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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Sabine Schründer
DESCRIPTION:Through a non-narrative and subjective approach\, Sabine Schründer presents selected projects from recent years\, inviting audiences into an immersive space where images\, texts\, and audio intersect. \nThe talk introduces Off the Grid\, Schründer’s ongoing project developed during an artistic research journey in the Arctic. Moving between visual material and spoken readings\, the lecture explores processes of transformation within systems\, social structures\, and individual perception where meaning is approached as something that shifts and reconfigures across environments and media. \nPlease register to attend this talk. \n\n  \nArtist Bio\nSabine Schründer (b. 1973\, Telgte\, Germany) lives and works as a multimedia artist in Berlin. She studied photography at the Fachhochschule Bielefeld and at RMIT University in Melbourne. Her work has been exhibited internationally and has been shaped by artist residencies in India\, Iceland\, Portugal\, Finland\, and the Arctic. She teaches visual media at the Lette Verein Berlin. \nHer artistic practice explores processes of transformation in systems\, social structures\, and individual perception. She is particularly interested in thought structures\, states of consciousness\, and the conditions under which meaning arises\, shifts\, or disappears. In her artist talk\, Sabine Schründer will give insight into different bodies of work and explain her non-narrative approach. She will also address questions of absence and presence in her practice\, as well as ways of visualizing psychological and emotional structures.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/visiting-artist-sabine-schrunder/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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SUMMARY:Tasmeem Doha 2026: Transmit - Print Fair
DESCRIPTION:Tasmeem Doha 2026: Transmit is proud to announce the Print Fair\, taking place at the VCUarts Qatar Campus from February 7–9\, 2026\, from 3-9 p.m.\, at the Saffron Hall. \nThe Print Fair will feature the following exhibitors: \n40MUSTAQEL\nBANANAFISH\nBAO Books\nBin Atiah Studio\nCairo Art Book Fair\nGoodbye Press\nHWF Studio\nPrinter Matter\nSet Margins\nThe WANAWAL\nWARAQ\nWater With Water\nWedogood \nJoin us for three days of celebrating independent publishing\, print culture\, and creative exchange! \nIn addition\, the Fair will include workshops\, talks\, and performances for attendees to participate in and enjoy. \nFor more information\, view the Tasmeem Doha website. \nTo view and register for events that will be held during the Print Fair\, click here.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/tasmeem-doha-2026-transmit-print-fair/
LOCATION:Saffron Hall\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Tasmeem
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SUMMARY:ARTWEEK 2026: Community as Practice
DESCRIPTION:VCUarts Qatar presents the second edition of ARTWEEK 2026: Community as Practice\, hosted by the Painting and Printmaking (PAPR) Department on campus in Doha. \nRooted in collaboration\, care\, and openness\, ARTWEEK 2026 brings together students\, artists\, educators\, and cultural practitioners to explore how communities form through artistic practice\, and how learning unfolds within and beyond the studio. \nAcross three days\, the program features workshops\, lecture-performances\, panel discussions\, open studios\, and informal gatherings. Emphasizing the studio as both a site of making and exchange\, ARTWEEK foregrounds shared experience\, dialogue\, and collective rhythms of working together as central to contemporary art education. \nBuilding on collaborations between VCUarts Qatar and VCUarts Richmond\, and conversations sparked by Living to Learn: Art & Education for the Common Good\, ARTWEEK 2026 positions Qatar as a key site for rethinking the future of art education\, pedagogy\, and community-driven practice\, with particular attention to regional networks and alternative spaces emerging from the Gulf. \nSpeakers & Guest Artists\nSara Niroobakhsh · Mohammed Somji · Keng Sen Ong · Rose Lejeune · Habeeb Abu Futtaim · Naiza Khan · Sarah Rifkey · Walid Sadek · Aissa Deebi · Zeina Al Arida · Rola Khayyat · Noah Simblist · Dean Amir Berbić \n  \n\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026\nDifferent Modalities of Community Practice\nJoin us for the opening keynote of ARTWEEK 2026\, Different Modalities of Community Practice\, featuring theatre and artistic director\, Keng Sen Ong. A lunch reception will follow the keynote address.  \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \nKeynote: 12–1:30 p.m.\nLunch reception: 1:30–2:30 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \nLiving to Learn: Art & Education for the Common Good\nThis panel discussion centered around Noah Simblist’s book\, Living to Learn: Art & Education for the Common Good\, will be moderated by Simblist and include panelists Sarah Rifkey\, Walid Sadek\, Dr. Aissa Deebi and Zeina Arida. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n2:30–4 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \n\nMonday\, February 2\, 2026\nStudio Visits by Sara Niroobakhsh\nPAPR students are invited to attend a session with Sara Niroobakhsh\, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over two decades of experience working across Canada\, the U.S.\, Iran\, and the UAE. Niroobakhsh is currently a Visiting Assistant Art Professor in the Interactive Media program at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). \n10 a.m.–12:20 p.m. \nClosed event for invited PAPR students only. \n  \nArtistic Communities & Shared Practices\nThis panel discussion\, moderated by Rola Khayyat\, will be a conversation on how artists collaborate\, share knowledge\, support one another\, and explore collective making. Panelists in this discussion include Rose Lejeune\, Mohamed Somji\, Habeeb Abu Futtaim and Naiza Khan. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n1:30–3 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \nPainting + Printmaking Open Studios\nExplore the Department of Painting + Printmaking at our Open Studios event!  \nStep into our studios. Immerse yourself in our inspiring environment. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious\, this is a great chance to discover the art – and heart – of our community! \nObserve our students working on their creative projects. Engage with them and learn more about their artistic practices and research. Chat with our friendly faculty who will be on hand to provide information on our curriculum\, projects\, and future opportunities.  \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n3:30–5:30 p.m.\nPAPR Studios\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \n\nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026\nWhen the System Fails Us: Community as Practice\nAcross the SWANA region\, artists are increasingly questioning dominant cultural frameworks shaped by power\, capital\, and ideology — including Western institutional models long complicit in silencing\, extraction\, and erasure. In the context of the genocide in Gaza and widening repression\, many artists are choosing not to wait for permission or inclusion within systems that demand neutrality in the face of violence. \nThis workshop looks at how artists are building otherwise: forming collectives\, creating alternative spaces\, sharing resources\, and developing ways of practising that are rooted in community rather than institutional approval. These efforts are complex and often fragile\, shaped by real challenges and limitations\, but they are intentional\, principled\, and growing. \nDrawing on examples from across the SWANA region\, this workshop will be a space to think together — to share what we are seeing\, what we are part of\, and what feels possible. Rather than offering fixed answers\, the session focuses on building shared language\, confidence\, and ways of working\, and on imagining how artists can continue reshaping the cultural landscape by building otherwise\, together. \n10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nClosed event for invited PAPR students only. \n  \nArt\, Care\, and Technical Mediation: Performing Life in Contemporary Contexts\nThis lecture introduces the transdisciplinary research practice of Sara Niroobakhsh\, Artist and Research Scholar at New York University Abu Dhabi\, working at the intersection of performance\, bio-technological inquiry\, and immersive systems. Developed through long-term collaboration with scientific laboratories and researchers\, her work examines the body as a site of care and construction\, foregrounding fragility\, intimacy\, and the limits of control within contemporary technological frameworks. The lecture explores how voice\, sensation\, and embodied processes are mediated through technology\, inviting reflection on inherited assumptions about identity\, origin\, creation\, and biological determinism. \nThe talk will be followed by closing remarks by PAPR Director\, Dr. Aissa Deebi. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n12:30–2 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \nLunch Break & Music\nJoin us for lunch and live music by Michel Dagher (Spice Collective) during the last day of ARTWEEK 2026. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n2–3:30 p.m.\nCourtyard\, VCUarts Qatar
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-week-2026/
LOCATION:VCUARTS QATAR\, VCUarts Qatar\,Al Luqta Street\,Education City\, Doha\, Qatar\, 8095\, Qatar
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Art from Qatar: The Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani Collection
