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Mathaf to present exhibition on Baghdad Modern Art Group

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Mathaf to present exhibition on Baghdad Modern Art Group
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, today announced details of What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Experiments and...
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September 29, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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Heading to Mathaf for a screening of Waël Shawky’s Drama 1882
September 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Saw a sign for a museum near St Pancras, the usual M in a portico iconography and absentmindedly thought “متحف” (matHaf, the Arabic for museum). I’ve not had need for that bit of vocabulary for going on thirty years and yet it pops up unbidden while I’m wandering around London.

Memory is odd.
September 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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#Lina Ghotmeh et alii ift.tt/Elzs0rF | posted by afasia | daily entries on contemporary art and architecture #afasiaarchzine #afasiaarq |

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Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Lina Ghotmeh Mathaf: Arab Museum…
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Pretty damn cool. qm.org.qa/en/stories/a...
Collection Highlight: Madiha Umar, Precursor of Early Modern Calligraphy - Qatar Museums
Overview of Iraqi-American artist and calligrapher Madiha Umar’s work in the permanent collection of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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“Portrait of a Prisoner” by Inji Efflatoun (Egyptian) - Oil on canvas / 1959 - Arab Museum of Modern Art (Doha, Qatar) #WomenInArt #art #WomanArtist #artText #WomensArt #InjiEfflatoun #Efflatoun #EgyptianArt #FemaleArtist #MATHAF #WomenArtists #PortraitofaWoman #EgyptianArtist #ArabMuseumofModernArt
Inji Efflatoun was an award-winning Egyptian painter as well as a political and feminist activist. In 1959, when the Nasserite regime (under Gamal Abdel Nasser) began massive detention campaigns targeting communists, intellectuals and artists were particularly affected. Efflatoun was among those arrested and became one of the first 26 women in Egypt to be political prisoners. During her incarceration from June 1959 to July 1963, Efflatoun painted fervently … when allowed, depending on alternating periods of permissions or bans as declared by successive directors of the institution. Efflatoun completed at least 50 paintings in prison including a series of portraits of fellow inmates with similar framing, often cut above the chest, and an almost always frontal and hieratic representation of faces. Only the intensity of their gaze animates them, with varied expressions from the greatest distress to the iciest stare. Her very linear drawing, as well as the treatment of skin tones through the geometric juxtaposition of flat tints, shape the faces with their contrasting shades. These personal, individual representations of fellow prisoners stand out from her group scenes, in which the figures are often faceless—perhaps alluding to the dehumanization of inmates by the prison system. This portrait presents a close-up of a middle-age woman whose gaze is directly at us. Her expression is serious, almost somber, conveying a sense of resolve and weariness. Her skin tone is rendered in muted, earthy tones of beige and light brown, with subtle shading to suggest depth and form. Her eyes are a striking, dark green, which contrasts with the overall muted palette and draws our attention. Dark eyebrows sit above her eyes and her lips are closed in a neutral line to further emphasize her serious expression. The woman's hair is dark brown and braided, partially visible beneath a grey patterned headscarf. She is wearing a coarse loose-fitting green shirt with vertical stripes.
August 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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I saw both the Stan Douglas and Baghdad Modern Art Group shows at Bard's Hessel Museum this weekend. I was familiar with most of the former and was grateful to learn more about the latter — esp this animation by Sadik Kwaish Alfraji
The house that my father built
Multimedia installation consisting of a painting 620 x 400 cm, several ready-mades, photograph, and an animation film projected on a 700 x 900 cm. surface. Mathaf…
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July 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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In addition to the destruction of museums, historic cultural centers, and their collections, PEN America documented two instances of reported lootings from Al-Mathaf museum and Al-Israa University.
September 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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'Retrato de Mohamed Darouich al Allousi'
Creación de 1924.
Técnica: Óleo sobre lienzo.
Dimensiones: 89,2 × 59,5 cm.
Ubicación: Mathaf: Museo Árabe de Arte Moderno, Doha, Qatar.
Autor: Abdul Qadir Al Rassam (otomano / iraquí, 1882-1952)
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'Retrato de Mohamed Darouich al Allousi' Autor: Abdul Qadir Al Rassam (otomano / iraquí, 1882-1952)
August 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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JOB : Curator, Mathaf, Qatar Museums ➡️ careers.qm.org.qa/curator
May 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Mahmoud Sabri, The Death of a Child, 1963, oil on canvas, 137 x 196 cm (photograph by Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, courtesy of the artist’s family) shows a close frieze of figures mourning a child at a gravesite with angular and a dark largely blue cast.
January 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The organizers of Art Basel Qatar have tapped Wassan Al-Khudhairi, a specialist in modern and contemporary Arab art and the onetime founding director of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, to serve as artistic director of the 2027 edition.
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Wassan Al-Khudhairi Appointed Artistic Director of 2027 Art Basel Qatar
Wassan Al-Khudhairi, the onetime founding director of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, has been named artistic director of Art Basel Qatar 2027.
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May 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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After Prayer by Rudolf Ernst, 1917, Mathaf Gallery (London, UK)

