture Sculptor

Dutch-Moroccan fashion designer Mohamed Benchellal and a collection inspired by the landmarks of Qatar
A small, white-framed digital display hangs on a wall, showing a grayscale image with architectural patterns and faint text. The background features a blurred, mural-like photo of a building with arches.
  • Art Basel

Rewriting the Future

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
A modern building with beige and gray concrete walls, yellow accents, large windows, and wooden lattice panels on the upper floors. Small trees are planted in the paved courtyard in front.
  • Art Basel

Kindling a Creative Future

The Fire Station is one of Doha’s most engaging creative hubs, with a dynamic residency and exhibitions programme
A woman in a bold outfit stands in front of microphones, facing the camera, with a diverse group of serious-looking people and a person with a film camera behind her; all gaze forward in a public outdoor setting.
  • Art Basel

Putting MENA on the Map

Art Basel Qatar is exhibiting the region’s most compelling voices, both established and emerging
A group of people, wrapped in shawls, gathers on a busy street in front of shops. An elderly man with a long white beard walks past. Bicycles and motorcycles are visible, and signs hang above the shops.
  • In-Depth

The Immersive Artist

The “Indian Picasso” and one-time resident of Doha, MF Husain, is celebrated with moving images
A hotel lobby with a dramatic, tall beige fringe wall hanging, marble floors with geometric patterns, dark green marble walls, seating areas, and a flower arrangement near glass doors in the background.
  • Notes

Desert of the North

A recently installed piece of public art in Doha
Black and white portrait of a person with short hair, wearing a ribbed, short-sleeve top and a skirt, standing and looking to the left, smiling softly with hands clasped in front.
  • In-Depth

Another Way of Seeing the World

A visit to the Paris studio of Lina Ghotmeh, architect of the forthcoming Qatari pavilion at Venice
A black-and-white photo shows a foot wearing a minimalist, toe-separating athletic shoe that appears worn and torn, viewed from above against a plain white background.
  • In-Depth

Sneakers Unboxed

How the athletic shoe became a cultural phenomenon
A woman in a long, color-block dress and striped, ruffled white top stands on a muddy construction site with debris, dirt, and blue sky in the background. She gazes seriously at the camera.
  • In-Depth

The New Guard

Designers Yasmin Mansour, Amir Al Kasm and Roni Helou on what winning a Fashion Trust Arabia award has meant for their careers
An older man in a dark suit stands in profile, holding a cane, against a large beige stone wall with geometric patterns in a modern, spacious interior.

The Road to MIA

Journeying with architect IM Pei on his search to unlock the key to the design of Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art
Issue cover by Fatima Alsharshai. The text reads: “Everything beautiful that fills the soul

Paris & Miami: Cover Lines

Words with calligrapher and Q+A cover artist Fatima Alsharshani
Art Mill Silos, Doha
  • In-Depth

From Mill to Museum and Beyond

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, and his studio ELEMENTAL, are transforming a flour mill in Doha into a future wonder of the art world
Three tall, dark monoliths stand upright in a row on a barren, sandy desert landscape under a clear blue sky. A small rocky hill appears on the left side of the image.
  • In Focus

Across Borders

Selected highlights of past cultural exchanges between Qatar and the Americas
A large gold thumb sculpture stands upright in an open plaza with white stone buildings and empty outdoor tables under a clear sky.
  • Notes

Across Borders

Selected highlights of past cultural exchanges between Qatar and France
A Persian-style miniature painting shows a lion leaping toward a black bull near a stream, with another animal nearby. The background features rocky cliffs, trees, clouds, and a gold sky with intricate details.
  • Notes

Fables Reborn

The tales of Arabic classic Kalila wa Dimna reimagined in Spanish
A woman with curly hair stands outdoors, leaning on a stone wall. She wears a striped jacket over a white top. Behind her are modern sculptures and a building with a glass facade.
  • In-Depth

First 15

Celebrating 15 years of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Qatari street artist Mubarak Al Malik in front of the mural he completed with Argentine street artist Martin Ron. Courtesy of Mubarak Al Malik
  • Notes

A Night to Remember

A new mural immortalises football legend Lionel Messi in Doha
Autoerretrao by Gabriel Chaile. Photo courtesy of Qatar Museums
  • Notes

The Shape of Us

Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile reimagines self-portraiture
A modern building with COUNTRYSIDE and Arabic text on its facade, surrounded by green palm trees. A small white vehicle is parked to the right, and city buildings are visible in the distant background.
  • In-Depth

A Place to Live, Not to Leave

Following its debut in New York in 2020, the AMO-curated Countryside exhibition lands in Doha
A serving tray crafted from hammered brass engraved and inlaid with gold from Egypt, Cairo or Syria that dates back to the Damascus Mamluk period, c.1330-1341CE. © Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar Museums
  • Notes

The World on a Plate

From illuminated manuscripts to jewelled vessels, A Seat at the Table offers a sensory journey through the history of feasting
Four women pose together outdoors. Two are seated on modern green benches while two stand behind them. They wear modest clothing in neutral and dark colors, and trees and white columns frame the background.
  • Notes

Liwan x MaNa

Four Qatari designers head off for a summer residency in France
Three people sit or stand among scattered rocks, platforms, and modern art installations in a spacious, minimalist gallery with white walls and a concrete floor. Suspended trays hold stones and objects overhead.
  • Notes

Harbour Master

French-Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui brings his watery installation to Doha
A hand holds a jeweled floral brooch above a sheet with intricate jewelry sketches, surrounded by other metal jewelry pieces and a ring on a wooden table.
  • Notes

A Gilded Narrative

Parisian elegance and Gulf heritage combine in a collaboration between jewellers Maison Chaumet and Qatari designer Aisha Alattiya
Elegant restaurant with tall columns, large windows, and tables set with white cloths; dramatic ceiling art and warm, ambient lighting create a luxurious, sophisticated atmosphere.

A Taste of Qatar at Le Meurice

One of Doha’s top dining experiences makes a reappearance in Paris
A mural in blue tones shows a veiled woman kneeling and facing a futuristic cityscape with tall, geometric skyscrapers. Arched lines rise above the city, merging culture and modernity. The mural is signed “MinuAirLabder 2021.”.
  • Notes

Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture

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
The London heats of Britain's first national space invaders championships. The event attracted 350 dedicated players. Lisa Penry wears antennae. 19th April 1981.
  • Notes

Game On

The world of competitive esports

Issue 000 Contents

FEATURES
NEWS

Contents

Neighborhood Guides

Contents

Features

The Fifth Pillar

The artist takes over the market

Sweet Fifteen

A place to live, not to leave

Fashion Trust Arabia: The new guard

The Road to MIA

Sneakers Unboxed

The Couture Sculptor

Moving Pictures

Architecture as memory: Lina Ghotmeh in Venice

NEWS

Crossing Borders
A Taste of Qatar at Le Meurice
A Gilded Narrative
Game On
A Universal Language

Harbour Master

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