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Memory Lapse by Nadim Karam
Artist Statement: Lebanese Artist Nadim Karam In a lapse of memory, there is an ambiguous space where things lose definition and absurdity comes into play. For the Memory Lapse exhibition at Anima Gallery in Doha, I found myself in a whirlwind of thoughts. Standing perpetually in the present I am carried through time, and lost in it. I am continuously physically immersed in the present […]
Find out more »VCUQatar Fall 2018 Community Programme
Learn new skills and deepen your understanding of art and culture at VCUQatar. Choose from a large selection of art, design and craft courses at VCUQatar. Pre-register online to book your seat! (Pre-registration is free of charge) Seats are limited and can only be reserved with the full payment. Registration opens Sept 1st. While registration […]
Find out more »Arabic Course for Non-Native Speakers
QAR300
Registration will be from 16 September to 9 October at the Abdullah Bin Zaid Centre, 8 am to 1 pm (Sunday to Thursday). Registration forms are available at the reception desk on the ground floor and on their Facebook page. You can also send your enquiries to binzaid@islam.gov.qa.
Find out more »Syria Matters Exhibition
Syria Matters takes as its subject the extraordinary cultural heritage of Syria, illuminating Syria’s key role in the artistic and intellectual history of the world. So much of this precious heritage has been tragically lost through the destruction of its fabled cities of Palmyra and Aleppo, as well as countless other cultural heritage sites, during […]
Find out more »Syria Under the French Mandate: 1918 – 1946
Organised in cooperation with the Museum of Islamic Art, the exhibition presents political events such as the signing of treaties and subsequent developments in the region during the period of 1918 – 1946. Featuring forty items from the Library’s Heritage Collection and from cultural institutions in France, the exhibition includes historical documents and images, printed books and […]
Find out more »Qatar British Festival 2018
The fifth annual Qatar British Festival 2018 is a celebration of the long-standing relationship between Qatar and the UK. The Festival includes cultural events, panel discussions, public activities which give audiences the opportunity to experience a series of fun, educational and creative events in culture, sports, education, business and more.
Find out more »Minber Exhibition
The exhibition is a collection of artworks created by 15 junior and senior-year students from the Painting and Printmaking programme at VCUarts Qatar. Join their journey of creative experience and exploration, featuring their diverse art and their coming together to create one unique voice. Artists: Amna Al Thani, Aisha Al Abdulla, Amna Al Muftah, Amira […]
Find out more »29th Doha International Book Fair
Held under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 29th edition of Doha International Book Fair will be held from 29 November to 8 December at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, under the theme 'Doha, A City of Knowledge and Conscience'. The Doha International Book Fair is […]
Find out more »Museum of Islamic Art’s 10th Year Anniversary
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) has organised a week of public events to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. When it opened in 2008, MIA was the first of the major capital developments and flagship projects initiated by Qatar Museums. Designed by the great Chinese American architect, IMi Pei, MIA showcases Qatar’s world-class collections of Islamic […]
Find out more »Doha Burger Festival 2018
Doha Burger Festival gathers the different burger restaurants in the country, including some popular regional brands, to showcase, well, their skills at creating great burgers. Burger connoisseurs will find the options, and the company of other burger aficionados, quite unique. The St. Regis Doha W Doha Boston Burger Company Trend Buns Burger Burger Burmait Burger […]
Find out more »Russian Avant-Garde: Pioneers and Direct Descendants Exhibition
Organised in collaboration with the world-renowned State Tretyakov Gallery, the exhibition represents a key highlight of the hugely popular Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Culture. The exhibition is sponsored by the Russian oil company Rosneft and curated by the Head of the Contemporary Art Department at the State Tretyakov Gallery, Irina Gorlova. It will showcase 81 artworks […]
Find out more »Beauty and the Beast Pantomime
This theatrical musical comedy, featuring a live band, is two hours of enchantment, magic, mayhem and lots of fun. Recommended for children aged 1 to 100 (actually age 4 and above) will make you laugh, cry, jump in your seats, sing along and enjoy the most beautiful of beastly characters.
Find out more »Qatar’s Strongest Man 2018
Only the eight strongest and fastest entrants who successfully complete the physical challenges will proceed to the actual competition. Challenges include a 200-kg deadlift, a farmer’s 20-metre walk while carrying 120 kg in each arm, and a giant 160 kg tire flip. The event is sponsored by Sports Corner.
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Living Meshes by Siglinde Langholz
Exhibition at VCUarts Qatar Allows Visitors to Become Part of the Creative Process The “Living Meshes” exhibition by Mexican artist Siglinde Langholz explores experimental processes and challenges conventional viewpoints of what art really is Some exhibitions invite people only to view the artworks, but not to engage with them or to try to create something […]
Find out more »Swalif: Short Course on Qatari Dialect
Join this short course on Swalif: Qatari Dialect, and learn key phrases and sentences that will help you in your daily life. The programme is a five-session course starting on Sunday, 2 December and ending on Monday, 10 December. Classes are for ladies only and will be held at the Bin Zaid Centre, 3rd Floor, Ladies Section. Topics to […]
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Souq Waqif Flower Festival
Visit the 10-day Flower Festival at Souq Waqif, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Find a wide range of flowers and other plants including proper caring of plants from seeds to crops.
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Introduction to Qatari Majlis
Come and experience the warmth and hospitality of Traditional Qatari Culture while learning about the different aspects of life in this peaceful land. To register, send your name, nationality and mobile number to: culture@islam.gov.qa. For enquiries call 3336 3061 or 4470 1796.
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