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Qatar Tribune
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Last chance to view LATINOAMERICANO exhibition at NMoQ
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums has invited the public to explore LATINOAMERICANO. Modern and Contemporary Art from Malba and Eduardo Costantini Collections, the landmark exhibition on view at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) ahead of its closure on July 19, 2025. Presented in collaboration with the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), the exhibition marks the first large-scale presentation of Latin American modern and contemporary art in the WANA region. Organised as part of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, LATINOAMERICANO features more than 170 works by over 100 artists from across Latin America, including seminal pieces by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Wifredo Lam, Fernando Botero, and many more. The exhibition offers a wide-ranging view of the continent's artistic evolution across painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and archival material. The exhibition is curated by Issa Al Shirawi, head of International Exhibitions at Qatar Museums, and María Amalia García, Curator in Chief at Malba, the exhibition is structured around six thematic sections that explore identity, urbanisation, socio-political change, and the development of modern and contemporary artistic practices in the region. In the courtyard of NMoQ, Marta Minujín's Sculpture of Dreams (2023), a whimsical, inflatable structure first seen in New York's Times Square, offers visitors a sensory expression of the playfulness and imagination found throughout Latin American art. A comprehensive series of public programmes accompanies the exhibition, including talks, tours, and workshops designed to deepen visitor engagement with the artworks and the histories they represent. These programmes continue through the final weeks of the exhibition, till July 13, 2025, offering audiences of all ages meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange and learning. Entry is free with the museum's general admission. NMoQ will be closed on Tuesdays. Tickets can be reserved in advance via the Qatar Museums website.
Qatar Tribune
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QM unveils LATINOAMERICANO exhibition's public programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) invites the public to discover a comprehensive series of public programmes to celebrate the LATINOAMERICANO exhibition, currently on view at the National Museum of Qatar until July 19, 2025. This landmark exhibition represents the first large-scale presentation of modern and contemporary Latin American art in the WANA region. Co-curated by Qatar Museums and the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba), LATINOAMERICANO is a key component of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture. From June to July 2025, the public is invited to engage in a diverse range of activities, including curator-led tours and a literature series featuring fiction, poetry, and essays written by renowned Latin American authors. These programmes provide a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding and appreciation of Latin American culture and artistic expression. Guided and Curatorial Tours Discover over 170 exceptional artworks in the LATINOAMERICANO exhibition through guided and curator-led tours, in English and Spanish, where visitors will delve into the rich tapestry of modern and contemporary Latin American art. These insightful tours provide a deeper understanding of the diverse cultural narratives, social contexts, and influential artistic movements that have shaped Latin America's artistic landscape, offering a unique perspective on the continent's vibrant creative history. Title: A Tribute to Modern and Contemporary Art from Latin America Location: National Museum of Qatar, Temporary Galleries 1 and 2. Dates and Times: Saturday Guided Tours (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Monday Guided Tours (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm) Special Curatorial Tour by Issa Al Shirawi (Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm) For inquiries and booking, mail to: Literature Salon Palabras y Pinceles – Literature Salon invites participants to immerse themselves in Latin American literature, engaging in thoughtful dialogue with the visual art showcased in the LATINOAMERICANO exhibition. Each session features a curated reading of fiction, poetry, or essays by prominent Latin American authors, offering deeper insights into the cultural and artistic themes that define the region. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the meaningful connections between the written word and the artworks on display, gaining a unique and enriched perspective on Latin America's vibrant creative legacy. Location: National Museum of Qatar Date and Time: 'Cidade, city, cité' poem by Augusto de Campos (Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm) 'El gusanito' poem by Jorge de la Vega (Sunday, June 29| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) 'And of Clary Are We Created' short story by Isabel Allende (Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) 'The Aleph' short story by Jorge Luis Borges (Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)A series of curated events celebrating Latin American art and literature, available from June to July 2025 at the NMoQ
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.
