The Embassy of Mexico in Qatar has opened Sand and Corn: One Sun, an exhibition in Doha featuring more than 30 artworks that explore shared themes of heritage, identity and culture between Mexico and Qatar through painting, ceramics, porcelain and photography.

The Embassy of Mexico in Qatar has opened a new exhibition in Doha exploring cultural connections between Mexico and Qatar through art, photography and ceramics.

Titled Sand and Corn: One Sun, the exhibition was launched this week at the Mexican Embassy in West Bay in collaboration with Latin American Artists Qatar and Kiln Masters, bringing together diplomats, artists and members of the local community.

Featuring more than 30 works by local and international artists, the exhibition draws on shared themes including landscape, heritage, identity and everyday life, using symbols such as sand, corn and the sun to explore links between the two countries.

Works on display include paintings, porcelain pieces, ceramics and photography depicting desert and coastal environments, architecture, traditional crafts, food, football and cultural memory.

Speaking to Doha News, Mexico’s Ambassador to Qatar, Guillermo Ordorica, said cultural diplomacy remained central to Mexico’s engagement abroad.

“Mexico uses cultural diplomacy as a way to foster better understanding and to showcase Mexico to the world,” he said, describing his country as a “superpower in terms of culture”.

According to Ordorica, the exhibition’s title reflects elements that resonate in both societies.

Sand represents the landscapes shared by Mexico and Qatar, from beaches to desert environments, while corn references Mexico’s Mesoamerican heritage and its role in shaping the country’s identity.

The sun serves as a symbol connecting people across borders.

“This is the idea: to embrace ourselves through things that we have in common,” he said.

Several artworks combine traditional and contemporary influences from both countries. Mexican cultural references, including Frida Kahlo and colourful folk art motifs, appear alongside Qatari symbols such as the Arabian oryx and traditional dhow boats.

Other works highlight common themes and visual connections between the two cultures, reflecting the growing relationship between Mexico and Qatar.

“This is a growing relation,” Ordorica said. “This year, we are celebrating through culture this beautiful path of understanding between Mexico and Qatar.”

The exhibition will run until 2 July and is open to visitors by appointment through the embassy.