Mapping Migration Memories Exhibition at Company House

“Mapping Migration Memories”, an exhibition by (IN)>Tangible Lab, will open to the public at Company House in Msheireb Downtown Doha on Wednesday, November 22.

“Mapping Migration Memories” is the result of a multi-year research project developed by (IN)>Tangible Lab, which is part of our Institute for Creative Research.

Gathering and using existing archived and recorded memories, photos, films and oral histories, the exhibition captures the historical biannual nomadic movements between the desert and the sea in Qatar.

Embarking on two expeditions to the desert, the artwork re-enacts migrations in the North and South, and documents their real locations and soundscapes.

“Mapping Migration Memories” emphasizes the importance of intangible practices and oral traditions so often lost in rapidly developing societies, and acts as a testament to the passing down of generational knowledge and human perseverance.

Company House, which is hosting the exhibition, encapsulates several of the themes explored in “Mapping Migration Memories”. It serves as a dedicated space for preserving the oral histories of Qatari pioneers while spotlighting the enduring significance of indigenous knowledge in shaping the development of modern Qatar.

“Mapping Migration Memories” is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
It will run from November 22 to January 27.

(IN)>Tangible Lab’s aim is to capture and physically translate the vibrantly diverse intangible cultural heritage within Qatar through interdisciplinary lenses. The research and design cluster brings together designers, artists, cultural scholars, scientists, and museum curators from VCU Richmond, partner institutions within Education City as well as relevant external collaborators and researchers.