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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20241104T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20241104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240915T084328Z
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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:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240912T051803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T090039Z
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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:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240826T061513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T101257Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240215T090343Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240122T110152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T104751Z
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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:20260405T131543
CREATED:20240116T094031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T073907Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231114T101608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T101608Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231120T082854Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Artivism For Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Artivism – where art meets activism!\nLearn how artivism can promote understanding and trigger change. \nJoin us for an insightful discussion on how art and design can raise awareness of important social issues and humanitarian causes. \nListen to our alumni panelists Ghada Al Khater\, Assil Diab\, Naima Al Madobah and Majdulin Nasrallah share their experiences of using various mediums to creatively highlight social issues in a relatable and empathetic manner. \nThe discussion will be moderated by VCUarts Qatar Painting + Printmaking Assistant Professor Rola Khayyat. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 22\nTime: 5pm\nLocation: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art\, Education City \nLight refreshments will be served.\nAll are welcome. No registration required.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/panel-discussion-artivism-for-humanity/
LOCATION:MATHAF: ARAB MUSEUM OF MODERN ART\, NEAR QATAR FOUNDATION
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231122T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231121T104108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T104108Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping Migration Memories Exhibition at Company House
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“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. \nGathering 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. \nEmbarking on two expeditions to the desert\, the artwork re-enacts migrations in the North and South\, and documents their real locations and soundscapes. \n“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. \nCompany 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. \n“Mapping Migration Memories” is free and open to the public. No registration is required.\nIt will run from November 22 to January 27. \n(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.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/mapping-migration-memories-exhibition-at-company-house/
LOCATION:THE COMPANY HOUSE\, MSHEIREB MUSEUMS\, DOWNTOWN DOHA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231120T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T144245Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture: Eva Salmerón - The Narrative of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 20 at 5:30pm for the latest in the series of Visiting Artist Lectures with Eva Salmerón. \nThe lecture\, titled\, “The Narrative of Public Art”\, will take place at our Atrium.\nIt is free and open to the public. No registration is required. \n\n\nEva has carried out interactive public art projects in several cities on three continents since 1998. \n\n\nShe creates participatory outdoor projects where pedestrians accidentally take an active part of the work. Spaces to experience the city\, fun places to make friends\, social places to meet and talk. Moments and situations that bring people together. She explores how certain places encourage people to enjoy the company of other people. \nEva’s work has been covered by major media outlets such as the Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal\, CNN\, BBC\, and The Guardian. \nShe has given lectures and workshops at international universities and institutions such as the National Gallery in Washington DC\, Sapienza University of Rome\, the School of Architecture of Madrid\, and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/visiting-artist-lecture-eva-salmeron-the-narrative-of-public-art/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231107T092138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T123840Z
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SUMMARY:Searching For Light – A Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Peter Sanders is one of the pre-eminent photographers of the Muslim world. For more than 55 years\, he has built a vast archive reflecting a rich traditional civilization filled with warmth\, humanity and compassion. \nHe began his career in the mid 1960s as one of London’s leading rock and roll photographers\, and his images of Jimi Hendrix\, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones\, among others\, are today considered classics of the period. This was a springboard which led him to his early travels throughout India and then to Morocco documenting their various faiths. In 1971 he photographed the Hajj after obtaining a unique permission for a westerner at that time. \nPeter’s physical journey ran in parallel with his own spiritual exploration. These journeys led him to document deeply\, the Islamic world of peoples\, architecture and geography and culture. \nThis presentation is a retrospective of Peter’s journey which reflects his search for understanding and meaning.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/searching-for-light-a-retrospective/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231114T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231107T094441Z
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SUMMARY:Orientalism Demystified: Eastern insights on Western myths
DESCRIPTION:VCUarts Qatar\, in collaboration with Doha Debates and Lusail Museum\, will be hosting a town hall-style debate\, titled\, “Orientalism Demystified: Eastern Insights on Western Myths” on November 14 from 7pm. \nIt will take place at our Atrium. \n“Orientalism Demystified: Eastern Insights on Western Myths” will explore how Orientalist art has shaped Western perceptions of Arab and Asian identities\, how 19th-century Orientalist stereotypes are still reflected in modern media and cultural narratives\, and how museums should handle Orientalist works in their collections. \nAn onstage audience of young adults and students\, including students from VCUarts Qatar’s Art History and Interior Design programs\, will share their perspectives on these issues in a discussion guided by three experts in the field: Kholood Al-Fahad\, a writer\, researcher and the deputy director of curatorial affairs at the Lusail Museum; Fatima Bhutto\, a Pakistani journalist\, author and commentator; and Inaya Folarin Iman\, a broadcast journalist\, commentator and trustee of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Dena Takruri\, a Palestinian American author and a journalist with AJ+\, will moderate the conversation. \nGet your free tickets by clicking on this link
