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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.

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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.

For Contemporary Art Fans

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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

Painting of five colourful panels joined together.

Ellsworth Kelly, Painting for a White Wall, 1952. Oil on canvas, five joined panels. Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland. © Ellsworth Kelly Foundation. Photo: Ron Amstutz

Ellsworth Kelly at 100 

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

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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

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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: Until 9 November 2024
Where: Museum of Islamic Art

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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

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Ektashif: Morocco

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

For Essential Dialogues

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‘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: 2 November 2024 – 22 February 2025
Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

A man wrapped in pink fabric sits cross legged on a carpet, a musical instrument in the background.

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

A race helmet with the name Nasser Al Attiyah stapled to its side

The Race is On

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

Yellow text against a blue background displaying the title 'Mal Lawal 4'

Mal Lawal 4

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: 20 November 2024 – 10 April 2025
Where: National Museum of Qatar

Boshra Al Meraikhi is a Digital Content Planning Coordinator at Qatar Museums.

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