Our curated list highlights the season's must-see exhibitions for every kind of visitor. To ensure you don't miss out, we invite you to explore our calendar for the most up-to-date listings of all exhibitions and events.
Fall 2024: 10 Unmissable Exhibitions for Every Interest
1 October 2024
By Boshra Al Meraikhi
Qatar Museums offers an exciting lineup of exhibitions this fall, ranging from motorsport history, contemporary art, cultural narratives and nostalgic gaming experiences.
Abdulla Al Sallat and Oleksandra Umanska, Reverie Ruins (detail), 2024, digital prints and bricks, variable dimensions. © Abdulla Al Sallat and Oleksandra Umanska, 2024. Photo: Oleksandra Umanska, 2024
AIR 8: A House Overlooking the World
This exhibition delves into the notion of a home within the contemporary realm and raises questions about identity and belonging through the eyes of 17 artists who took part in the 2023-2024 Artist in Residence programme at the Fire Station.
When: Until 1 December 2024
Where: Gallery 4, Fire Station
Ellsworth Kelly, Painting for a White Wall, 1952. Oil on canvas, five joined panels. Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland. © Ellsworth Kelly Foundation. Photo: Ron Amstutz
The first-ever Ellsworth Kelly retrospective in the Middle East focuses on the artist’s contributions to abstract art and colour field painting and showcases iconic works that highlight his legacy.
When: 31 October 2024 – 25 February 2025
Where: M7
For Cultural Explorers
National College of Arts (NCA) auditorium, Lahore (1978). Nayyar Ali Dada architect. © Qatar Museums, photograph Noorulain Ali.
Art Mill Museum Presents MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today
MANZAR explores different interpretations of natural and urban landscapes, reflecting on cultural identities through artistic expressions.
When: 1 November 2024 – 31 January 2025
Where: National Museum of Qatar
Necklace (labba). Morocco, Rabat, Fez or Meknes. Alawite period, 18th-19th century. Gem-set enamelled gold with diamonds, rubies, sapphires. Photo: © Qatar Museums, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, JE.3.1997
Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco’s Heritage
As part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, Splendours of the Atlas will display historical artefacts, including manuscripts, ceramics, costumes and jewellery—many for the first time.
When: 2 November 2024 – 8 March 2025
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
Ektashif: Morocco at the Museum of Islamic Art delves into Morocco’s rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity, showcasing artefacts, textiles and artworks.
When: 2 November 2024 – 26 February 2025
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
Ara Güler, Aphrodisias, Aydın, 1958 – 1962. Ara Güler Museum. Photograph: Ara Güler © Ara Güler Museum
In the Footsteps of Ara Güler: Exploring the Photographer’s Legacy
A special collaboration between the Ara Güler Museum in Istanbul and Qatar Museums, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of the globally acclaimed photographer.
When: 9 August - 9 November 2024
Where: Museum of Islamic Art
For Essential Dialogues
‘Everything is red and grey’: Forensic Architecture
In the context of Israel’s genocidal military campaign in the occupied Gaza Strip, ‘Everything is red and grey’: Forensic Architecture presents a series of recent investigations produced by Forensic Architecture (FA) in collaboration with Palestinian civil society groups. This is FA’s first solo exhibition in the Gulf.
When: Coming soon
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824 - 1904), The Black Bard, Oil on canvas, 1888, 61 x 51 cm, Lusail Museum, OM.706 Photography © Qatar Museums / Lusail Museum, Doha – Qatar
Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme
The expansive three-part exhibition includes historic paintings by Gérôme and his peers, new works commissioned from contemporary artists, and holdings from Lusail Museum and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, reflecting on Gérôme’s role in imagining 'the Orient'.
When: 2 November 2024 – 22 February 2025
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
For Sports and Gaming Fans
Discover iconic objects from the history of F1, learn about pioneering drivers and re-live famous races from seven decades of thrilling competition.
When: 6 November 2024 – 1 April 2025
Where: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
This edition of Mal Lawal will highlight the history of gaming, with a specific focus on the 1990s, as seen through the lens of private collectors.
When: 15 December 2024 – 10 April 2025
Where: Msheireb Downtown Doha
Boshra Al Meraikhi is a Digital Content Planning Coordinator at Qatar Museums.
