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DOHA
Over the past month, Qatar-based artists have been making their mark on designated walls across Doha as part of Jedariart, Qatar Museums’ public art initiative, to activate shared urban areas and add meaning to the city’s walls through curated murals and street art.
The public art initiative, held in partnership with the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Qatar Rail and Woqod and Fire Station: Artist in Residence invited 18 Qatar-based artists to breathe new life into walls in various locations across the city with murals that shine a light on a variety of topics and spark constructive debate.
Architect Abdulrahman Al Ishaq, director of Public Art at Qatar Museums, said: “Qatar Museums is proud to have partnered with an immensely talented group of artists, who each brought their unique artistic style to life through murals that enrich the public realm and encourage cultural dialogue.
“We also extend our appreciation to our valued partners and sponsors – the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Qatar Rail, Woqod and the Fire Station: Artists in Residence – whose contributions and support made Jedariart a success. This month-long initiative has enabled us to further expand our public art reach, making art accessible to the wider community and bringing to life more urban spaces across the city.”
Striking new murals have been added to walls at Fire Station, Al-Abraj Park, Doha Festival City Interchange, Al-Khor Interchange, Doha Expressway, Post Office Park, 5/6 Park, 5/6 Flyover, Qatar National Library Metro Station, Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah District and the Woqod Petrol Station in Fereej Kulaib.
Expressing pleasure at being one of the partners of Jedariart, Sara Kafood, deputy chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, said: “We are pleased to be part of this initiative in which artists have transformed walls into works of art that address societal topics of relevance. These public artworks, each with their own individual character and message, will gain the admiration of a multicultural audience.”
Participating artists were selected following an Open Call, in which aspiring and established artists in Doha were requested to submit a proposal detailing a concept for a mural that takes into consideration the piece’s relevance to the community and the message the artwork aims to convey.
Saud Al Dosari, Public Relations manager at Woqod, said: “As a socially responsible Qatari company, Woqod is honoured to be part of Jedariart, a Qatar Museums initiative that supports local artists and transforms the city’s urban spaces into an outdoor gallery. Such initiatives are key to increasing tourist attractions and contributing to a vibrant and colourful city.”
Participating artists included Mubarak Al Malik, Huda Basahal, Noura Al Mansoori, Dimitrije Bugarski, Nada Khozestani, Sharefa Al Mannai, Thamer Al Dossari, Muna Al Bader, Fatima Al Sharshani, Michael Perrone and his team, Maryam Al Maadhadi, Shuaa Al Kuwari, Abdulaziz Yousef, Abdulla Al Emadi, Alanoud Al Ghamdi, Haifa Al Khuzaei, Maha Al Jaidah and Aisha Al Fadhala.
Abdulla Ali Al Mawlawi, Communication and Public Relations director at Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), said: “We are pleased to cooperate with Qatar Museums for the Jedariart public art initiative. These artworks add an aesthetically pleasing touch to the Qatar National Library and Msheireb metro stations and enrich the art scene in Qatar, serving as points of attraction for commuters while spreading Qatar Rail’s message among the wider community.”
DOHA
Over the past month, Qatar-based artists have been making their mark on designated walls across Doha as part of Jedariart, Qatar Museums’ public art initiative, to activate shared urban areas and add meaning to the city’s walls through curated murals and street art.
The public art initiative, held in partnership with the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Qatar Rail and Woqod and Fire Station: Artist in Residence invited 18 Qatar-based artists to breathe new life into walls in various locations across the city with murals that shine a light on a variety of topics and spark constructive debate.
Architect Abdulrahman Al Ishaq, director of Public Art at Qatar Museums, said: “Qatar Museums is proud to have partnered with an immensely talented group of artists, who each brought their unique artistic style to life through murals that enrich the public realm and encourage cultural dialogue.
“We also extend our appreciation to our valued partners and sponsors – the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Qatar Rail, Woqod and the Fire Station: Artists in Residence – whose contributions and support made Jedariart a success. This month-long initiative has enabled us to further expand our public art reach, making art accessible to the wider community and bringing to life more urban spaces across the city.”
Striking new murals have been added to walls at Fire Station, Al-Abraj Park, Doha Festival City Interchange, Al-Khor Interchange, Doha Expressway, Post Office Park, 5/6 Park, 5/6 Flyover, Qatar National Library Metro Station, Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah District and the Woqod Petrol Station in Fereej Kulaib.
Expressing pleasure at being one of the partners of Jedariart, Sara Kafood, deputy chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, said: “We are pleased to be part of this initiative in which artists have transformed walls into works of art that address societal topics of relevance. These public artworks, each with their own individual character and message, will gain the admiration of a multicultural audience.”
Participating artists were selected following an Open Call, in which aspiring and established artists in Doha were requested to submit a proposal detailing a concept for a mural that takes into consideration the piece’s relevance to the community and the message the artwork aims to convey.
Saud Al Dosari, Public Relations manager at Woqod, said: “As a socially responsible Qatari company, Woqod is honoured to be part of Jedariart, a Qatar Museums initiative that supports local artists and transforms the city’s urban spaces into an outdoor gallery. Such initiatives are key to increasing tourist attractions and contributing to a vibrant and colourful city.”
Participating artists included Mubarak Al Malik, Huda Basahal, Noura Al Mansoori, Dimitrije Bugarski, Nada Khozestani, Sharefa Al Mannai, Thamer Al Dossari, Muna Al Bader, Fatima Al Sharshani, Michael Perrone and his team, Maryam Al Maadhadi, Shuaa Al Kuwari, Abdulaziz Yousef, Abdulla Al Emadi, Alanoud Al Ghamdi, Haifa Al Khuzaei, Maha Al Jaidah and Aisha Al Fadhala.
Abdulla Ali Al Mawlawi, Communication and Public Relations director at Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), said: “We are pleased to cooperate with Qatar Museums for the Jedariart public art initiative. These artworks add an aesthetically pleasing touch to the Qatar National Library and Msheireb metro stations and enrich the art scene in Qatar, serving as points of attraction for commuters while spreading Qatar Rail’s message among the wider community.”
