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QATAR Museum's (QM) Fire Station: Artist in Residence, an initiative designed to grow the next generation of artistic talent in Qatar, announced that a fourth Qatari artist will be joining their prestigious Paris Art Residency Programme.
The artist is Ghada al Khater, a political ARToonist who will join the programme in Studio Qatar at the Cite Internationale des Art from now until April 15, 2018.
Held under the patronage of QM's Chairperson, HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, the Paris Art Residency Programme is an extension of QM's Fire Station: Artist in Residence programme in Doha.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar with a BFA in Graphic Design, Ghada tackles subjects of freedom of speech and fake news, both topics which have come to prominence since the diplomatic and economic blockade on Qatar. Two of her Artoons 'Tamim Kg' and 'Aljazeera' have gained recognition and resonance throughout social media in Qatar last year. Ghada also tackles Middle Eastern issues more broadly, including the Palestinian cause.
"Artooning, to me, was not only a creative outlet but a way to express my thoughts on the blockade imposed on Qatar and how that reflected on the larger GCC region. The Paris Residency Programme is going to help me further hone my skills by allowing me to interact with some of the most creative minds in the world and in one of the most iconic cities,"Ghada said.
As part of the programme, Fire Station supports one talented artist with studio and accommodation at the Cit`internationale des Arts in Paris for three months, as well as a monthly stipend for their stay and art materials purchases. The Paris Art Residency Programme is open to all Qatari artists aged 18 and older, covering all art forms. Three Qatari artists have already completed the programme.
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