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Qatar Tribune
15 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Partnership with Art Basel reflects Qatar Museums' vision to bring top contemporary art fair to region: Sheikha Al Mayassa
BASEL: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar Museums' partnership with Art Basel in establishing Art Basel Qatar embodies its vision to bring the world's most prominent contemporary art fair to the region. In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), she said that, with Qatar's participation in the flagship Art Basel fair in Switzerland, a new chapter has begun in the country's ongoing international cultural dialogue. Qatar's pavilion at Art Basel offers a rich glimpse into the rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future, with leading institutions such as Lusail Museum contributing to the promotion of artistic and intellectual exchange, she added, pointing out the participation of Qatar Airways as a distinguished partner of the fair. She emphasized that Qatar's pavilion offered a forward-looking vision of the future, showcasing selected works from the Lusail Museum's collection, along with an exceptional loan from the Arsene Museum, reflecting the promising potential of international cultural partnerships. She noted the preview of Al Maha Island, the future home of Lusail Museum, as well as the showcase of Qatari culinary arts during the exhibition. Qatar Museums, represented by the Lusail Museum, is participating in Art Basel 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, which runs until June 22. Over 280 leading art galleries are participating, showcasing works by more than 4,000 artists from around the world. The Qatar Museums Pavilion at the exhibition features a variety of international collections and artworks, and allows visitors to view the 3D architectural rendering of the future Lusail Museum, which will be located on Al Maha Island and serve as a cultural hub for the sustainable city of Lusail. Qatar Museums' participation in Art Basel, the world's largest and most important modern and contemporary art fair and an international destination for artists around the world to showcase their works, follows the announcement that Doha will host the first edition of Art Basel Qatar in February 2026, a move aimed at consolidating Qatar's position as a global destination for the arts.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Partnership with Art Basel reflects our vision to bring top art fair to the region: QM chairperson
QNA Basel Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar Museums' partnership with Art Basel in establishing Art Basel Qatar embodies its vision to bring the world's most prominent contemporary art fair to the region. She said that a new chapter has begun in the country's ongoing international cultural dialogue with Qatar's participation in the flagship Art Basel fair in Switzerland. Qatar's pavilion at Art Basel offers a glimpse into the rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future, with leading institutions such as Lusail Museum contributing to the promotion of artistic and intellectual exchange, she added, pointing out the participation of Qatar Airways as a distinguished partner of the fair. She emphasized that Qatar's pavilion offered a forward-looking vision of the future, showcasing selected works from the Lusail Museum's 16
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Partnership with Art Basel reflects our vision to bring top contemporary art fair to the region: Sheikha Al Mayassa
QNA Basel Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar Museums' partnership with Art Basel in establishing Art Basel Qatar embodies its vision to bring the world's most prominent contemporary art fair to the region. In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Sheikha Al Mayassa said that, with Qatar's participation in the flagship Art Basel fair in Switzerland, a new chapter has begun in the country's ongoing international cultural dialogue. Qatar's pavilion at Art Basel offers a rich glimpse into the rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future, with leading institutions such as Lusail Museum contributing to the promotion of artistic and intellectual exchange, she added, pointing out the participation of Qatar Airways as a distinguished partner of the fair. She emphasised that Qatar's pavilion offered a forward-looking vision of the future, showcasing selected works from the Lusail Museum's collection, along with an exceptional loan from the Arsene Museum, reflecting the promising potential of international cultural partnerships. She noted the preview of Al Maha Island, the future home of Lusail Museum, as well as the showcase of Qatari culinary arts during the exhibition. Qatar Museums, represented by the Lusail Museum, is participating in Art Basel 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, which runs until June 22. Over 280 leading art galleries are participating, showcasing works by more than 4,000 artists from around the world. The Qatar Museums Pavilion at the exhibition features a variety of international collections and artworks, and allows visitors to view the 3D architectural rendering of the future Lusail Museum, which will be located on Al Maha Island and serve as a cultural hub for the sustainable city of Lusail. Qatar Museums' participation in Art Basel, the world's largest and most important modern and contemporary art fair and an international destination for artists around the world to showcase their works, follows the announcement that Doha will host the first edition of Art Basel Qatar in February 2026, a move aimed at consolidating Qatar's position as a global destination for the arts.
ME Construction
16-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
ACCIONA Living & Culture completes the design and execution of Pathway to Peace exhibition
Industry News ACCIONA Living & Culture completes the design and execution of Pathway to Peace exhibition By The exhibition presents a journey through Qatar's dedication to peaceful diplomacy and conflict resolution and its focus on mediation as a cornerstone of Qatar's foreign policy ACCIONA Living & Culture has completed the design and execution of Pathway to Peace, a newly inaugurated exhibition curated by the International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar. This exhibition delves into the crucial role of mediation and peace building in shaping the global stage. Located in the grand ballroom of the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, the exhibition presents a powerful and captivating journey through Qatar's dedication to peaceful diplomacy and conflict resolution. Pathway to Peace centre, its focus on mediation as a cornerstone of Qatar's foreign policy, shedding light on the nation's role as a neutral facilitator in international negotiations and dialogue, the firm explained. ACCIONA Living & Culture was the driving force behind the design and execution of this project, overseeing every aspect from spatial adaptation and lighting design to the installation of narrative, audiovisual, and interactive content. The result is an environment that embodies the core values of diplomacy, cultural understanding, and cooperation that underpin Qatar's global initiatives, it added. This exhibition marks another milestone in ACCIONA's presence in the region. It further underscores its expertise in designing innovative cultural spaces that inspire, educate, and foster connections among people through storytelling and thoughtful design. ACCIONA Living & Culture, with its presence in the region, continues to deliver cultural projects that inform, inspire, and foster meaningful public engagement. The project adds to ACCIONA Living & Culture's portfolio in Qatar. ACCIONA, in collaboration with UCC, spearheaded the design and museography of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the largest museum globally dedicated to Olympic Games and sports. Additionally, ACCIONA led the design and production of 150 media installations for the National Museum of Qatar, played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Msheireb Museums, and numerous temporary exhibitions for Qatar Museums, including the Al Jazzera Exhibition and Tales of a Connected World: Lusail Museum.
