Qatar Museums unveils two new Ruwad Residency Exhibitions at Fire Station

Doha: Qatar Museums has opened two exhibitions as part of its 2025 Ruwad in Residence programme, at Fire Station Artist in Residence (AIR), featuring...

Doha: Qatar Museums has opened two exhibitions as part of its 2025 Ruwad in Residence programme, at Fire Station Artist in Residence (AIR), featuring the work of two Qatar-based established artists.

The first, titled "And Then, A Return," features Qatari artist Fatma Al Naimi, while the second, "What Remains to Be Seen," showcases Palestinian artist Dr. Aissa Deebi. Both exhibitions will be on view from Nov. 13 to Dec. 13, 2025.

On this occasion, artist Fatma Al Naimi told the Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the residency experience has been positive and enriching, allowing her to exchange experiences with participating artists, engage in dialogues about art, and participate in various activities at Fire Station's AIR, including cultural forums, lectures, and art exhibitions. She also highlighted the opportunity to utilize the open studio's diverse resources and techniques.

Al-Naimi explained that her year-long experience culminated in this exhibition, reflecting on personal moments, memories, and experiences, which she translated into artworks using various mediums, including printmaking, painting, and video art, employing diverse techniques and media.

In a similar statement to QNA, Palestinian visual artist Aissa Deebi, praised the excellence of the artist residency program and its role in promoting creative and cultural work.