Doha, Qatar: Art enthusiasts and curious minds have just one more day to immerse themselves in a quartet of captivating exhibitions, all of which offer free admission.
These exhibits are “A Chance To Breathe,” “Doha Fashion Friday,” both located at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha, “Mashael Al Hejazi: My Mother Lulwa’s House” at Barahat Al Jufaili’s Majlis, and “Hadeer Omar: And Thereafter” located at Al Koot Fort.
Omal Khair, Dil Kayas, and Azimul Hasson, who have been documenting their lives and those of the Rohingya refugee population living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, since 2018, are the talented photographers behind “A Chance To Breathe.” The exhibition is open from 10am to 7pm.
“Doha Fashion Fridays,” also open from 10am to 7pm is a unique collaborative project, initiated in 2017 by artists Khalid Albaih and Aparna Jayakumar. They photographed and interviewed migrant workers living in Qatar on their day off on Fridays.
Using fashion as a lens and Instagram as its public platform, the project’s hundreds of photographs and interviews reveal stories of the varied immigrant community in Qatar, who have arrived here with hopes and goals.
The exhibition “Mashael Al Hejazi: My Mother Lulwa’s House” in Barahat Al Jufairi’s majlis pays homage to the social and architectural aspects of this historic area of Doha as well as the shared experiences and stories of the Al Baraha neighbourhood. It's open from 6.30pm to 11pm. And “Hadeer Omar: And Thereafter” converts Souq Waqif into a dynamic spatial experience that modifies three main areas of Al Koot Fort: ‘The Transition’ (courtyard), ‘The Journey’ (back room), and ‘The Metamorphosis’ (entry room). The installation is open from 6.30pm to 11pm.
As the clock ticks down, visitors can seize the opportunity to explore these diverse showcases of creativity, spanning the realms of art, fashion, culture, and community. Entrance for these exhibits is all free for residents.
On a separate note, today is the last day of free admission to all museums and exhibitions in the country in honour of International Museum Day.