DESCRIPTION:This journey has not merely been about accumulating works but rather about experiencing and understanding the dynamic pulse of Qatari culture through its creative expressions.\n– H.E. Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani \n  \nVCUarts Qatar is proud to host the official book launch of Contemporary Art from Qatar: The Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani Collection (Skira Arte\, 2026) as part of Art Basel Qatar’s program.  \nSpanning three decades of collecting\, the book traces the evolution of Qatari art from traditional motifs rooted in heritage to contemporary practices shaped by global dialogue and rapid transformation. \nAccompanying the launch is VCUarts Qatar’s latest exhibition: نبض المكان | Pulse of Place: Selected Works from the Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani Collection\, featuring works by 11 Qatari artists and designers—all VCUarts Qatar alumni—included in the book as key voices shaping Qatar’s contemporary visual culture. \nWe look forward to welcoming you as we mark the enduring legacy of H.E. Dr. Abdulla — a pioneering champion of Qatar’s creative ambitions and cultural life. \n  \nThe exhibition curated by Dina Alkhateeb and Chase Westfall\, \nSpecial thanks to H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani for sharing part of his collection and launching his book at VCUarts Qatar\, Sheikh Fahad bin Jabor Al Thani\, Anas Kutit and al markhiya gallery. \n  \nExhibition \nDate: Jan. 25–Mar. 7\, 2026\nDaily Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nLocation: The Gallery\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \n\n  \nArtist Bios\nAISHA AL-SOWAIDI\n B. 1983\nAisha Al-Sowaidi is a multidisciplinary designer based in Doha\, Qatar\, whose work reflects the intersection of tradition and modernity in Qatar’s evolving landscape. Drawing inspiration from cultural shifts\, her designs fuse past experiences with contemporary aesthetics\, creating objects that evoke nostalgia and familiarity. She earned her bachelor’s in graphic design and her master’s in design studies from VCUarts Qatar. Her work invites viewers to reflect on the connection between personal spaces and the changing world around them. \nAMEENA AL-BUAINAIN\n B. 1996\nAmeena Al-Buainain is a Qatari artist based in Doha\, known for painting and printmaking. Her work has been featured at Alhosh Gallery and The Gallery at VCUarts Qatar in 2020. Al-Buainain holds a bachelor’s degree in painting and printmaking (minor in art history) from VCUarts Qatar. Her practice reflects her commitment to exploring and expanding her artistic voice. \nBOUTHAYNA AL-MUFTAH\n B. 1987\nBouthayna Al-Muftah\, a Qatari multidisciplinary artist\, navigates painting\, printmaking\, and documentation. Her evolving practice has created immersive installations and dynamic performance pieces anchored in Qatar’s cultural heritage. Al-Muftah received her bachelor’s degree from VCUarts Qatar in 2009. She has designed the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 poster and exhibited internationally\, including M7\, Palais de Tokyo\, and Cosmoscow. \nFATMA AL-REMAIHI\n B. 1986\nFatma Al-Remaihi is a Qatari artist working in sketchbooking\, drawing\, and painting. She holds a master’s in studio art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2016) and a bachelor’s in graphic design from VCUarts Qatar (2010). Her work explores identity\, agency\, and the multiple roles she navigates in life. \nFATIMA MOHAMMED\n B. 1993\nFatima Mohammed is a contemporary Qatari artist working in mixed media\, printmaking\, and installation art. She graduated from VCUarts Qatar with a bachelor’s in painting and printmaking with a minor in art history (2016). Mohammed has participated in residencies at Fire Station Doha and ISCP New York\, with exhibitions locally and internationally. \nGHADA AL-KHATER\n B. 1989\nGhada Al-Khater is a Qatari multidisciplinary artist whose work blends art\, politics\, and social issues through cartoons\, illustrations\, and sculptures. She has exhibited at Ajyal Film Festival\, Doha Fire Station\, QM Gallery – Al Riwaq\, Art 29\, and internationally. She was an artist in residence at Cité Internationale des Arts\, Paris (2018)\, and received the Artist of the Year Award at the 2018 Grazia Editors’ Choice Awards. \nMANAR AL-MUFTAH\n B. 1985\nManar Al-Muftah is a Qatari visual artist and graphic designer whose work explores identity\, memory\, and Qatar’s cultural landscape. She earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from VCUarts Qatar (2007). Her work incorporates Arabic calligraphy through printmaking\, collage\, and mixed media\, with exhibitions locally and internationally. \nMARYAM AL-HOMAID\n B. 1988\nMaryam Al-Homaid is a Qatari interdisciplinary artist and Assistant Professor in the Graphic Design Department at VCUarts Qatar. She holds a bachelor’s in graphic design and a master’s in design studies from VCUarts Qatar. Her work examines Qatar’s social and economic transformation and has been exhibited internationally\, merging digital design with handcrafted textiles. \nRODA AL THANI\n B. 1991\nRoda Al Thani is a visual artist based in Doha\, Qatar\, and a producer at Qatar Museums\, leading the animated series Hazawy. She is a graphic design graduate from VCUarts Qatar and holds a master’s in visual narrative from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her work engages audiences locally and globally. \nSHOUQ AL-MANA\n B. 1996\nShouq Al-Mana is a contemporary Qatari artist who holds a bachelor’s degree in painting and printmaking from VCUarts Qatar. Her work spans painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, exploring culture\, unity\, and identity. She has represented Qatar internationally with Generation Amazing Foundation projects\, public sculptures\, sustainability campaigns\, and conferences. \nAMNA AL-DARWISH\nAmna Al-Darwish is a Fine Art graduate from VCUarts Qatar\, specializing in Interior Design. She explores painting and contemporary art through various mediums\, capturing her personal connections to her surroundings\, and aims to inspire appreciation for the world. 
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LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Exhibition,The Gallery
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SUMMARY:November 24: Films That Move You – The Art of Creating Stories with Impact
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass in the framework of the EU Delegation Short Film Festival\n\n\n\nThis masterclass explores how film can be a catalyst for empathy\, awareness\, and social change\, with a special focus on inclusive storytelling and the role of women in the industry. \nIn “Films That Move You\,” filmmakers Jamillah van der Hulst and Conrad Alleblas of JaJa Film Productions guide participants through the creative and practical journey of making socially impactful films. \nThe session includes: \n\nAn introduction to their work and the role of women within their company\, and their filmmaking approach\nThe creative process: script development\, shaping storylines\, working with sound and visuals\nThe production process: planning\, budgeting\, pitching\, and distribution\nTwo compelling case studies\nConcludes with a Q&A session\, inviting engagement and reflection\n\nSign up for the masterclass here. \n\n\nSpeaker bios\nJamillah van der Hulst \nGraduated in marketing from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences\, Jamillah began her career in communications for international NGOs. In 2012\, she founded JaJa Film Productions and transitioned into filmmaking\, later discovering a passion for directing. Her first full-length documentary\, Fighting for Life (2018)\, won the Peace and Sport Documentary Prize at the SPORTEL Awards in Monaco. Jamillah’s work focuses on inspiring stories of individuals striving to make a meaningful impact. \nConrad Alleblas \nBefore co-founding JaJa Film Productions in 2012\, Conrad built a career in elite sports (speed skating and cycling) and later transitioned into sports and interim management. As a producer and cameraman\, he combines strong organisational and fundraising skills with a powerful visual style. He is involved in all stages of production and aims to deliver meaningful\, impactful storytelling.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/films-that-move-you-the-art-of-creating-stories-with-impact/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:VC x VCUarts Qatar: Sudan Through Art - Filmmaking\, Resistance & Identity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Video Consortium\n\n\n\nAfter a year of powerful screenings and conversations\, the Video Consortium Doha Hub returns with a special evening dedicated to Sudanese filmmaking\, resilience\, and resistance. \nThrough a curated selection of short films\, we’ll explore how Sudanese artists\, filmmakers\, and journalists are using creative expression to respond to conflict\, preserve cultural identity\, and advocate for justice. From deeply personal stories of loss and memory to bold acts of artistic defiance\, these films reflect the strength and spirit of Sudan’s people in times of crisis. \nHosted in collaboration with TrueNorth Qatar and VCUarts Qatar\, this event will feature three acclaimed films followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with leading Sudanese voices shaping art and storytelling today. \n\n\nScreening Programme\n‘Kamala Ibrahim Ishag: States of Oneness’ (7 mins) by Suzannah Mirghani. \n‘States of Oneness’ celebrates pioneering Sudanese painter Kamala Ibrahim Ishag. Blending the earthly and the spiritual\, the film explores her six-decade career and her distinctive works that entwine human and plant forms to reflect on nature\, womanhood\, and the unseen rhythms of life. \nSuzannah Mirghani is a Sudanese-Russian filmmaker\, writer\, and researcher whose work explores themes of identity\, postcolonialism\, and gender in the Arab world. Known for her award-winning short Al-Sit\, Mirghani blends academic inquiry with visual storytelling\, amplifying underrepresented voices and centering nuanced portrayals of Sudanese and Arab womanhood in both documentary and fiction film. \n  \n‘El Maradh Ma Bektil / When It’s Time’ (16 mins) by Awad Hashim Karrar. \n‘When It’s Time’ documentary follows Awad Hashim Karrar on an emotional journey as he faces his father’s declining health and eventual