Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils 'Ultraleggera: A design journey with Marcello Gandini between Italy and Qatar' exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Auto Museum is proud to present Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar, an exhibition co prod...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Auto Museum is proud to present Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar, an exhibition co-produced by the future Qatar Auto Museum (QAM), the MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile in Turin, Italy, and VCUarts Qatar. The exhibition originates from the vision and tenacity of VCUarts Qatar Associate Professor Simone Carena, who in 2022 successfully convinced Marcello Gandini to embark on his first-ever masterclass project in collaboration with QAM and VCUarts Qatar. 

The exhibition was unveiled by HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, in the attendance of Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, CEO, Qatar Museums, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Thani, Director of National Museum of Qatar, HE Paolo Toschi, Ambassador of Italy to the State of Qatar and Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont Region and Stefano Lo Russo, Mayor of Turin.

The exhibition is the result of the Marcello Gandini Masterclass Project Moving Interiors with Marcello Gandini, a collaboration between QAM and VCUarts Qatar. Inspired by Gandini’s groundbreaking legacy, this initiative allows students to deeply engage with his design philosophies. Gandini (1938-2024) is known as the inventor of the supercar, and his iconic designs (including the Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo, and Lancia Stratos) continue to influence the automotive world. The exhibition is a tribute to his profound impact on design, showcasing key elements of his legacy that span his illustrious career.