Large black text on a light background displaying Q + A, representing Question and Answer.

Notes

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.
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Face to Face

Two very different yet equally impressive portraits from the Qatar Museums collections
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.
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In New Light

A landmark exhibition at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art traces five millennia of Afghan creativity
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.
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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.
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Interrogating the In-Between

An exhibition at the Media Majlis Museum in Qatar asks what “Gulf Futurism” means to artists in the region
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.
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Desert of the North

A recently installed piece of public art in Doha
A large gold thumb sculpture stands upright in an open plaza with white stone buildings and empty outdoor tables under a clear sky.
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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.
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Fables Reborn

The tales of Arabic classic Kalila wa Dimna reimagined in Spanish
Qatari street artist Mubarak Al Malik in front of the mural he completed with Argentine street artist Martin Ron. Courtesy of Mubarak Al Malik
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A Night to Remember

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

Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile reimagines self-portraiture
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Gilded Narrative

Parisian elegance and Gulf heritage combine in a collaboration between jewellers Maison Chaumet and Qatari designer Aisha Alattiya
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.”.
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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.
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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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