Public art
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Culture everywhere

Our public art brings dialogue to the streets and buildings of Doha on a huge scale with high impact and mass appeal. From striking sculptures and specially commissioned photography, our public art pieces are immersive, informal and interactive.

They are found in public spaces, like the Hamad International Airport, Qatar National Convention Centre, Salwa Road tunnels and even Zikreet. They interrupt people as they go about their daily lives and ask them to think again. Collectively, they have a powerful and ambient presence in the city.

Telling our story

Public art piques interest and gets people talking. The installations speak to people who could become cultural producers, creative practitioners and museum professionals in years to come.

They often attract international press attention, projecting a message about the diversity and spirit of our emerging cultural landscape. They help us form connections across continents. They are for everyone in Qatar, for now, and for future generations.

Through displaying various forms of art in public space, we aim to inspire local talent and establish an organic connection between art and the local community
H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Al Thani, QM Chairperson
Qatar Museums unveils two public art installations by British artist Martin Creed and emerging Qatari ARToonist Ghada Al Khater
Public Art is an abstract reflection of a society, and as society evolves, so does its perception. We instigate dialog through our Public Art and encourage both artists and audiences to engage in an enriching exchange.
AbdulRahman Al-Ishaq, Head of Public Art

What We're Doing

JEDARIART BEGINS

JEDARIART brings together artists to add vibrancy and meaning to the walls across the city through murals and street art.

POUCE (THUMB)

The installation of César's "Pouce" in Souq Waqif continues the program of installations by major artists at unexpected locations throughout Qatar.

LIAM GILLICK

Liam Gillick’s "Folded Extracted Personified" is a large-scale interactive work installed throughout MIA Park consisting of multiple unique “head-in-the-hole” panels.

TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART

We commission and invite artists to create temporary public art that can respond to certain ongoing events and encourage dialogue amongst the community.

Maman by Louise Bourgeois

This piece stops residents and visitors alike in their tracks, allowing them to encounter art in an everyday setting.

7 by Richard Serra

This sculpture pays homage to the spiritual significance of the number seven in Islamic culture.

Perceval by Sarah Lucas

A sculpture of a shire horse in Doha's Aspire Park makes for a striking juxtaposition between subject and place.

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