QM to participate in DIBF 2025 celebrating history & creativity
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Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its participation in the 34th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), one of the region's oldest and largest annual literary events, taking place from May 8 to 17, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
As a key fixture in Qatar's cultural calendar, the fair provides a dynamic platform for exploring the connections between museums, art and literature through a curated selection of publications and engaging activities.
At this year's event, QM's booth will feature a diverse array of newly released titles, renowned publications, and beautifully produced art catalogues. Covering subjects such as history, architecture, archaeology, orientalism, modern and Islamic art, design, and sports, the selection also includes engaging children's stories, ensuring a rich offering for readers of all ages.
Among the latest additions to the QM collections are: Olafur Eliason: The Curious Desert; Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Jean-Leon Gérôme;Arab Design Now; Ellsworth Kelly; Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage through Morocco's Heritage; Manzar: Art and Architecture from Pakistan – 1940s to Today; Pierre de Coubertin Selected Writings: Volume 1: Revelation; Desert, Sea and Sky: A Day in Qatar (Children's book, selected for the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf 2025); and The History of Qatari Architecture 1800-1950 (Reprinted).
QM will also host a book discussion at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on May 13 at 4:30 pm, featuring The History of Qatari Architecture 1800–1950. The session will be delivered by award-winning architect Ibrahim Jaidah to mark the reprinting of this important title. Co-authored by Ibrahim Jaidah and Malika Bourennane, the book features detailed illustrations and analytical diagrams showcasing various Qatari architectural typologies. The History of Qatari Architecture is the first publication to comprehensively explore the geographical, historical, and functional dimensions of architecture in Qatar, covering everything from ancient cities and villages to public buildings and domestic spaces.
The DIBF, organised under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, runs from 9 am to 10 pm, Saturday to Thursday, and from 3 pm to 10 pm on Fridays, offering visitors a rich and engaging literary experience throughout the week.
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