Qatar Museums and AlBahie host charity auction for Gaza

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with AlBahie Auction House, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), hosted a live charity auction...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with AlBahie Auction House, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), hosted a live charity auction titled ‘Art for Peace’ at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) on May 12, 2024. The funds raised will be directed towards providing vital aid and support to Gaza.

The auction offered an opportunity for attendees to acquire pieces of exceptional historical and cultural significance. Notable highlights included Keffiyeh by Fatima Al Khalaf, a symbol of strength and chivalry, defining authenticity and Arab identity; Destiny by Guzel Abdrakhmanova, focusing on the resilience and silent suffering of Palestinian children in the face of adversity; Home by Soha Raslan, advocating for women of all ages all around the globe; Butterfly of Paradise by Mariam Al-Sayegh, depicts the hand of a seven-day-old girl stained with blood, symbolizing the horror of massacres in Gaza; Sumerian Dream by Salim Mathkour, expressing the dream of an Iraqi person from Mesopotamia; and Sunset in Red by Tarek Maarkach, inspired by the sea and traditional boats of Qatar.

Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, commented, “Qatar Museums is committed to using art as force for positive change, which is why we are so proud to have partnered with AlBahie Auction House and the Qatar Red Crescent Society for the ‘Art for Peace’ charity auction at the Museum of Islamic Art. The auction exemplifies and highlights our commitment to fostering mutual understanding through art, and it was a pleasure to see so many who share our passion take part for such a worthy cause. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the contributing artists for their generosity in partnering with us, and all those who attended and purchased a work of art for their generosity, as we unite in solidarity for Gaza.”