Julius Baer unveils artwork by Qatari artist

Doha, Qatar: Julius Baer, the Swiss wealth management firm, unveiled a newly commissioned artwork by Qatari artist Aisha Al Abdulla in its Doha office...

Doha, Qatar: Julius Baer, the Swiss wealth management firm, unveiled a newly commissioned artwork by Qatari artist Aisha Al Abdulla in its Doha office, yesterday.

The artwork entitled ‘Yesterday’s Tomorrow’, specifically created for Julius Baer, offers a glimpse into Qatar’s rich heritage and a peek into its ambitious future. The mirror installation combines historical imagery with modern aesthetics juxtaposing elements from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The event was attended by the CEO of Julius Baer (QFC) in Qatar, Slim Bouker; Head of Middle East & Africa at Julius Baer, Regis Berger;  Head of Partnerships, CEO Office, Qatar Foundation, Bashayer M Al Ali; and the Executive Director of Partnerships at Qatar Foundation, Alexandra S Chalat at the Tornado Tower.

Following the unveiling, the Group held a press conference wherein the journalists were briefed on the bank’s support towards the Qatari community through arts and culture initiatives or using education as a tool to support youth empowerment and bringing society together through culture and exchange.

Addressing a question by The Peninsula on the vitality of empowering youths in the country, Slim Bouker said: It’s part of our [Julius Baer] DNA and we’ve been doing this for years. The bank, headquartered in Switzerland, offers opportunities to young and known artists. We have exported that way out of Switzerland and wanted to apply the same thinking mindset to a pattern.”