#ArtHistory #ModernArt #Orientalism
The abundant light defines the opulent interior. Two figures occupy the preground: a man in rich, dark robes, and a red fez stands beside an elder in flowing cream garments, leaning on a cane. Intricate tile work adorns a central pillar, its geometric patterns drawing the eye. Smooth brushstrokes render the textures of fabric and polished stone with meticulous care. This refined handling of detail transports the viewer to a specific moment within a carefully constructed rientalist vision. The luminous atmosphere, achieved through careful layering of glazes, imbues the scene with an almost tangible warmth. Decorative grilles and elaborate woodwork suggest an established tradition of craftsmanship. The deep red carpet anchors the figures and guides the viewer's gaze across the polished floor. These elements construct a tableau of piety and learned discourse. The carefully rendered details speak to a fascination with exoticism. Ernst's precise execution constructs a palpable sense of place. "After Prayer" belongs to the broader movement of Eastern European Jewish art that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This art often focused on depicting the daily lives, religious practices, and struggles of Jewish communities the face of modernization, poverty, and rising antisemitism. It can be seen as a precursor to Social Realism, though it retains a strong emotional and psychological depth. It also aligns with the Expressionist tendencies of the time, particularly in its focus on conveying inner states rather than objective reality.
March 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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London’s National Gallery Expansion and Lina Ghotmeh’s Mathaf Campus Project: This Week’s Review - https://www.archdaily.com/1037182/londons-national-gallery-expansion-and-lina-ghotmehs-mathaf-campus-project-this-weeks-review
London’s National Gallery Expansion and Lina Ghotmeh’s Mathaf Campus Project: This Week’s Review
Dive into the latest architectural projects like the Vertex Hotel and Mathaf expansion, showcasing innovation and environmental responsiveness.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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DESTROYED AND REPORTEDLY LOOTED BY THE IDF

Al Mathaf. This Gaza museum which started as a private collection collaborated w the
@EBAFJerusalem, as well as with other foreign archaeological teams
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February 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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Great exhibits at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, but I also loved the lockers in their coatcheck made of salvaged shipping boxes.
August 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
metalocusoficial.bsky.social
Mathaf: Museo Árabe de Arte Moderno ha presentado las primeras imágenes del proyecto de ampliación de su sede actual por la arquitecta libanesa Lina Ghotmeh, quien también levantará el próximo Pabellón de Catar en la Bienal de Venecia.
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Nuevo Mathaf: Museo Árabe de Arte Moderno por Lina Ghotmeh
Mathaf: Museo Árabe de Arte Moderno, la institución del mundo árabe más importante dedicada al arte moderno y contemporáneo, ha presentado las primeras imágenes del proyecto de ampliación de su sede a...
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December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Turkish artist Inci Eviner says Qatari museum removed her video work "Harem" from its show at the last minute:
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Artist Inci Eviner Says Qatari Museum Censored Her Work About a 19th-Century Harem
Inci Eviner said that Qatar's Mathaf museum censored her work 'Harem' from a show about Jean-Léon Gérôme.
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December 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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‘Introspection as Resistance’ by Mehdi Moutashar
‘Introspection as Resistance’ by Mehdi Moutashar
Exploring themes within geometric abstraction  © Suzette Bell-Roberts The exhibition at the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, curated by Amin Alsaden, is Mehdi Moutashar’s first solo show in Qatar. It showcases new and existing works … ‘Introspection as Resistance’ by Mehdi Mout #art
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March 29, 2024 at 1:10 AM
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Art Basel Qatar Taps Former Mathaf Director Wassan Al-Khudhairi to Shape 2027 Fair
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/art-basel-qatar-artistic-director-wassan-al-khudhairi-2027-1234786338/
May 20, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Lina Ghotmeh is leading a major campus expansion for Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, Qatar. Phase one opens with a majlis-inspired library and conversation space, with future phases transforming warehouses into artist and designer studios.

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Lina Ghotmeh leads Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art's campus expansion in Doha
Lina Ghotmeh is leading a major campus expansion for Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, Qatar. Timed to coincide with Mathaf’s 15th anniversary, the first project phase was launched with the o...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Ana o ibni mn7, ilyom rohna 3a mathaf il 3ouloum w kan 3anna wa2t kteer 7elo. Daf3na bas $6 dollar, fa kteer mnee7 lana 3ashan ma3naash kteer. ❤️❤️
January 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi (Founding Director of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art) has been named Artistic Director of the next Art Basel Qatar (28-30 Jan 2027). Curatorial theme is ‘between' mr34py7j
May 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Here are more cultural heritage sites being destroyed by the IDF
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Infographic map from Al Jazeera showing cultural heritage sites destroyed by the IDF: 1. Othman bin Qashqar Mosque 2. Mathaf al-Funduq (Museum Hotel) 3. Byzane Church of Jabalia 4. Rashad El Shawa Cultural Center 5. Sayed al-Hashim Mosque 6. Qasr al-Basha 7. Library of Great Omari Mosque 8. St Hilarion Monastery 9. Al Qarara Cultural Museum 10. Church of St Porphyrius 11. Holy family Church 12. Anthedon Harbour 13. Hammam al-Sammara 14. Tell el-Ajjul fortified city
January 18, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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An Egyptian Family Gazbia Sirry • 1955
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern
Art #.artoftheday

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Art of The Day: The Family
An Egyptian Family Gazbia Sirry (1925-2021)Creator Nationality: EgyptianCreator Gender: FemaleCreator Birth Place: Cairo, EgyptDate Created: 1955Physical Dimensions: w684 x h1338 mmType: paintingsM…
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September 3, 2026 at 2:31 AM