Qatar cements position as art and culture hub in the Middle East – The Peninsula

Qatar cements position as art and culture hub in the Middle East – The Peninsula

In 2022, Qatar further cemented its position as a hub for arts and culture in the region, highlighting not only the heritage and tradition of this country but also the Middle East in general.

Qatar Museums over the years has added an “immersive experience” allowing visitors to engage themselves in the attractions and artifacts of the museums, providing a fresh narrative in this digital age.

The art and tradition are not just visible inside of a building or room; they are also evident in public places like streets, parks, airports, institutions of higher learning, and medical centres. This year alone, 40 newly created and commissioned public artworks have been installed throughout Doha, transforming spaces and connecting people.

Latest of these public artworks are Doha Mountains (2022) by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, on view along Doha’s Ras Abou Aboud beachfront near Stadium 974; The Doha Modern Playground (2022) by Shezad Dawood at Al Masrah Park; and ‘Dugong’, a polychromed mirror-polished stainless-steel sculpture made by renowned American artist Jeff Koons at the Corniche.

Another development is the opening of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the first of its type in the Middle East, which joined the Qatar Museums family in March. The museum offers