QM to present wide-ranging cultural program to mark Art Basel Qatar debut

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) will present a citywide program of exhibitions, public art installations, and cultural initiatives across Doha to coin...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) will present a citywide program of exhibitions, public art installations, and cultural initiatives across Doha to coincide with the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, taking place on February 5- 7.

Launching alongside Qatar Museums' already comprehensive Fall-Winter season, these new presentations will activate multiple institutions and public spaces across the city, offering international audiences a broad view of Qatar's cultural landscape during Art Basel Qatar, which is presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment and QC+.

Spanning centuries and continents, the full program brings together landmark exhibitions, newly commissioned works, performances, and public programs across Qatar Museums' institutions, reflecting the breadth and depth of its year-round cultural activity.

New presentations this February include performances by Tarek Atoui and Rirkrit Tiravanija; public programs, and an exhibition focused on Ghanaian contemporary artists at Liwan Design Studios and Labs.

Other highlights include Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan at the Museum of Islamic Art - an unprecedented survey of the arts of Afghanistan spanning from the pre-Islamic era to the present day, showcasing contemporary works alongside rarely seen historical artworks that reflect centuries of global heritage.