Qatari artist blends art and identity with ‘Busnida’

Doha, Qatar: At the Fire Station s A House Overlooking the World exhibition, Qatari artist and engineer Mohammed AlEmadi brings something unique to...

Doha, Qatar: At the Fire Station’s ‘A House Overlooking the World’ exhibition, Qatari artist and engineer Mohammed AlEmadi brings something unique to the table. His artwork, Busnida, is the perfect blend of his technical expertise and creative vision.

Originally introduced in 2021 at Geekdom event and later at the 2022 Doha International Book Fair, Busnida has since evolved into more than just a figurine.

“Busnida represents the Qatari citizen—always striving for excellence, supporting the country, and upholding cultural values,” AlEmadi told The Peninsula.

Inspired by his admiration for KAWS sculptures, AlEmadi wanted to create a character that captures Qatari culture. “Busnida is a way to share Qatari emotions and values with a wider audience,” he said. “KAWS sparked the idea, Busnida was created with passion.”