passing\, capturing grief\, love\, and the quiet strength found in saying goodbye. \nAwad Hashim Karrar is an acclaimed Sudanese filmmaker whose work delves into themes of memory\, revolution\, and the reclamation of African identity through cinema. Drawing from Sudan’s complex histories and the lived experiences of its people\, Karrar’s films weave personal and collective memory into powerful visual narratives. His storytelling often explores the intersection of art and activism\, using film as a tool to document social movements\, challenge stereotypes\, and reimagine Africa’s place in global cinema. \n  \n‘Fleeing Sudan: Crossing the Channel to the UK’ (33 mins)\, an Al Jazeera Witness documentary\, by Camille Toulmé & Julien Goudichaud \nNearly 20 years after his brother died on the refugee trail\, Daba follows his path as conflict erupts in Sudan. Stuck in Calais’s “Jungle” after 200 failed crossings\, he clings to one mission: repatriate his brother’s body knowing there’s no way back. \nCamille Toulmé is a journalist and director\, whose favorite subjects revolve around migration issues and the Arab world. She mainly worked for the international broadcaster Arte for whom she has covered censorship in Egypt\, the first crossing of the Channel by exiles as well as the crisis of the pandemic. Gradually\, she moved towards a more documentary approach to subjects as with her awarded film about a young Syrian refugee\, called ‘Rawa’. \nJulien Goudichaud is a director. Correspondent in Africa for AFP\, Julien has made numerous documentaries around the world. Thus ‘Missionary in Mosul’ is a good example broadcasted on the French national channel\, France TV. In 2020\, he directed ‘Calais: Door of the Exodus’ for the international broadcaster Arte and his multi-awarded documentary ‘Confined Outside’ was shown in Clermont Ferrand\, Namur and 12 other festivals. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nAfter the screening\, we will have an insightful discussion panel moderated by Eiman Mirghani\, award-winning Sudanese director and producer based in Qatar. \nThe panel will be featuring: \nAssil Diab: Sudanese visual artist\, graphic designer\, and graffiti pioneer\, and the first female graffiti artist from both Sudan and Qatar. A two-time TEDx speaker and VCUarts graduate\, she uses her “artivism” to honor stories of resilience and social change.  \nSuzannah Mirghani: Creator of ‘Kamala Ibrahim Ishag: States of Oneness’. \nSalma Abdalla: Sudanese creator\, researcher\, and founder of Andariya – a multilingual digital media and research platform dedicated to positive storytelling from Sudan and to the East and Horn of Africa region. Her work amplifies African voices through cultural programming\, storytelling\, and research across the region and its diaspora. \nAwad Hashim Karrar: Creator of ‘When It’s Time’. \n\n\n Schedule\n5:30 pm – Doors open \n6:00 pm – Film Screenings \n7:00 pm – Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A \n\n\nAdmission\nFree entry. But tickets must be reserved through the VC or VCUarts Qatar platform for entry. Please note that all attendees are required to present a government-issued ID at the entrance. \nPlease reserve tickets here. \nConvenient parking is available on campus\, with ECS North Parking near The Dome as an additional option. \n 
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/vc-x-vcuarts-qatar-sudan-through-art-filmmaking-resistance-identity/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:paths of the wind weave shadows bare bones of a mat by Yee I-Lann
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of the artist and Silverlens (Manila/New York) \n  \n\n\nRelated Events\n\nNov. 08\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Exhibition Reception\nNov. 08\, 5:00 – 6:30 PM – Artist Talk: Yee I-Lann will present the Keynote Address at the 2025 Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. The event is free\, but registration is required. \n\n  \n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\nThe Gallery at VCUarts Qatar is pleased to present\, in partnership with the Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art\, paths of the wind weave shadows bare bones of a mat\, an exhibition by artist Yee I-Lann. \nIn her exhibition paths of the wind weave shadows bare bones of a mat\, artist Yee I-Lann challenges established grammars. The strained syntax of the exhibition’s title (borrowed from one of its featured works) stands in for the Malaysian artist’s larger project of testing conventions and applying pressure to encoded structures. The reader is pulled up by the absence of expected articles\, prepositions and punctuation. These absences interrupt subject hierarchy and temporal continuity\, making multiple\, malleable readings available simultaneously. Nouns and adjectives double as verbs. Verbs double as nouns. For Yee\, these kinds of generative disruptions are an essential part of the post-colonial effort. Rather than seeking to simply topple or invert structures of hegemonic power\, Yee works to redistribute that power and agency within a democratic assembly: to revert\, as she expresses it\, “the beaurocrat’s desk back into the communal mat” – like the traditional tikar mats which served as the literal and symbolic seat of egalitarian tribal governance in pre-colonial Malaysia.[1] \n…bare bones of a mat brings together four of Yee’s major bodies of work: TIKAR/MEJA\, Picturing Power\, Rasa Sayang\, and Tikar Reben. TIKAR/MEJA illustrates the reversion of power structures described above: For the series\, Yee collaborated with indigenous weavers from Bajau Sama Di Laut communities in Sabah\, Malaysia to create brightly colored tikar mats bearing the silhouettes of western-style tables. “A table on a mat can be rolled up\, ‘eaten’ by the mat\, like a stone covered by paper in a game of rock paper scissors\,” explains the artist. Picturing Power remixes archival photographs from Dutch-colonial Malaysia to subvert and un-fix the authority of colonial narratives\, and to examine the complexity and complicity  of photography’s role in the formation of Malaysian identity. For the Rasa Sayang works\, Yee edited donated images of hugs\, generating an alphabet from these gestures of embrace. The potency of these small acts of care is supercharged as each letterform is rendered in vibrating orange and blue. Begun in 2012\, this typeface would later provide a literal body language for articulating\, in poetic and cathartic terms\, the emotional arc of the COVID 19 pandemic\, asserting the necessity of human connection in times of alienation and division. Extending these themes\, in Tikar Reben a 63 meter tikar “ribbon” becomes a figurative bridge between neighboring coastal communities. The locally-woven mat provides a cultural and economic tie\, uniting peoples divided by legacies of nationalism and displacement. For Yee\, engagements like these provide “a way of thinking\, and rethinking\, about how we use and share space ­– the space of community (politics)\, the space of storytelling\, the space of cultural production and economics (art-making).”[3] \npaths of the wind weave shadows bare bones of a mat is curated by Meriem Aiouna and Chase Westfall.  \nSpecial thanks to Silverlens Galleries (New York\, Manila) and the Shane Akeroyd Collection.  \n  \n\n   \n[1] Yee I-Lann\, conversation with the author\, March 5\, 2025. \n[2]  Pauline Fan\, Rasa Sayang–A Sense of Loss and Love\, exhibition essay (Mind Set Art Center\, 2014). \n[3]  Yee I-Lann\, “Art Basel OVR: Portals 2021\,” Silverlens Galleries\, June 16–19\, 2021\,  https://www.silverlensgalleries.com/exhibitions/2021-06-16/art-basel-ovr-portals-2021. \n  \n\n\nArtist Biography\nYee I-Lann (b. 1971\, Kota Kinabalu\, Sabah\, Malaysian Borneo) is an artist whose interdisciplinary practice spans photomedia\, textiles\, installation\, filmmaking\, and community collaboration. Her work explores the entanglements of colonial histories\, local cosmologies\, and structures of power across the Southeast Asian region and its global connectivities. In recent years\, she has collaborated with Dusun and Bajau Sama Dilaut weavers in Sabah\, developing a mat-based practice in which the tikar functions as medium\, method\, and philosophy—often centering counter-narratives and histories from below. These works explore decolonial imagination\, collective making\, cultural resilience\, and the everyday as a site of critical engagement. Her art has been widely exhibited in museums and biennales across Asia\, Europe\, Australia\, and North America\, and is held in major international collections. Based in Kota Kinabalu\, Yee has served on the boards of FINAS and Forever Sabah\, and is co-founding partner of Kota-K Art Gallery. She describes herself as an “&”.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/paths-of-the-wind-weave-shadows-bare-bones-of-a-mat-by-yee-i-lann/