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/orientalism-demystified-eastern-insights-on-western-myths/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231111T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
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SUMMARY:Tenth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art will be held from November 11-13\, 2023. \nThe theme of this year’s symposium is ‘Islamic Art History and the Global Turn: Theory\, Method\, Practice’.  The symposium is led by co-chairs\, Dr. Radha Dalal and Dr. Hala Auji. \nDr. Finbarr Barry Flood will be giving the keynote address titled\, “Shifting Scales: Islamic Art History as Global Microhistory”. \nThe conference is open to the public\, free of charge. Further information on the conference is available at https://islamicart.qatar.vcu.edu/ \n \n 
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/tenth-biennial-hamad-bin-khalifa-symposium-on-islamic-art/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231107T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231107T081927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T081927Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Hazem Asif
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist Lecture \nJoin us at 5:30pm on Tuesday\, November 7 in the VCUarts Qatar Atrium for a lecture by Hazem Asif\, titled\, “The Power of Illustration: Storytelling\, Design Journalism and Activism”. \nIn his personal art and design research practice\, Hazem explores speculative design\, world-building\, and design fiction\, aiming to envision new potential futures with social and political significance through design-inspired activism. His focus lies in design that effectively addresses historical\, political\, and social issues\, crafting creative and meaningful design narratives. \nHazem Asif is an internationally recognized illustrator and social design activist\, and an alumnus of our Graphic Design and MFA in Design programs and has worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google\, Harper Collins\, Bloomsbury\, Zee5\, Walker Books\, The Lancet HIV\, Al Jazeera Media Network\, Doha Film Institute\, and Qatar Foundation. \nThe lecture is open to all. No registration required.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/visiting-artist-lecture-hazem-asif/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231106T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231107T075647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T124143Z
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SUMMARY:Art for Activism Poster Design Lab
DESCRIPTION:This highly-interactive creative experience will explore the role of design in social activism. participants will craft activism-inspired posters focusing around a topic of their choosing. At the end of the workshop\, each participant/ group will share a brief presentation on their poster and the inspiration driving it. The workshop will dive into discussions on the potential real-world impact and reach of these posters.\n\nThe workshop will be led by VCUarts Qatar alumnus and internationally renowned illustrator Hazem Asif who has worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google\, Harper Collins\, Bloomsbury\, Zee5\, Walker Books\, The Lancet HIV\, Al Jazeera Media Network\, Doha Film Institute\, and Qatar Foundation. \nThe lab is open to all. No registration required.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/art-for-activism-poster-design-lab/
LOCATION:THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231008T131636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T131636Z
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SUMMARY:The 2023 Creative Research Pecha Kucha Series
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, VCU welcomes VCUarts Qatar to the Monroe Park campus in Richmond for Qatar Week\, an exchange between the VCUarts Richmond and VCUarts Qatar campuses that showcases the success of the overseas branch and its researchers\, alumni\, students and faculty\, and promotes new areas of collaboration between the two campuses. VCUarts Qatar held its first Qatar Day event in Richmond in 2002\, which evolved into a week-long program. \nQatar Week 2023 is hosted by VCUarts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham and VCUarts Qatar Dean Amir Berbić and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the overseas branch campus of VCUarts with a series of events and opportunities to network and interact. \n\nFaculty based at the VCUarts and the VCUarts Qatar campuses will present their research\, following the traditional ‘Pecha Kucha’ (20×20) format\, highlighting the diversity of practices across the two campuses. \nLocation: Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU\nDate: October 11\, 2023\, 2:00 p.m. (EDT) \nRegister in advance here. \nPlease note: This event will take place at VCU in Richmond.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/the-2023-creative-research-pecha-kucha-series/
CATEGORIES:Research
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231010T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T131543
CREATED:20231002T120833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T121059Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching in a Global Context: Collaborations in Art History
DESCRIPTION:A seminar discussion held in association with the upcoming Hamad Bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art\, at VCUarts Qatar. \nThis student and faculty-led online discussion will be moderated by Hala Auji\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Art History\, VCUarts\, and the Hamad bin Khalifa Endowed Chair for Islamic Art\, and Radha Dalal\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Art History\, VCUarts Qatar. \nIt will highlight collaborations and shared missions\, teachings and research across the Art History departments on the two campuses and their global impact. \nIt will take place on October 10\, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (EDT)/4:30pm – 5:30pm Doha time. \nVirtual seminar registration is now open.  \n“Teaching in a Global Context: Collaborations in Art History” is part of Qatar Week\, an exchange between the VCUarts Richmond and VCUarts Qatar campuses that showcases the success of the overseas branch and its researchers\, alumni\, students and faculty\, and promotes new areas of collaboration between the two campuses. \nFind out more about Qatar Week by clicking on this link.
URL:https://qatar.vcu.edu/event/teaching-in-a-global-context-collaborations-in-art-history/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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