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Tra workshop, studio e incontri. Ecco il nuovo programma formativo di Triennale Milano assieme al Qatar Museum

Triennale Milano, in collaboration with Qatar Museums, has launched a new educational program for recent graduates from Qatari universities. The initiative began with a selection call overseen by representatives of Design Doha, followed by a residency in Milan starting April 20. Five graduates—Reema Abu Hassan, Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Adriane de Souza, Maryam Hashim, and Meryem Omerspahic—participated in workshops, studio activities, and meetings during Milan Design Week. An open discussion about their experience will be held at Triennale on May 15 at 6 PM, featuring the participants and the bootcamp team.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 3, 2026 visibility 15

Museum of Islamic Art Hosts Empire of Light Exhibit Through May 2026

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, is hosting the 'Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan' exhibition, running through May 30, 2026. The show features rare Afghan artifacts, illuminated manuscripts, and contemporary works, curated by Nicoletta Fazio, and is partnered with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The museum, designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 2008, also offers weekend bazaars at MIA Park, enhancing the visitor experience with local crafts and jewelry.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 17

Islamic Art Exhibition Showcases Persian Manuscript Masterpiece

The National Museum of Korea is hosting “Islamic Art, A Journey of Radiant Light” until October 11th, featuring artifacts from the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition showcases calligraphy, paintings, and crafts from the 7th to 19th centuries, with highlights including two illustrations from the *Tahmasp Shahnameh*, a Persian miniature manuscript from the Safavid era that took over a decade to complete.

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The Challenges of Opening Gleaming New Museums in a Fraught Art Landscape

The New York Times reports on the difficulties faced by new museums opening in the current art landscape, highlighting financial pressures, shifting audience expectations, and geopolitical tensions. The article examines several recently opened or planned institutions, including the Grand Palais in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, and the National Museum of Qatar, detailing how each has navigated issues such as rising construction costs, sustainability concerns, and debates over cultural representation.

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article news schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 14 link 1 artist

‘When Crises Happen, That’s When The Arts Get To Work’: Inside The Dubai Gallery On A War Footing

The Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai has been forced to implement rigorous emergency protocols, including 'shelter in place' procedures, following a series of missile and drone strikes across the UAE. Director Antonia Carver, managing operations remotely from the UK due to travel disruptions, describes a new reality where staff must balance the physical safety of visitors with the institution's role as a sanctuary for the community. Despite a recent conditional ceasefire, the center remains on high alert while supporting a workforce deeply affected by regional instability.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 14, 2026 visibility 8 link 1 artist

The City is Our Studio: Urban Sketchers Doha bring the outdoors in

The inaugural exhibition "The City is Our Studio" by the Urban Sketchers Doha community opened at Lusail's Art Factory in Qatar. The show features works created en plein air by the group's members, who practice on-location drawing and painting to capture the essence of Doha's landscapes and everyday life.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 3, 2025 visibility 18 link 2 artists

Art Smiley Gallery officially opens, welcoming government and diplomatic guests

Art Smiley Gallery officially opened its first physical location in Al Quoz 2, Dubai, on September 5, 2025, with the launch of the "Global Art Odyssey—Where Art Meets the World!" exhibition. The hybrid-format show features 35 artists from 16 countries and runs through October 5, 2025. Distinguished guests included Khalil Abdul Wahid, fine art director from Dubai Culture Authority; Emirati artist Ahmed Al Awadhi; and Sultana Faroua Kazim, global ambassador for UNESCO IAA. The opening also included a virtual component via Art Smiley's upgraded website.

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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

Four prominent art market figures—Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Patti Wong, and Phillip Hoffman—have launched a new consultancy called New Perspectives Art Partners. The group, which also includes Dolman's son Alex, aims to provide a white-glove, case-by-case service for top-tier clients, covering buying and selling art, estate management, financing, and insurance. Each member brings specialized expertise and geographic reach across Europe, America, the Middle East, and Asia, and they will maintain their existing roles in their own businesses.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 16 link 1 artist

Katara exhibition showcases 170 artworks by 29 artists

The Katara Cultural Village Foundation in Doha, Qatar, inaugurated the “Contemporary Graphic Art” exhibition on Monday evening, featuring 170 artworks by 29 artists from Qatar and various Arab and international countries. The exhibition showcases diverse modern printing techniques, including relief, intaglio, porous, flatbed, and monochrome printing, and will run until May 18 in Hall 18 at Katara.

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China Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia: Dream Stream

The China Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia has been announced under the title "Dream Stream." The pavilion will be part of the prestigious Venice Biennale, one of the world's most important contemporary art exhibitions, and is organized by the Chinese government or cultural authorities. The announcement was made via a press release distributed by PR Newswire, highlighting China's continued participation in this global art event.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026 visibility 16

Qatar debuts immersive pavilion at Venice Biennale

Qatar has debuted an immersive pavilion at the Venice Biennale, marking a significant cultural presence at the prestigious international art exhibition. The pavilion showcases contemporary art and digital installations, reflecting Qatar's growing investment in the global art scene.

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Design Miami will expand to Dubai

Design Miami has announced plans to launch a new edition in Dubai in early 2027, in partnership with the Dubai-based cultural enterprise Alserkal. The fair, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary in Miami Beach, also runs an annual edition in Paris, while its Basel show was suspended earlier this year. The inaugural Design Miami Dubai will be led by Vilma Jurkute, executive director of Alserkal, Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Design Miami, and Jesse Lee, chairman of Design Miami and founder of Basic.Space, which acquired the fair in 2023. Beyond the annual event, the collaboration will establish a year-round programme of design talks and educational initiatives.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 18, 2025 visibility 10

Katara launches 'Mada from letter to colour'| Gulf Times

Katara Cultural Village in Qatar is launching a new exhibition titled 'Mada... From letter to colour' on Tuesday, featuring works by students from the Fine Arts Programme at Qatar University’s College of Arts and Sciences. The show blends Arabic calligraphy with modern visual arts, showcasing a range of experimental and traditional paintings that explore the evolution from lettering to color innovation.

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