LOCATION:THE GALLERY AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:The Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:تشكيل المستقبل | Shaping the Future - VCUarts Richmond x Qatar Exhibition Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Qatar Campus – Oct. 01–28\, 2025\nMachines of Loving Grace\nProject Space\, Saffron Hall\nFree – Open invitation \nRichmond Campus: Oct. 13–Nov. 1\, 2025\nQatar Week Exhibition 2025: Digital Drift\nThe Anderson\, Richmond\, Virginia\, USA\nFree – Open invitation \n  \n\n  \nAs part of the annual exhibition exchange between VCUarts’ Richmond and Qatar campuses\, تشكيل المستقبل | Shaping the Future showcases the advanced digital fabrication and design capabilities of the two schools\, highlighting the profound impact of these technologies on research\, innovation and learning.  \nTwo exhibitions will be presented concurrently: on the Qatar campus\, Machines of Loving Grace will showcase selected projects from VCUarts Richmond’s Digital Fabrication course\, taught by Chris Mahonski. The Richmond campus will present Digital Drift\, featuring projects selected by Digital Design + Fabrication Head Shankar Padmanabhan and Coordinator Hala Amer\, in collaboration with the VCUarts Qatar Gallery staff. For more information\, see the exhibition descriptions below. \n  \n\n  \nMachines of Loving Grace\nThe exhibition Machines of Loving Grace is inspired by Richard Brautigan’s 1967 poem “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace\,” a work that offers a countercultural vision of the technological revolution which was then on the horizon. Brautigan’s tone hovers between utopian sincerity and ironic detachment—a tension that remains unresolved in our own anxious relationship with technology today. Many artists and designers working with digital fabrication echo this ambiguity: captivated by its seductive precision\, yet unsettled by its mechanical rigidity and the questions of agency and authorship it provokes. \nThe works in this exhibition reflect that spectrum. Some artists take advantage of digital tools for their supra-human accuracy\, while others treat digital formats as readymades or found objects. Digital processes become points of departure for experimentation\, folding back on themselves in material play and cultural commentary. For many of the artists\, this is a first engagement with digital fabrication\, bringing fresh perspectives to the process. The works are united by that freshness and an expansive sense of curiosity and exploration\, echoing Brautigan’s ambivalent vision of a future in which technology is a vehicle of both grace and control. \nThis exhibition is organized by Chris Mahonski and The Gallery at VCUarts Qatar\, in partnership with VCUarts Richmond. \nRichmond team \nChris Mahonski – Digital Fabrication Technician\, Sculpture + Extended Media \nQatar team  \nDina AlKhateeb – Associate Curator of Campus Projects \nShankar Padmanabhan – Head of Digital Design + Fabrication \nChase Westfall – Head of Gallery \nSyed Ahmed – Gallery Assistant \n\n\nDigital Drift\nFar from being a set of tools\, digital fabrication is an emergent methodology in motion—a drift across disciplines\, materials\, and modes of making. The works in Digital Drift reveal how contemporary art and design practices are reshaped when computation meets craft. \nAt its core\, digital fabrication affords an iterative rhythm of making and remaking\, where prototypes are not endpoints but steps in a process of discovery. This capacity for rapid experimentation enables forms and ideas to evolve in real time\, pushing projects beyond static design solutions toward open-ended inquiries. \nEqually\, material agency becomes central. In these works\, materials are not passive substrates but active collaborators\, responding to digital instructions with resistance\, fragility\, or unexpected adaptation. This reciprocity between tool and matter opens new aesthetic and structural possibilities that extend the language of design. \nMany of the projects in Digital Drift move between hand and machine\, merging the embodied knowledge of craft with the precision of algorithmic control. This hybridity dissolves old binaries—digital versus manual\, craft versus computation—and situates making as a negotiation between tradition and technology. \nFinally\, the exhibition reflects a culture of collaboration. Digital fabrication thrives in shared studios and shops where artists\, designers\, and researchers work alongside engineers and technologists. These cross-disciplinary exchanges create an ecosystem in which ideas circulate and methodologies shift\, underscoring the drift that defines contemporary practice. \nBy bringing together works by faculty\, students\, and alumni\, Digital Drift frames digital fabrication as a shared space of inquiry—where experimentation\, collaboration\, and material exploration open new possibilities for contemporary art and design. \nThis exhibition is organized by The Gallery and Digital Design + Fabrication at VCUarts Qatar\, in partnership with The Anderson and VCUarts Richmond. \nQatar team  \nMeriem Aiouna – Associate Curator of Special Projects \nHala Amer – Digital Design + Fabrication Coordinator \nShankar Padmanabhan – Head of Digital Design + Fabrication \nChase Westfall – Head of Gallery \nRichmond team \nSarah Irvin – Administrative Coordinator\, The Anderson \nChris Mahonski – Digital Fabrication Technician\, Sculpture + Extended Media
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/shaping-the-future/
CATEGORIES:The Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Forensic Architecture - Palestine Projects: Al-Dawayima\, Doctor Testimony\, Tantura
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery at VCUarts Qatar is pleased to present Forensic Architecture – Palestine Projects: Al-Dawayima\, Doctor Testimony\, Tantura.  \nSince its founding in 2010\, Forensic Architecture has “employ[ed] cutting-edge techniques in spatial analysis and digital modelling to reconstruct incidents of state violence and human rights violations.” (Forensic Architecture). The two main investigations exhibited here examine the systematic execution and mass burial of Palestinians carried out by Israeli forces in 1948\, with a focus on two villages\, Tantura and al-Dawayima\, which were ethnically cleansed and subsequently erased from the region’s landscape during the Nakba. These works reveal a chilling continuity between Israel’s modus operandi of ethnic cleansing and displacement during that period\, and as currently being suffered by Palestinians in Gaza. Exhibited here publicly in Doha for the first time\, the projects foreground the voices of survivors of 1948 through a process of reconstructing lost lifeworlds\, and testify to the Palestinian experience of an ongoing and escalating Nakba. \nThe Exhibition is on view in the Saffron Hall Project Space from August 28–September 21\, 2025. \n  \n\n\nAbout Forensic Architecture\n\n\nForensic Architecture (FA) is a research agency based at Goldsmiths\, University of London\, dedicated to investigating human rights violations including violence committed by states\, police forces\, militaries\, and corporations. FA works in partnership with institutions across civil society\, from grassroots activists and legal teams to international NGOs and media organisations\, to carry out investigations with and on behalf of communities and individuals affected by conflict\, police brutality\, border regimes and environmental violence.FA’s investigations employ pioneering techniques in spatial and architectural analysis\, open-source research\, digital modelling\, immersive technologies\, and situated interviewing. Findings from FA’s investigations have been presented in a multitude of fora including national and international courtrooms\, parliamentary inquiries\, exhibitions\, international media\, citizen’s tribunals and community assemblies. \nhttp://forensic-architecture.org/
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/forensic-architecture-palestine/
LOCATION:Saffron Hall Project Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250908T053044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T113847Z
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SUMMARY:YA 3ASAL
DESCRIPTION:YA 3ASAL\nThe Gallery at VCUarts Qatar is pleased to present YA 3ASAL\, an exhibition by artist and designer Sarah Elawad. \nIn YA 3ASAL\, Elawad—an alumna of the school—honors the role that sweets play in Arab and Sudanese traditions of hospitality: \n“The Arab culture of hospitality is so aided by sweet things… sweets are tied to celebration… and the act of giving sweets is seen as an act of love and well wishes to those around us—a way of spreading joy and happiness.” \nTraditions of hospitality provide continuity\, reconnecting us with our past while expressing care and an ongoing commitment to communal\, spiritual\, and cultural values. This can be especially important in times of difficulty. Elawad asks: \n“When loss and uncertainty are all around us… how can the sharing of these small delicacies strengthen us and our sense of connection and community? How can they bring us joy again?” \nReferencing a common Arabic term of endearment (“يا عسل” – ‘Hey\, Honey!’)\, Elawad also invokes the romance and seduction of sweets. Trained as a graphic designer\, she explores iconic treats and candies of the MENA not only as cultural markers\, but as enticing graphic and visual forms—elaborating and exaggerating these in playful typologies. \nIn doing so\, YA 3ASAL offers a sensory experience as rich and alluring as its subject matter\, through shimmery patterned fabrics\, brightly colored walls\, dramatic lighting\, and glowing television screens—elements that also nod to the domestic spaces\, living rooms\, and parlors in which these sweets and the rituals of hospitality and family life are shared. \nYA 3ASAL is on view August 28–October 9\, 2025.  \nCurated by Chase Westfall and Dina Alkhateeb. \n  \n\n   \nIn Conversation with Sarah Elawad\nJoin us for a public “In Conversation” event with artist Sarah Elawad and VCUarts Qatar associate professor Nathan Ross Davis beginning at 5:30 PM on September 16\, 2025. \nThe event will be followed by a reception open to the public from 6:30–8 PM. \nPlease RSVP via this link. \n  \n\n  \nArtist Biography\nSarah Elawad is a British Sudanese artist. She received her MFA in Graphic Design from the Yale School of Art in 2023 and her BFA in Graphic Design from VCUArts Qatar. Sarah’s artwork celebrates beauty\, love\, and her culture\, often highlighted through explorations of her interpersonal relationships. Her visual practice is collage-like\, kitsch\, and experimental\, encompassing a diverse range of materials such as experimental prints\, garments\, textiles\, video art\, installations\, and more. \nSarah has had work exhibited in New York\, Amsterdam\, Shanghai\, Doha and more. She has most recently had two solo shows exhibiting her work at the Brown Arts Institute in Rhode Island and also at the 10___12 Gallery in Istanbul. Sarah has also participated in various art book fairs around the world under the experimental printing project she co-founded: Water With Water. Her work has been included in the artist book collection in the Watson Library at The MET in New York\, The British Library in London\, the Asia Art Archive in Brooklyn\, and others. \nsarahelawad.com \n@sarahmelawad
