Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced its participation in the upcoming 32nd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), set to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from June 12 to 21, offering individuals of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to experience the transformative power of literature, art, and museums.
In the 32nd edition of DIBF, Qatar Museums’ booth will serve as a dedicated space for visitors to explore a wide selection of new titles, award-winning publications, and unique art catalogues that delve into topics such as history, architecture, archaeology, orientalism, modern and Islamic art, sports, and captivating children’s stories.
Recently released titles include: Museum of Islamic Art: The Collection, Museum of Islamic Art: The Guide, On the Move: Reframing Nomadic Pastoralism, Baghdad: Eye’s Delight, Beirut and the Golden Sixties, Labour of Love: New Approaches to Palestinian Embroidery, Art Mill Museum 2030, Taysir Batniji: Untitled (Portraits of Martyrs), The Great Mongol Shahnama, and a children’s story inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery: A Small Glitch in the World.
Commenting on the occasion, Randa Takieddine, Publications Director at Qatar Museums said: “Our annual participation in the Doha International Book Fair highlights QM’s belief in the power of books to inspire individual creativity and understanding and build bridges between people and cultures. We are very proud of the wide variety of exceptional publications that we will be showcasing this year and we look forward to sharing them with all the art and history lovers in Doha.”
In addition to a wide range of publications, Qatar Museums will hold several activities, including book launches and interactive workshops, as well as book discussions at the main Book Fair theatre such as “Museum of Islamic Art: The Collection” on June 13 with Shaikha Nasser Al-Nassr (Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs), Dr. Mounia Checkab Abudaya (Senior Curator for North Africa and Iberia), and Dr. Tara Desjardins (Curator of South Asia).
Those activities will provide an enriching experience for art and culture enthusiasts and an opportunity to engage with Qatar Museums specialists. There will also be a variety of activities for young visitors at the Children’s Oasis at DECC, including: “Abstract Painting” and “Storytelling: Celebrating Eid” workshops presented by the National Museum of Qatar, “The Story Realm” session presented by Children’s Museum of Qatar – DADU, and “An Illustrated Sports Hero” and “Design a Book Cover” sessions presented by 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
Organised under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the 2023 Doha International Book Fair is expected to attract an unprecedented number of international publishers and participants, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to promoting culture on an Arabic and global scale.
