Fannek

Fannek is a full month of programmes dedicated to celebrating the exciting world of public art. You must be a Culture Pass Plus or Family member to attend Fannek events.

Share with a friend

Public art brings colour and dialogue to the streets and buildings of Qatar. Fannek helps us highlight and celebrate the many wonderful works of art – from striking sculptures and specially commissioned photography – spread across Doha and beyond. This month-long programme of events offered each autumn brings you behind the scenes as you explore Qatar's immersive, informal and interactive public art scene.

As a Culture Pass member, you will have the chance to attend:

Talks

Get closer to the art and the artists and find out more about the public art scene in Qatar via talks held throughout the month.

Tours

Visit some of Qatar's most famous public art spots on one of our specially guided tours. Sites include:

  • Qatar Foundation Public Art Tours
  • Richard Serra's iconic sculpture East-West / West-East
  • Public Art Tour at Katara
  • Public Art Tour at NMoQ
Workshops

Learn more, enhance your skills and get inspired at one of our many public art workshops.

Look out for more information about Fannek events in your Culture Pass members' email newsletter.

You must be a Culture Pass Plus or Family member to attend Fannek events.

Other Programmes

Two men kneeling on sandy desert ground using small tools to expose archeological remains at Al Zurbarah, Qatar

Atharna

A month-long series of activities, exhibitions, talks and workshops dedicated to the wonders of archaeology.
Plants in the foreground with a view of NMoQ in the background

Menthaar

Menthaar, which in Arabic means 'taking a closer look', helps you get involved in projects that will help build a better tomorrow.
Exterior view showing the faceted shapes of the National Museum of Qatar on the left with the historic palace on the right

Mathafek

Mathafek offers members exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Qatar Museums' venues to gain an understanding of the inner workings of our museums and galleries.

Explore Our Public Art

A long shot of a hallway in Lusail decorated with El Seed's mural art

Calligraffiti by eL Seed

Each of the 52 murals in eL Seed’s Calligraffiti is inspired by an aspect of life in Qatar.
A view of Smoke, a black metal geometric sculpture by Tony Smith set against a backdrop of tall buildings in Doha

Smoke by Tony Smith

Open and inviting, profound yet serene, the giant geometric components of Smoke by Tony Smith fills the surrounding space, towering over people below as they make their way.
A large golden sculpture 'Cosmos' constructed of many concentric circular shapes suspended from the ceiling within an airport terminal

Hamad International Airport Public Art Installations

The art displayed at Hamad International Airport makes a big impression.
.

All Public Art