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/ya-3asal/
LOCATION:THE GALLERY AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:The Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250528T082850Z
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SUMMARY:VCUarts Qatar at London Design Biennale 2025
DESCRIPTION:Matter Diplopia is VCUQatar’s first exhibition with the London Design Biennale. It is a collaborative effort of faculty\, students\, and alumni\, representing diverse perspectives and disciplines. It features an array of experimental and exploratory projects that integrate traditional modes of making with emergent technology. Framed by the duality of the built environment and heritage\, the installations are rooted in cultural legacy and material innovation. \nCentral to Matter Diplopia are the themes of fluidity\, transference\, and material agency. The works embody the continuous exchange between local and global influences. They demonstrate how materials can go beyond their origins and offer unique or alternative perspectives that address issues that are at once complex and universal. \nMatter Diplopia invites you to view the work through multiple lenses – material innovation\, culture\, built environment\, history\, technology and the environment. By doing so\, it accommodates diverse interpretations and spurs important conversations. \nThe visitor is invited to explore and interact with the exhibition’s nine works and then go deeper into the artists’ perspectives and processes through the embedded experiential Research Hub where film\, images\, words and sound tell the rest of the story. \nSee more information on our presence at this year’s London Design Biennale here.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-qatar-at-london-design-biennale-2025/
LOCATION:Somerset House\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250505T082543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T083051Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Design Now\, VCUarts Qatar’s year-end show at M7 from May 5th to July 5th
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition features work by more than 70 of Qatar’s emerging artists and designers\, the talented Class of 2025\, representing the impressive breadth of our academic programs: Art History\, Fashion Design\, Graphic Design\, Interior Design\, Painting + Printmaking\, and the Master of Fine Arts in Design. \nAlso on display are works by freshmen from our Art Foundation program\, as well as students from our Kinetic Imaging department. \nThe exhibition is open to the public from May 5th to July 5th at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha. \nFor more information about visiting M7\, click here.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-and-design-now-vcuarts-qatars-year-end-show-at-m7-from-may-5th-to-july-5th/
LOCATION:Gallery 2\, M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250423T082323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T082941Z
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SUMMARY:Sonic Jeel: Live at Liwan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of live performances\, spoken word\, and DJ sets from Doha-based electronic duo and record label Sonic Jeel. The event will celebrate the culmination of two distinct sonic journeys and highlight the duo’s ongoing collaborations with local and international artists. \nThe evening will kick off with a spatial ambient sonorization\, followed by a live set by Shawky\, a musician and artist performing experimental vocals\, then move into performances of both albums: Supersonic (Michael Hersrud and Simone Muscolino) and 50/50 (Silai Estatira and Dr. G). \nCheb Moha\, photographer\, poet and fashion designer\, will close the evening with a DJ set. New media artist Hadeer Omar will curate live projections with experimental publisher Water With Water to design custom merch for the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Program \n\n7:00–7:30 PM | Welcome + Ambient Sound\n7:30–7:45 PM | Shawky – Voice + Pedals\n7:45–8:15 PM | Supersonic Live (Michael + Simone)\n8:15–8:45 PM | 50/50 Live (Silai + Dr. G)\n8:45–11:00 PM | DJ Set by Cheb Moha
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/sonic-jeel-live-at-liwan/
LOCATION:Liwan Design Studios
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250414T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250414T082118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T083012Z
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SUMMARY:Design for Humanitarian Crisis Response
DESCRIPTION:VCUarts Qatar and Anthro-Tech Ateliers will host a public lecture and panel discussion titled “Design for Humanitarian Crisis Response” on April 14th in the VCUarts Qatar Atrium\, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Doha. The event will explore how design thinking and innovation can help communities affected by displacement\, conflict\, and environmental crises. \nThe session will begin with welcome remarks by the Dean of VCUarts Qatar\, Amir Berbić\, followed by a keynote lecture from Johan Karlsson\, managing director at Better Shelter\, a humanitarian nonprofit developing temporary shelters for displaced people. Johan will share insights from over a decade of work at the intersection of design\, engineering\, and humanitarian response.  A panel discussion will follow.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/design-for-humanitarian-crisis-response/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250316T081746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T081924Z
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SUMMARY:Art Collections and AI: The Impact of Automation on Art History
DESCRIPTION:How does AI impact the study of large image collections? Given the rapid growth of generative AI\, Wasielewski examines the effect of visual AI models like DALL-E or Stable Diffusion on the cultural heritage sphere and what they mean for art historical concepts like style. The talk explores some of the practical and theoretical issues inherent in applying AI techniques in the study and curation of art\, looking at the topic through the lens of art historiography. How are biases in Western art compounded through automation? Do the advantages of automating with AI outweigh the potential for bias\, or do they represent a step backward from the postcolonial critiques of the 20th century? \n  \nSpeaker Bio\nAmanda Wasielewski is Associate Senior Lecturer of Digital Humanities and Associate Professor of Art History in the Department of ALM (Archives\, Libraries\, Museums) at Uppsala University in Sweden. Her research focuses on the use of artificial intelligence tools to study and create art and images. Wasielewski is the author of several monographs including Computational Formalism: Art History and Machine Learning (2023) by MIT Press. Her new book\, Digital Photography After AI\, will be published in 2026.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-collections-and-ai-the-impact-of-automation-on-art-history/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250409T081538Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Between Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Featured image: Diana Vander Meulen and Stefana Fratila “I want to leave this Earth behind.”\nProject supported by Societe de Arts et Technologies [SAT] in Montreal\, Canada. \n  \nJourney Between Worlds\, curated by Erika Tsuchiya (Innovative Media Studios\, VCUarts Qatar)\, is an immersive film screening event that transports audiences into a breathtaking cinematic experience\, blending cutting-edge technology with visionary storytelling. The event showcases a curated selection of films by global artists\, from virtual reality journeys to multi-sensory narratives\, and invites viewers to explore a unique fusion of art and innovation that redefines the way we experience cinema. \nDoors open at 5:30 PM. Show starts at 6 PM. \nPlease register to attend the screening. \n  \nArtist Bios\n\nNada Abdo\, Erzum Naqvi\, Ayza Sheikh: VCUarts Qatar student produced film\, “Queen of the Mountains – ملكة الجبال” based on a poem by Qatari poet\, Souad Al-Kuwari. The film highlights the beauty of the Qatari landscape\, the desert and the sea\, as well as the diversity of the voices that make up the region.\nSebastien Labrunie: French multidisciplinary visual artist specializing in crafting immersive installation art\, 360 fulldome films\, music videos\, experimental VR experiences\, and live A/V performances. «Brèche» is a dive through matter\, light and memories. An organic unfolding of visual noises. Photogrammetric real life scans of different scales merge into abstract landscapes as we dive deeper into worlds where macro and micro become indistinguishable and where past moments interconnect.\nSergey Prokofyev: Ukrainian architect and filmmaker currently based in Berlin. His work bridges urban design and immersive cinema\, striving to create collective experiences that inspire\, engage\, and challenge conventional perceptions. “Labyrinth” represents an attempt to combine the architectural fantasy of a labyrinth and the visual experience of walking through time.\nJosh Rodenberg & Erika Tsuchiya\, Innovative Media Studios\, VCUarts Qatar: “Mirroring the Sky” explores the meditative aspects of light reflection and refraction as discovered in the natural terrains of Qatar. Building a narrative through sound design\, creating a mixture of ambient frequencies and field recordings with rhythmic experimentation.\nSumito Sakakibara: Japanese artist from Hokkaido\, currently based in Nagano Prefecture. “Solitarium”– sanctuary or a sanitarium? A cathedral canopy or a cave painting? Maybe a womb\, perhaps a forest in the eye. One’s inner landscape and vision projected in a skull.\nDiana VanderMeulen & Stefana Fratila: “I want to leave this Earth behind“ is a multisensory project by Canadian artists Stefana Fratila and Diana Lynn VanderMeulen which centers on outer space exploration\, speculative-fictive realities\, and Crip futurity. Engaging audiences in an immersive exercise of imagining interplanetary and sci-fantastical atmospheres– conditions that are inherently unlivable\, unbreathable\, converting all human body-minds into disabled-bodied-ness.\nOlga Wroniewicz: The final echoes of a dying star – light collapsing\, time stretching\, space unraveling. “The Last Words of a Quasar” is a journey through the birth and death of celestial giants\, where sound and vision fuse into an expanding cosmos. Rhythms of breath and heartbeat resonate like cosmic waves\, shaping a luminous\, ephemeral universe before it fades into the void. Produced at the PJAIT Warsaw\, based on a poem by Iva Damjanovski. Students-creators: Ruslana Fedenko\, Justyna Ośka\, Zuzanna Płachtalm m s
