‘Museum of Islamic Art a venue for fostering cross-cultural understanding’

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) in collaboration with the Ara G ler Museum in Turkiye is showcasing a photo exhibition In the Footsteps of Ara G ler: Explor...

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) in collaboration with the Ara Güler Museum in Turkiye is showcasing a photo exhibition ‘In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy’ at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

The exhibition highlights the work of world-renowned Turkish photographer and photojournalist Ara Güler. Born in Istanbul in 1928, Güler is widely celebrated both nationally and internationally as a master of photojournalism and the art of photography.

Running till November 9, it is co-curated by Sheikha Maryam Al Thani of Qatar Museums and Tuana Pulak, Exhibitions and Project Development Manager at Ara Güler Museum, which is founded by the Doğuş Group.

Sheikha Maryam speaking to The Peninsula highlighted the artistic exchange and partnership between Qatar Museums and Ara Güler Museum.

“The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar offers an exceptional venue for fostering cross-cultural understanding. Hosting the Ara Güler exhibition here creates a unique opportunity for artistic exchange. The placement of Güler’s images overlooking Gallery 12: ‘Arts of Turkiye and the Ottoman Provinces’ establishes a visual conversation between his contemporary photographs and the historical artefacts. This juxtaposition invites visitors to explore the continuity and evolution of Turkish heritage and its global connections,” Sheikha Maryam said.