Qatar Museums has opened three major art exhibitions at Mataf. Mataf is a leading art museum in Qatar. The exhibitions showcase modern and contemporary art from Qatar and other parts of the world.
The exhibitions will be open from April 19 to August 9, 2025. The three exhibitions include:
- A major exhibition showcasing Qatari art from the 1960s to the present.
- The first full-scale exhibition of the works of the late Qatari artist Wafa Al-Hamad.
- An international exhibition of film and video arts from the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
The exhibitions were inaugurated by H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar Museums’ Head of State, and other dignitaries.
Exhibition 1: Qatar: Close to My Soul
This exhibition shows how Qatari art has changed since the 1960s. It is based on a famous Qatari poem and song. The art is divided into three themes:
- Nature and buildings in Qatar
- People and society
- Abstract art (art that does not show real objects)
These artworks reflect how Qatari artists see and experience their changing country. Some of the key artworks in this show are Faraj Daham’s Sealine Landscape and Jamila Al-Shraim’s The Victory.
Exhibition 2: Wafa Al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination
This is the first solo exhibition by the late artist Wafa Al-Hamad. Her works are inspired by Qatari traditions. The exhibition shows how her style has changed over the past 40 years. It also shows her connections with other famous Arab women artists.
Some of her major works, such as The Tower of Barzan and Optical Illusion from 1985, will be on display.
Exhibition 3: Your Ghosts Are Mine
This exhibition will feature films and video art by more than 40 artists from the Arab world, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It focuses on three themes:
- Exile and Migration
- Borders Between Nations
- Civilization and Ruins