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/journey-between-worlds/
LOCATION:Katara Planetarium
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250407T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20250407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:Artist Lecture by Sergey Prokofyev
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging exploration of immersive cinema as an urban art form\, where visual narratives shift fluidly between space\, emotion\, and perception. Much like a city\, immersive cinema is never fully grasped in a single moment—it unfolds through movement and experience. This event invites you to navigate the in-between spaces of cognition and feeling\, challenging traditional boundaries of architecture and storytelling. Discover how embracing fluidity in cinematic and urban experiences can inspire new visions for the future of architecture. \nPlease register to attend the event. \n  \nArtist bio:\nSergey Prokofyev is a Ukrainian architect and filmmaker\, currently based in Berlin. Sergey received his Diploma in Architecture in 2007 from the Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture\, Ukraine.  \nWith extensive experience in both fields\, he explores unique approaches to immersive storytelling. Believing architecture extends beyond creating physical spaces\, he designs experiences that deeply resonate on a human level. His work bridges urban design and immersive cinema\, striving to create collective experiences that inspire\, engage\, and challenge conventional perceptions. Recognized at international festivals\, Sergey’s projects leverage immersive technologies to enhance the relationship between individuals and their environments\, blending architecture\, media\, and human perception in innovative and thought-provoking way. \nThrough collaboration with neuroscientists\, he focused on studying the processes associated with the mechanisms of human perception and behavior in the city.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/artist-lecture-by-sergey-prokofyev/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
CREATED:20250218T080513Z
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SUMMARY:Art Beyond Boundaries: A Week with Artist Mohammed Abla
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with the Firestation Museum’s Artist in Residency Program and the\nDepartment of Painting + Printmaking.  \nWe are pleased to announce a series of events in collaboration with renowned Egyptian\nartist Mohammed Abla\, as part of his visit to the Department. This exciting series of\nworkshops\, talks\, and studio visits will offer unique opportunities to explore the dynamic\nrelationship between painting and printmaking\, delve into Abla’s artistic journey\, and engage\nwith his innovative creative practices. \n  \n\n  \nAfternoon Workshop: Open Session for the Community \nFebruary 20th\, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nStudios 268\, 272\, 285 \nThis afternoon workshop is open to all members of the community\, with a special\ninvitation to Qatari artists. The session invites participants to explore the relationship\nbetween painting and printmaking through hands-on experimentation\, creating one-\nof-a-kind prints using paint and mixed media. This collaborative environment will\nfoster creative exchanges and provide an opportunity to expand artistic practices. \nRegister here \n  \nIn Conversation: Mohammed Abla with Dr. Bahha Aby Daya \nFebruary 23rd\, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\nAtrium \nJoin Mohammed Abla in a bilingual (Arabic-English) conversation with Dr. Bahha Aby\nDaya. The discussion will cover Abla’s artistic journey\, his influences\, and how\ncontemporary art interacts with cultural narratives. This is a chance to gain insights\ninto Abla’s creative process and the themes embedded in his work. \nRegister here
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-beyond-boundaries-a-week-with-artist-mohammed-abla/
LOCATION:VCUARTS QATAR\, VCUarts Qatar\,Al Luqta Street\,Education City\, Doha\, Qatar\, 8095\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Painting + Printmaking
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SUMMARY:Ruins\, Derelicts\, and Erasure
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition\, Ruins\, Derelicts & Erasure\, will feature work from: \n\n\n\n\nBeirut Urban Lab\n\n\n\nDima Srouji\n\n\n\nNour Shantout\n\n\n\nSarri Elfaitouri\n\n\n\nTibian Bahari\n\n\n\n\nIn the works featured in the exhibition\, each artist is responding to the act of erasure as a form of preserving and resilience to preserve the heritage\, culture\, and history of each nation. Each project featured explores the theme through two forms of documentation: mapping of lived human experience and material agency. \n\nA panel discussion featuring the artists will begin at 5:30 p.m. on February 5\, followed by the exhibition opening at 6:30 p.m. Register for the panel discussion and exhibition opening here. \n  \n\n  \nPhotos from the event\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Attendees during the opening event\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Attendees during the opening event\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Gallery space\n				\n		\n\n 
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/ruins-derelicts-and-erasure/
LOCATION:THE GALLERY AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241210
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SUMMARY:The Comics Lab's Creating Comics Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Creating Comics Retreat\, which will be held December 7 – 9\, will be a chance for the community to explore the concept of Third Culture Kids through the media of comic and sequential art. The goal of the retreat is to generate a series of comics featuring authentic voices that the VCUarts Qatar Comics Lab can push to publication. \nIn the retreat\, Comics authors Dr. SJ Sindu Sathiyaseelan and Dr. Geoff Bouvier will lead the group in the development of comic scripts\, either in small groups or individually. The retreat will also feature discussions of comic and comic art aimed to facilitate the creation process. \nWe encourage anyone to sign up\, but in the case that demand overwhelms our capacity\, priority will be given to those who are able to actively participate in the majority of the retreat. Final participation will be determined by mid-November. \nPlease register by November 15 through this link.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/the-comics-labs-creating-comics-retreat/
LOCATION:VCUarts Qatar Comics Lab
CATEGORIES:Workshop Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:Art Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Painting + Printmaking Art Week promises to be an exceptional experience\, offering a vibrant and diverse array of events designed to inspire and educate. Throughout the week\, attendees can participate in engaging talks\, hands-on workshops\, insightful discussions and visit exhibitions. This a chance to delve into various artistic disciplines\, explore new techniques and gain valuable feedback from experienced mentors. \n  \n\nSunday\, November 10\, 2024\nLaunch + Artist Talk\nJoin us for the launch of this inaugural Art Week. Lunch and listen to Wafaa Bilal\, a renowned artist\, who will share more about his journey and career in the arts. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n12:30–1:30 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \n  \n\nMonday\, November 11\, 2024\nStudio Visit by Brooke Inman + Wafaa Bilal\nPainting + Printmaking (PAPR) students are invited to attend a session with Brooke Inman\, a visiting professor from VCUarts Richmond\, and New York University faculty and artist Wafaa Bilal as they share their expertise in the arts. \n9:30–11:40 a.m. \nBy invitation only. \n  \n\nTuesday\, November 12\, 2024\nPainting + Printmaking Open Day\nExplore the Department of PAPR at our Open Studio Day!  \nStep into our studios. Immerse yourself in our inspiring environment. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious\, this is a great chance to discover the art – and heart – of our community! \nObserve our students working on their creative projects. Engage with them and learn more about their artistic practices and research. Chat with our friendly faculty who will be on hand to provide information on our curriculum\, projects\, and future opportunities.  \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n9 a.m.–7 p.m. \nOpen Day Art Walk\nPAPR invites all Art Foundation students to interact with the PAPR students\, explore studio practices\, and view current projects. Light lunch will be served for attendees. \n12:30–1:30 p.m. \n  \n\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nKarak Hour: Painting + Printmaking Art Workshops\nDon’t miss this Painting + Printmaking (PAPR) Karak Hour open to the VCUarts Qatar community. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the creative process in a relaxed atmosphere.  \nThe event kicks off with a musical performance by Sol Gaza. Then get creative with the line-up of hands-on activities organized especially for you\, including one by Brooke Inman\, a visiting professor from VCUarts Richmond. Activities include: \n\nPrint Media workshop – Brooke Inman + Natalia Mejia Murillo + Gul Thakur\nPhoto/Video workshop – Rola Khayyat + Peter Welz + Adriana De Soza \nDrawings/Paintings from Gaza – Michael Perrone + Habeeb Abu-Futtaim + Hana Al Saadi + Salha Al Subaiei\n\nJoin us for a time of creativity and learning\, and a chance to work closely with renowned experts. \nFor the VCUarts Qatar community and by invitation only. \n12:30–1:30 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \nPainting + Printmaking (PAPR) Exhibition Opening & Panel Discussion\n\nOpening reception of the PAPR Alumni Exhibition\, “Mishwar – ‘مشوار'”\n5:30-6 p.m.\, Saffron Hall\, VCUarts Qatar\n\n\n“Advice for Young Artists” panel discussion\n6–8 p.m.\, Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar\n\nThe evening will kick off with the opening reception of the PAPR Alumni Exhibition\, “Mishwar – ‘مشوار’\,” celebrating the work of six talented alumni: Aisha Al Abdullah\, Habeeb M Abu-Futtaim\, Yara Al Fouly\, Hana Al Saad\, Yousuf Bahzad and Ameena Al Yousef.  \nThe exhibition will remain open to the public at Saffron Hall until November 30. \nThe “Advice for Young Artists” panel discussion will follow the reception\, where esteemed artists and cultural leaders will share their insights on career development for young artists\, covering everything from conceptual development to curatorial practices and academic opportunities\, particularly within the West Asia and North Africa region.  \nOur distinguished panelists include: \n\nWafaa Bilal\nWafaa Bilal is an internationally acclaimed Iraqi-American artist known for his provocative and socially engaged works. He is also an Arts Professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.\nAlia Al-Senussi\, Ph.D.\nPrincess Alia Al-Senussi is Art Basel’s VIP Representative for the United Kingdom\, the Middle East\, and North Africa. She holds a Ph.D. from SOAS University of London and sits on many committees and boards\, including those at Tate Modern\, Delfina Foundation\, the Guggenheim\, and more. She is also a Senior Advisor to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and the Misk Institute.\nZeina Arida\nZeina Arida\, Director of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art\, is an expert in arts\, culture\, and heritage in the Arab world\, with a focus on photography and contemporary art. As director of the Sursock Museum\, she led its reopening after a decade-long renovation\, revitalizing it as a cultural landmark through exhibitions\, programs\, and archives. Following the 2020 Beirut blast\, she secured over $2.5 million for the museum’s restoration. Previously\, she directed the Arab Image Foundation (1997-2014)\, where she expanded the photographic collection and launched preservation projects\, including a multi-year initiative to protect the region’s photographic heritage.\nSheikha Reem Al Thani\nSheikha Reem Al Thani is the Acting Deputy CEO of Exhibitions and Marketing and the Director of Centralized Exhibitions at Qatar Museums (QM). Reem leads a team that services the museums and galleries of QM to bring world-class programming to Qatar and introduce Qatar’s culture and emerging art scene to the world. Reem serves on the board of IN-Q Enterprises and has 11 years of experience in museums and exhibitions. Previously\, Reem held several roles in exhibitions\, including the Director of Centralized Exhibitions\, overseeing the development and implementation of QM’s schedule of local and international exhibitions. Reem graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar with a double major in interior design and fashion design before becoming the first Qatari to earn a master’s degree in adaptive reuse interior architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is also a multidisciplinary designer who works on activating space through a human approach to design.\nHana Al-Saadi\nHana Al-Saadi holds an MFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and received her BFA in painting and printmaking from VCUarts Qatar. Her work has been nationally and internationally exhibited\, including Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art; International Studios and Curatorial Program\, NYC\, USA; Cosmoscow\, Moscow; the Saatchi Gallery\, London; and the Fire Station\, among others. Hana Al-Saadi work explores the use of language\, focusing on the feminine body\, traditions\, materiality\, and domestic space\, concerning the transitions happening with the development of technology. Through sculpture\, painting\, and sound\, Al-Saadi deals with the paradoxes of the human body and objects\, where she usually blurs the lines between them by objectifying the human body and personifying domestic objects.\nDean Amir Berbić\nAmir Berbić\, Dean of VCUarts Qatar\, will moderate the panel and provide an academic viewpoint on nurturing artistic talent.\n\nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n  \n\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024\nWorkshop led by Alia Al-Senussi exclusively for Painting + Printmaking Seniors and Alumni\nAlia Al Senussi will lead an intensive career development workshop for VCUarts Qatar Painting + Printmaking students and alumni\, offering insights into navigating the art world. The workshop focuses on professional growth\, networking\, and building a sustainable career in the arts\, equipping students and alumni with strategies to thrive in their artistic and creative endeavors. \n9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. \nBy invitation only.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-week-2024/
LOCATION:VCUARTS QATAR\, VCUarts Qatar\,Al Luqta Street\,Education City\, Doha\, Qatar\, 8095\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Painting + Printmaking
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Talk with Malak Mattar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Malak Mattar\, a talented artist from Gaza\, as she explores the theme of activism through art. She will discuss how the socio-political context of Gaza influences her work and share personal stories that highlight the challenges and resilience of artists in conflict zones. \nA display of her work will be open to the public from November 4 to December 14 at the First Floor Project Space Glass Display. \nRegister for the talk here.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/visiting-artist-talk-with-malak-matar/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
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SUMMARY:Qatar Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Qatar Week is an annual line-up of events that takes place on the VCUarts Richmond campus every October.  Organized by VCUarts Qatar and VCUarts Richmond\, the week showcases the success of the Qatar campus and its researchers\, alumni\, students and faculty. The week’s events also serve as an opportunity for both campus communities to connect\, network\, and explore new areas of collaboration. \n  \n\n\n“Design Dialogues: Discussing the Future”: A Design Workshop by VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar Alumni\nIn this highly engaging alumni-led workshop\, instructors will present their backgrounds and areas of expertise\, encouraging dynamic interactions with attendees. Through brain-storming sessions\, student participants will develop short presentations\, providing a foundation for further exploration in their design projects. \nOctober 14\, 2024\n8:30–10:20 a.m. (EDT)\nRoom 221\nPollak Building (VCUarts) \n For students in the FASH 404 (Senior Design Portfolio) and FASH 340-001 (Merchandising Portfolio) courses. \n  \n\n\nStudent Exchange: Classroom Activities\nStudents registered in the following courses will be joined by their peers from the Qatar campus in these hands-on and engaging workshops organized by VCUarts faculty. Collaborate\, create – and have loads of fun! \nGraphic Design Posters Only\nOctober 15\, 2024\n822 W. Broad Street\n2–4:30 p.m. (EDT)\n \nInterior Design Collaboration Workshop\nOctober 15\, 2024\nUniversity Commons Theatre\, VCU\n2–4:30 p.m. (EDT) \n  \n\n\nExhibition: “Art & Design as a Form of Cultural Expression”\nThis showcase presents some of VCUarts Qatar’s outstanding undergraduate and graduate art and design projects drawn from the Art Foundation\, the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Master of Fine Arts programs. \nOctober 15\, 2024\n5–6 p.m. (EDT)\nThe Anderson\, VCUarts \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \nThe exhibition will remain available for viewing until November 6\, 2024. \n  \n\nCreative Research Pecha Kucha\nThis Creative Research Pecha Kucha features five presentations each from the VCUarts and VCUarts Qatar campuses. It’s a chance to network and learn more about the meaningful research undertaken by faculty\, across a wide array of domains and disciplines. \nPresenting faculty include: \n\n\nCorin Hewitt\nSculpture + Extended Media\, VCUarts \n\n\nRab McClure & Rola Al Soubaihi\nGraduate Studies & Liberal Arts and Sciences\, VCUarts Qatar \n\n\nErnesto Rodriguez Cruz\nCommunication Arts\, VCUarts \n\n\nLouis-Philippe Demers\nKinetic Imaging\, VCUarts Qatar \n\n\nHope Ginsburg\nKinetic Imaging\, VCUarts \n\n\nMarco Bruno\nGraduate Studies\, VCUarts Qatar \n\n\nMichelle Yee\nArt History\, VCUarts \n\n\nNeelima Jeychandran\nArt History\, VCUarts Qatar \n\n\nHerdimas Anggara\nGraphic Design\, VCUarts \n\n\nBasma Hamdy & Tamer Nadeem\nGraphic Design\, VCUarts Qatar & College of Engineering\, VCU \n\n\nOctober 16\, 2024\n2–5 p.m. (EDT)\nInstitute for Contemporary Art\, VCU \nDon’t miss the opportunity to connect more with attendees at the reception following the Creative Research Pecha Kucha at the ICA. \nPlease register your attendance via this link. \n  \n\n\nSemester Exchange: Study in Qatar\nCutting edge technology\, state-of-the-art facilities\, world-class mentoring – all in a city that is a regional hub for art\, design and culture. \nJoin us for refreshments and hear from VCUarts Qatar students and faculty about the exciting possibilities that come with studying at our branch campus! \nOctober 17\, 2024\n11 a.m.–12 p.m. (EDT)\nRoom 201\nPollak Building (VCUarts) \nPlease register your attendance via this link.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/qatar-week-2024/
