A new museum dedicated to M. F. Husain, one of India's most important modernist artists, will open in Doha, Qatar, on November 28, 2025. Officially named Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, it is operated under the Qatar Foundation and will be the first museum devoted solely to Husain. The 32,300-square-foot institution, designed based on a 2008 sketch by the artist, will house a newly formed permanent collection spanning paintings, tapestries, photographs, films, installations, and poetry. Highlights include a series of paintings on Arab civilization commissioned by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Husain's final work, *Seeroo fi al ardh* (2009), which will have its own gallery. The museum is located in Doha's Education City, home to several US university outposts.
The opening marks a significant moment for the global recognition of Indian modern art, especially following Husain's record-breaking $13.8 million sale at Christie's New York in March 2025. The museum not only honors Husain's legacy as a founding member of the Bombay Progressive Artists Group and a participant in major international exhibitions like the Venice Biennale, but also underscores Qatar's growing role as a hub for art and culture. By establishing a dedicated institution for a non-Qatari artist who held Qatari citizenship, the Qatar Foundation bridges South Asian modernism with Middle Eastern cultural infrastructure, potentially influencing future cross-regional art initiatives.