Liwan Design Studios And Labs Hosts First Open Day Of 2025
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Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs has invited the public to join its first Open Day of 2025 on February 3 (tomorrow) from 5pm to 9pm.
This event, featuring a host of exciting activations, exhibitions, workshops, and live entertainment.
Featured during the event is 'We are our Choices', an exhibition by artist and fashion designer Nafisa Hafez. The exhibition will be accompanied by a film screening, followed by a Q&A session with the artist.
The Open Day will also showcase a range of workshops from Liwan's residents and members, including: Seetha Menon, Liwan member and painter, who will host a paid tote bag painting workshop suitable for all ages; Norman Dipo, Liwan resident and prototype specialist, who is offering a free walk-in spiro graph workshop; Noora Al Melhim, Liwan resident and clay lab consultant will lead a free clay making workshop in Liwan's outdoor space; Fatima Javed, Liwan member and sculptor, will present a live smoke firing show and paid workshop; Mangroves, a Liwan member will host an ink and dyes workshop; Ekhlas Elhassance, Liwan member and painter, will be displaying her collection of turbans, headbands, bows and abayas and will be hosting a paid workshop on headpiece-making
Visitors can also experience Karim Jabbari's mixed media collaborative artwork, which will be on display throughout the evening. Additionally, two new Public Art pieces from the annual“Temporary Public Art Initiative” open call will be revealed: student artist Natasha Fernandes will unveil her latest installation, 'Store – Away', and student artist Zein Eljabri will present her work, 'Embroidering Identity: Reviving Arabic Motifs'.
Attendees can also enjoy live music with the performance of a live band, provided by Heenat Salma. Additionally, attendees can purchase magazines from some of Doha's emerging print designers, along with design publications like Liwan's Al Journal and Design Doha's Arab Design Now, available for sale on-site. Design Doha is also hosting an Open House, welcoming guests to meet the team and discover the inspiring programs that are in the works for 2026.
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