(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled 'untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes)', a major new public art installation by international artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, on view at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park until January 30, 2026.
Presented under the umbrella of Rubaiya Qatar, an upcoming multidisciplinary quadrennial, the project marks the soft launch of the initiative ahead of its inaugural edition in November 2026.
Through Tiravanija's participatory pavilion, visitors are invited to share bread, conversation, and community, embodying the inclusive and collaborative spirit at the core of Rubaiya Qatar.
Tiravanija's 'untitled 2025' transforms a corner of MIA Park into a living installation where art, food, and social connection converge. The design of the octagonal pavilion is inspired by local heritage and Islamic geometry and invites visitors to gather and share freshly baked bread.
Reflecting Qatar's cultural diversity, the pavilion features four traditional ovens and griddles commonly found in Qatar, South Asia, and West Asia.
Each Friday from 4pm to 6pm, local bakers from different communities will activate the space by baking and serving bread, turning the site into a weekly gathering that celebrates shared labour, hospitality, and cultural dialogue.
This installation builds on Tiravanija's long-standing exploration of art as social experience. It extends his practice of creating spaces where everyday acts such as cooking and eating become gestures of connection and collective reflection.
Rubaiya Qatar is a nationwide multidisciplinary quadrennial developed under Al Riqaq, a contemporary art and architecture institution dedicated to research, exhibitions, and public art.
Under the leadership of QM chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Al Riwaq is headed by Sheikha Reem al-Thani, Deputy CEO of Exhibitions, Public Art, and Rubaiya Qatar, with Sheikha Alanood al-Thani serving as director of Rubaiya Qatar.
With its dynamic programme of artists and commissions, exhibitions, public art projects, publications, residencies, and community development initiatives, Rubaiya Qatar aims to inspire and empower new generations of artists and thinkers in Qatar and around the world.
In a press statement, Sheikha Al Mayassa said:“As Qatar celebrates 50 years of creativity and culture, we are proud to present Rirkrit Tiravanija's participatory pavilion as the first activation of Rubaiya Qatar.
“This project embodies our commitment to community, dialogue, and creativity as foundations of cultural exchange. Rubaiya Qatar will further extend QM's mission to connect the nation's heritage with global contemporary practice and strengthen Qatar's role as a vibrant hub for art and ideas.”
Sheikha Reem added:“Rirkrit Tiravanija's untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes) embodies Rubaiya's spirit of inclusion and collaboration. By inviting people to bake and share bread, the project transforms a simple act into a symbol of community and dialogue.
It marks the beginning of Rubaiya Qatar's journey toward its first edition in 2026, which will continue to foster creative exchange and reflect Qatar's diverse and dynamic cultural landscape.”

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