LOCATION:VCU Richmond\, Virginia\, USA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:Materiality of Migration in the Indian Ocean & Global Asia: Artifacts\, Self-Fashioning\, Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Materiality of Migration in the Indian Ocean & Global Asia: Artifacts\, Self-Fashioning\, Belonging is a collaborative\, multi-venue\, and interdisciplinary event. It brings together locally based and international speakers\, such as artists\, curators\, and researchers from diverse institutions\, including Georgetown University\, The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies\, Qatar Museums\, UC Davis\, The Art Institute of Chicago\, Savvy Contemporary\, The Nieuwe Institute (Rotterdam)\, The University of Amsterdam\, and more. \n  \n\n\nSchedule\nSeptember 18\, 2024\n2 – 6 p.m.\nAtrium\, VCUarts Qatar \nSeptember 19\, 2024\n9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\nAuditorium 2\, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies \n  \n\n  \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/materiality-of-migration/
LOCATION:VCUarts Qatar & Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240910T121500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:Generative AI in Teaching and Learning: An Education City-wide Faculty Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:VCUarts Qatar Libraries invites you to a panel discussion on AI in higher education teaching and learning. Learn from faculty and experts from various Education City universities as they discuss institutional policies\, ethics\, opportunities\, challenges\, best practices\, and share their personal approaches to using AI in the classroom. \nSchedule\n12:15 – 1 p.m.\nLunch & Networking \n1 – 2:30 p.m.\nPanel Discussion \nPanelists\n\nRawan AlSaad\, Ph.D.\nWeill Cornell Medicine – Qatar\nChadi Aoun\, Ph.D.\nCarnegie Mellon University in Qatar\nJörg Matthias Determann\, Ph.D.\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar\nSam Meekings\, Ph.D.\nNorthwestern University in Qatar\nJames Cleon Olsen\, Ph.D.\nGeorgetown University in Qatar\nJesse Payne\, MFA\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar\nMary T. Queen\, Ph.D.\nCarnegie Mellon University in Qatar\nSpencer Striker\, Ph.D.\nNorthwestern University in Qatar\n\nModerators\n\nJacqulyn Ann Williams\, Ph.D.\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar\nNicole Abiad\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar\n\n  \nPlease RSVP here by September 3
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/generative-ai-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Atrium\, VCUarts Qatar
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240302T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240305T180000
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SUMMARY:Tasmeem Doha 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 20th anniversary edition of Tasmeem Doha!\nIt will take place from March 2-5 and is titled\, “Under Construction”. \nThis year the event will be held at various locations across Doha\, including but not limited to VCUarts Qatar’s campus in Education City\, M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha and Expo 2023 Doha in Al Bidda park. As with previous editions\, the conference consists of workshops\, panel discussions and expert talks. \nThe three-day event will feature technology gurus\, critical theorists and robot makers in addition to practitioners in those core elements of art and design that VCUarts Qatar is currently engaging with. \nDon’t miss the Open Day which will take place on March 2\, from 3 pm to 7 pm. Register now at this link. \nTasmeem Doha 2024 “Under Construction” is taking place with the generous support of Lead Sponsor Ashgal\, Sponsor Sasol\, and Community Partners Clay Encounters\, Qatar Auto Museum\, Earthna\, and FROMM. \nTasmeem Doha is free of charge and open to the public. Attendees can register for it by clicking on this link.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/tasmeem-doha-2024/
LOCATION:VCUarts Qatar and locations across Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240215T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240505T170000
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SUMMARY:Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms: Contemporary Arab & Persian Graphic Design
DESCRIPTION:The Gallery at VCUarts Qatar is hosting the “Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms: Contemporary Arab & Persian Graphic Design” exhibition. \nThe exhibition “reflects the growing interest in graphic expression from under-recognized creative regions of the world” and contains works by more than 30 of a select group of contemporary designers from the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region\, and its diaspora\, including Mohammadreza Abdolali\, Reza Abedini\, Mariem Abutaleb\, Akakir Studio\, Yusef Alahmad\, Azza Alameddine\, Khajag Apelian\, Lara Assouad\, Acil Benamara\, Naïma Ben Ayed\, Nadine Chahine\, Omaima Dajani\, Tawfiq Dawi/Hey Porter!\, Homa Delvaray\, Naji El Mir\, Karim Farah\, Ayman Hassan\, Studio Kargah\, Amir Karimian\, Kemistry Design\, Muiz Studio\, Yara Khoury Nammour\, Wael Morcos\, Hussein Nassereddine\, Hamid Mirza Qorbanpour\, Studio Safar\, Kristyan Sarkis\, Nisrine Sarkis\, Bahia Shehab\, Jana Traboulsi\, and Turbo. \nThe exhibition is curated by Dr. Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès\, a Lebanese-Dutch typographer\, writer\, researcher\, graphic designer\, and curator. She is the founder and director of the Khatt Foundation\, in Amsterdam. She specializes in Arabic and multilingual typography.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/inner-structures-outer-rhythms-contemporary-arab-persian-graphic-design/
LOCATION:THE GALLERY AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240128T140000
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SUMMARY:Elena Biserna: "Walking (and Working) from Scores"
DESCRIPTION:Italian author\, scholar and curator Elena Biserna will be giving a talk\, titled\, “Walking (and Working) from Scores” on Sunday\, January 28 at 12:30pm at our Atrium. \nElena’s talk is one of several curtain raisers for the upcoming Tasmeem Doha art and design conference on March 2 – 5. \n“Walking (and Working) from Scores” will be about the relationship between the artist and the environment in which they present their work and the public that engages with it.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/elena-biserne-walking-and-working-from-scores/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240122T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T162413
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Hala Alyan\, Endurance and Solidarity Through Art
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Palestinian-American author Hala Alyan will be giving a talk on January 22 at 5.30 pm at our Atrium. \nTitled “Endurance and Solidarity Through Art”\, Alyan\, a poet\, clinical psychologist\, and novelist\, will read selected poems and nonfiction pieces touching upon themes of resilience\, identity\, and heritage during the talk. \nDelving into the pivotal role of art in fortifying both personal capacity and solidarity\, she will also discuss strategies for building endurance during this time. The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session. \nAlyan is the author of the novel ’Salt Houses’\, winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award and a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize. Her latest novel\, ’The Arsonists’ City’\, was a finalist for the Aspen Words Literary Prize. She is also the author of four award-winning poetry collections\, most recently ’The Twenty-Ninth Year’. \nHer work has been published by The New Yorker\, The Academy of American Poets\, LitHub\, The New York Times and elsewhere. She lives in Brooklyn with her family\, where she is a clinical psychologist and professor at New York University. Her forthcoming poetry collection\, ‘The Moon that Turns You Back’\, will be published by Ecco\, a New York-based publishing imprint of HarperCollins\, next year.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/hala-alyan-endurance-and-solidarity-through-art/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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SUMMARY:National Portfolio Day at VCUarts Qatar
DESCRIPTION:National Portfolio Day is coming to VCUarts Qatar! \nSign up for free portfolio reviews to launch your future in art and design. \nVisit with counselors\, admissions team members\, and faculty from prestigious art and design schools from the US and Europe for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities. \nThe attending universities will be:\nThe California College of the Arts\, San Francisco\, California\nThe California Institute of the Arts\, Valencia\, California\nThe Cleveland Institute of Art\, Cleveland\, Ohio\nCranbrook Academy of Art\, Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan\nKansas City Art Institute\, Kansas City\, Missouri\nMaryland Institute College of Art\, Baltimore\, Maryland\nParis College of Art\, Paris\, France\nSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Illinois\nSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts\, Boston\, Massachusetts\nSchool of Visual Arts\, New York\, NY\nUniversity of the Arts London\, London\, England\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar\nVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts\, Richmond\, Virginia \nRegister now by clicking on this link https://nationalportfolioday.org/schedule/dec-8-doha
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/national-portfolio-day-at-vcuarts-qatar/
LOCATION:VCUARTS QATAR\, VCUarts Qatar\,Al Luqta Street\,Education City\, Doha\, Qatar\, 8095\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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