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PHOTOS: Richard Serra launches major solo exhibition in Qatar

Serra's work, which is getting mixed reactions from Qatar residents, is the newest tenant of the Al Riwaq exhibition space next to the Museum of Islamic Art, previously occupied by British artist Damien Hirst.

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Culture

PHOTOS: Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils new towering sculptures in desert

"East-West/West-East" was created for Qatar by renowned American artist Richard Serra, who is opening a new solo exhibition here today.

2 min

Culture

QMA’s executive director steps down after criticism

The former chairman of Christie's International will be returning to New York and London in May, QMA announced. His replacement has yet to be named.

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PHOTOS: Fire Station gallery for emerging artists to open this fall

Some 24 artist studios will become available as part of the first phase of the project, while cafes, bookstores and other features for the public are slated to open next year.

2 min

Culture

Calling it offensive to Islam, some locals urge removal of headbutt statue

In Qatar and abroad, reaction to the permanent installation of a 5-meter (6-foot) bronze statue depicting two fighting footballers on the Corniche last week has varied wildly.

2 min

Culture

QMA installs five-meter Zidane ‘head-butt’ statue on Corniche

The controversial sculpture - created by Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed - captures the moment when French football player Zinedine Zidane head-butted Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup.

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Culture
News

Qulture, a QMA-backed art and culture website, makes its digital debut

A new daily publication that aims to be a guide to art and culture in Qatar and the surrounding region has launched online today. Qulture, a polished-looking website that has been…

1 min

Culture

Former Civil Defense headquarters transforming into local art center

The city's former Civil Defense headquarters is slated to be transformed into a center for local art, with a cafe, gallery space and other offerings. The opening date is set for the end of 2014, the Qatar Museums Authority has announced.

2 min

News

QMA: No limits to be imposed on upcoming Damien Hirst exhibition

Controversial British artist Damien Hirst will have “no limits” imposed on his choice of pieces when he exhibits his work in Doha next month, a senior manager at the Qatar…

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