Past Exhibitions

Past Exhibition

Hana Al Saadi: Proposal for a Public Sculpture

25 February - 13 May 2018

Hana Al Saadi (b.1989, Doha) works in sculpture to investigate the relationship between the individual and collective, personhood and society, focusing on the politics and stereotypes of gender roles.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Past Exhibition

Powder and Damask: Islamic Arms and Armour from the collection of Fadel Al-Mansoori

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27 August 2017 - 12 May 2018

Islamic arms and armour from the private collection of Fadel Al Mansoori, on view at the Museum of Islamic Art, 27 August 2017 through 12 May 2018.

Museum of Islamic Art

Past Exhibition

Imperial Threads: Motifs and artisans from Turkey, Iran and India

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15 March 2017 - 27 January 2018

A new perspective to the Museum of Islamic Art’s collection shown by the connection between three major dynasties who mark the start of the early modern period in Islamic art.

Museum of Islamic Art

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German Encounters

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3 October 2017 - 20 January 2018

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Project Space 9: Basim Magdy

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14 March - 14 September 2017

Basim Magdy works in painting, drawing, text, photography and film.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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AIR 2: Unfolding Creative Methods

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12 June - 19 August 2017

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Picasso-Giacometti

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27 February - 21 May 2017

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Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective

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16 October 2016 - 16 April 2017

The retrospective presents the first monograph of artist Dia al-Azzawi, major modern artist of the Arab world. Showing over 500 works, in a range of media, the exhibition maps an itinerary of modernism across which history is recuperated and transfigured into means for giving form to modern life.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Treasures of China

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7 September 2016 - 7 January 2017

Discover the rich tapestry of China's 5,000-year history through 100 remarkable artefacts.

Museum of Islamic Art

A camel coloured, aged, leather boxing glove lies on its side.

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Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend

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7 July - 5 November 2016

Curated by 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, this exhibition presents a unique collection of artefacts from the career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Museum of Islamic Art

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FOCUS: Works from Mathaf Collection, Part 2

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10 March - 4 September 2016

FOCUS: Works from Mathaf Collection is an ongoing series of solo exhibitions featuring artists from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Qajar Women: Images of Women in 19th century Iran

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8 April 2015 - 11 June 2016

This exhibition showcases Qajar artwork from the MIA collection that demonstrate the centrality of women in the artistic expression of 19th-century Iran and explores how these historic innovations continue to inspire contemporary artists.

Museum of Islamic Art

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