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ILoveQatar.net
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ILoveQatar.net
8 must-see things at the LATINOAMERICANO exhibit at the National Museum of Qatar
LATINOAMERICANO is the landmark exhibit of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, hosted at the National Museum of Qatar. It's in collaboration with Modern and Contemporary Art from the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba) and Eduardo F. Costantini Collections. It's the first large-scale presentation of Latin American art in the region. The exhibit features over 170 multidisciplinary artworks that explore Latin America's culture and identity. The (ILQ) team has visited the exhibit and is here to tell you some of the artwork and pieces you shouldn't miss! Sculpture of Dreams by Marta Minujin Ever wanted to walk through a giant, colourful piece of art? 😍 🎨 Sculpture of Dreams by Marta Minujin is a new outdoor art installation at the National Museum of Qatar as part of the Qatar, Argentina, and Chile Year of Culture 2025. ✨ The installation invites visitors to… — ILoveQatar - Live (@ILQLive) April 28, 2025 Before you enter the LATINAMERICANO exhibit, be sure to visit the Sculpture of Dreams by conceptual pop artist Marta Minujin in the outdoor area of the National Museum of Qatar. This sculpture once adorned New York's Times Square and is now in Doha, offering an immersive experience. Visitors can walk through the sculpture's interior and be surrounded by vibrant colours, and are encouraged to whisper their hopes and wishes before leaving. Frida Kahlo's corner One thing you definitely shouldn't miss is Frida Kahlo's corner of the exhibit, featuring her Self Portrait with Monkey and Parrot. Created in 1942, this oil painting is one of Frida's famous self-portraits and showcases her with two animal companions, just like many of her works: a monkey and a parrot. Witness her signature vibrant art style that accentuates her striking features. Frida Kahlo's red and yellow huipil, a cotton blouse worn by Mexican women, is also displayed. Seeing this creates the surreal feeling of Frida's life becoming tangible, as you encounter an actual piece of her clothing. You'll find a handkerchief with Frida's handwriting and a mark of her lipstick beside it, too. The display also includes various photos and portraits throughout Frida Kahlo's life. Quipu Desaparecido (Disappeared Quipu) by Cecilia Vicuña A multi-sensory installation to check out is A Poem in Space by Cecilia Vicuña. The piece showcases the ancient art of record-keeping called quipu, which involves tying knots on fabric or strings. In early centuries, various cultures in South America used tied knots to store information based on dimensions like colour, order, and number. This method of record-keeping was also used to store poems and historical accounts. Her installation Quipu Desaparecido pays homage to this, accompanied by projected scenes and ambient sounds, meant to tell the story of how early civilisations suffered from Spanish colonisation. Analogy IV by Víctor Grippo Analogy IV by Víctor Grippo is an interesting piece that contrasts artificial and organic elements. You'll find a set for two, with the left side featuring a black tablecloth, an acrylic plate, cutlery, and artificial potatoes, while the right side displays a white tablecloth, a ceramic plate, metal cutlery, and three real potatoes. Another interesting piece to see is the Inserções em circuitos ideológicos: Projeto Coca-Cola by Cildo Meireles. Three Coca-Cola bottles are on display with varying levels of fullness. The artist had printed political messages and artwork on the bottles in white ink, using similar branding that becomes almost invisible when the bottle is empty. Reportedly, these bottles were released back into the market through bottle return systems, where factories failed to notice the messages on empty bottles, refilled them, and returned them to the market for consumers to encounter the messages unsuspectingly. These bottles were circulated in Brazil during a time of military dictatorship that lasted from 1964 to 1985. 8 Sobrevivientes (8 Survivors) by Eugenio Dittborn 8 Sobrevivientes is part of Eugenio Dittborn's conceptual Airmail Series and depicts 8 various portraits of survivors who represent those who were censored or "disappeared" during Chile's military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The piece is meant to be displayed with its envelope and showcases creases and tears, emphasizing the struggles of its journey. Make sure to read the text within the artwork to learn more about some of the survivors' stories. Sinusoide by Oscar Bony Oscar Bony is another conceptual artist whose work has deep political themes. His piece Sinusoide takes the form and pattern of a sine wave, symbolizing political powers that control and enforce censorship over society. Constellations by Kosice Constellations by Kosice is a beautiful, luminous artwork meant to represent stars and galaxies. Take in the piece as a whole and how the lights take shape, and step closer to see the intricate details and images embedded that can only be seen up close. Details
Al Bawaba
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel Welcomes Players from Argentina and Chile, Celebrating Shared Cultural and Sporting Heritage
The Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel proudly welcomes top-ranked players from Argentina and Chile as part of this year's tournament, coinciding with the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture. Held at the iconic Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the championship has become a major global stage for one of the fastest-growing sports in the world — with Argentina at its roots and Qatar leading the way in expanding its global participation of Argentinian and Chilean athletes spotlights elite sporting talent and underscores the deepening cultural ties between Latin America and the Middle East. As the birthplace of padel, Argentina has played a crucial role in shaping the sport's identity and competitive spirit. Agustín Tapia, current World No. 1 in the FIP rankings, is Argentinian, as are Federico Chingotto (No. 4) and Delfina Brea (No. 5 in the women's rankings and a finalist at every event this season since Riyadh). Martín Di Nenno, also from Argentina and ranked No. 8, is the only player to have won the Qatar Major twice (2022 and 2023). Chile, too, has emerged as a force in the international padel scene, with players bringing passion and resilience. Javier Valdés is the country's top-ranked player, currently World No. 64."Padel is part of Argentina's DNA, and to see the sport thrive on the courts of Doha is a source of pride for all of us," said His Excellency Argentinian Ambassador to Qatar Guillermo Nicolás. "This tournament is a celebration of shared values, mutual respect, and a love for sport that brings our cultures closer together."David Serrahima, General Manager of Premier Padel, said: "Qatar has played a defining role in the journey of Premier Padel—hosting the very first Major in 2022 and continuing to raise the bar ever since. Now in its fourth edition, the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel perfectly embodies our vision of a truly global tour—uniting cultures, regions and players through a shared passion for the sport."Qatar, through its continued investment in world-class facilities and commitment to sports diplomacy, has been instrumental in the international rise of padel. The country has hosted several high-profile tournaments, attracting elite athletes and fans from around the world. As part of the 2025 Year of Culture, this year's tournament takes on even greater meaning — using the universal language of sport to connect communities, celebrate heritage, and inspire future Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel is part of a broader cultural and sporting calendar that includes art exhibitions, music performances, and educational exchanges between Qatar, Argentina, and Chile throughout 2025. For more information on the championship and upcoming Year of Culture events, please visit or follow @yearsofculture on social media.
