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Doha: Qatar Museums is offering members of the community free admission to explore its current exhibitions throughout the month of March. Visitors are invited to enjoy free admission to a number of ongoing exhibitions including Jeff Koons: Lost in America; Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech; Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams; and Kader Attia: On Silence.
Moreover, art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to discover Qatari architecture through workshops and tours, among other culturally inspiring activities this month hosted at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ).
Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq
Jeff Koons: Lost in America
Through 2 April 2022
Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am to 7pm
Fridays from 1.30pm to 7pm
Over 60 artworks, comprising sculptures and paintings with mirrored surfaces, depict the eminent American artist's four-decade-long career, offering visitors a unique look into his memories, influences, and fascination with American visual culture. To book tickets, visit: .
Fire Station - Garage Gallery
Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech
Through 2 April 2022
Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am to 7pm
Fridays from 1.30pm to 7pm
Visitors embark on an immersive journey featuring more than 55 works from the late American artist's diverse pioneering media practice traversing visual arts to music, fashion, architecture and design. The exhibition encourages dialogue reflected through Abloh's inventive use of language and quotation marks, illustrating objects and people in his works as 'figures of speech.'
To book tickets, visit: .
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Kader Attia: On Silence
Through 31 March 2022
Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am to 7pm
Fridays from 1.30pm to 7pm
Shining a spotlight on Attia's two-decade-long artistic career through thought-provoking installations, sculptures, collages, among others, this solo exhibition engages the audiences to reflect on issues of heritage and aspiration, convention and transgression, colonialism and liberation, the local and the transnational. These, in addition to debates on ecology and our material and non-material relationship to the universe are echoed in the artist's works. To book tickets, visit: .
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Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Through 2 April 2022
Saturdays to Thursdays from 9am to 7pm
Fridays from 1.30pm to 7pm
Dazzling design and fashion creations, including exquisite outfits graced by royalties and celebrities, enthrall audiences at the first-of-its scale and ambition fashion exhibition in the Middle East. Exclusive Dior ensembles from Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser's private collection among other stunning haute couture dresses and works from the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris make this retrospective an unmatched experience for visitors. To book free tickets, visit:
ensure compliance with the Ministry of Public Health's COVID-19 guidelines, all exhibition visitors must book tickets online ahead of their visit to the museums. For more information, visit .
National Museum of Qatar
Students Virtual Art Workshop
Thursdays from 9am to 12pm (45-minutes per workshop)
Students partake in an array of creative activities revolving around Qatar's culture and natural environment. The virtual workshop inspires students to explore their artistic inclinations in drawing, painting, and clay molding. For more information about the workshop, teachers can email [email protected]
Family Saturday: Discovering Qatar's Vernacular Architecture
Saturday 5 March 2022 from 4pm to 6pm
Children aged seven and older, together with their families, plunge into Qatar's unique vernacular architecture, identify its decorative elements and learn about its adaptation to local environment. Taking inspiration from the architectural models on display at the National Museum of Qatar, participants use mixed media to craft their own masjid. For more information, please email [email protected]
The History of Architecture in Qatar
Mondays 7 and 14 March 2022 (Arabic) from 4pm to 5pm
Thursdays 10 and 17 March 2022 (English) from 4pm to 5pm
Have you always been intrigued by traditional Qatari architecture? This tour introduces participants aged 16 and older to the styles and characteristics unique to the country's architecture demonstrated via the museum's models of forts, mosques, and houses. Qatar's modernisation efforts while preserving its architectural heritage are also highlighted during the tour. For more information, please email [email protected]
3 Year's On: An Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, 26 March 2022 from 10am to 6pm
Children and families can revel in a day-long series of special events marking three years of the iconic National Museum of Qatar. Art workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, Ramadan-themed live demonstrations, in addition to puppet shows, competitions and scavenger hunt are some of the activities participants can look forward to. For more information, please email [email protected]
Architectural Model Making
Thursdays, 10, 17, and 24 March 2022 (Arabic and English) from 5pm to 7pm
Through this short course, participants aged 15 to 18 discover the essential role of architectural sketches and models in the creation of buildings that make an impression. Participants envision, design and create models of futuristic structures fitting for the magnificent Doha skyline. For more information, please email [email protected]
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