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Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
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QM introduces Online Collection platform, bringing masterpieces to global audience
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the launch of its new Online Collection platform, providing virtual access to over 1,000 curated masterpieces from across its world-renowned museums and collections. This digital initiative offers visitors the opportunity to explore iconic artworks, rare artefacts, and cultural treasures from Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum of Qatar, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, and more. The launch marks a major step forward in digital access, offering a seamless and immersive experience for anyone interested in exploring Qatar's rich cultural legacy. With high-resolution images, detailed descriptions, and the stories behind each object, the platform invites users to discover and engage with masterpieces spanning centuries of creativity. Visitors can also explore the collection using a range of filters, diving deeper into the objects that interest them most, and enjoy new additions as the platform continues to grow and evolve. Designed with accessibility in mind, the platform allows users to explore artworks at their own pace. Select objects are available in 3D, providing an immersive experience that brings the objects to life. The dedicated Stories section provides rich narratives, offering insight into the origin, meaning, and context of individual works, showcasing the depth and diversity of Qatar Museums' collections. The launch of the Online Collection forms part of Evolution Nation, an 18-month-long celebration of Qatar's cultural journey over the past 50 years. Curated by Qatar Creates—the national movement positioning Qatar as a global hub for art, culture, and creativity—Evolution Nation highlights Qatar's decades of cultural excellence and creative growth. As Qatar Museums celebrates its 20th anniversary, this launch also marks two decades of efforts to further enrich Qatar's cultural landscape, making it accessible to a global audience. By placing its collection online, Qatar Museums reaffirms this commitment of cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, and innovation in the digital age. As the digital archive continues to grow, it will become an invaluable resource for anyone interested in art, history, and culture, while encouraging greater appreciation and understanding of Qatar's unique cultural heritage. The Online Collection is now live, providing an exciting and educational journey through Qatar Museums' prestigious collections. Visitors are invited to explore the platform and experience the world of art and history.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
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- Qatar Tribune
QM to participate in DIBF 2025 celebrating history & creativity
Tribune News Network Doha 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.
