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Qatar Museums launches public art competition for students with QAR 25,000 prize

The winner will see their artwork displayed in public places around Qatar. Creative students and fresh graduates can now submit their proposals for the Public Art Competition for a chance…

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The Round up

The Round Up 14 April 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Wednesday: ???????? Biden to withdraw troops from Afghanistan ???????? Rouhani in call with Qatar’s Amir ????️ Indoor and outdoor gathering rules ???? Qatar Museums to sponsor Ro…

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A door to Qatar’s Archeological history

Culture Pass members will have a lifetime opportunity to visit historical sites across Qatar through curated tours taking place this month. Qatar Museums’ “Atharna” programme offers a gateway to discover…

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Culture
News

Graffiti finally cleaned off iconic ‘East-West / West-East’ artwork

The world famous East-West / West-East art work by Richard Serra, situated in Qatar’s Brouq nature reserve has finally been cleaned by authorities. Shortly after the iconic and unique structures…

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Culture

Winner of Dugong Mascot Design Competition announced

Gaylord “Choy” Salonga, a graphic designer from the Philippines, has been named as the winner of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)’s Dugong Mascot Design competition. With over 40 different…

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National Museum of Qatar to reopen permanent galleries to the public

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) will reopen its splendid permanent galleries to the public, unveiling beautiful artworks and antiquities that have been inaccessible since the pandemic. Colourful, historic, and…

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Culture

Qatar’s National Museum eyeing 2016 opening

Construction on the development was expected to be completed by the end of this year. Installation of artworks will begin next year, a Qatar Museums spokesperson said.

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Culture
Life

Mixed public reaction as QM launches new logo, brand

On Twitter, some residents said they found the new logo to be "boring," while others welcomed its bold use of color.

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Culture

Qatar Museums Authority announces re-branding amid layoff uncertainty

On May 15, QMA is expected to become "Qatar Museums," to highlight the authority's role as "a cultural instigator." There has also been talk of reducing duplication, prompting fears about impending job cuts.

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