Doha: Ahead of Qatar Museums’ new exhibition Jeff Koons: Lost in America, opening at QM Gallery ALRIWAQ in Doha this November 2021, global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced its first collection in collaboration with the world-renowned contemporary American artist.
The collection, available for purchase in 24 markets which UNIQLO operates from end of September, will feature five of Koons’s iconic sculptures expressed in the refined graphic style of Uniqlo’s UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) brand. All eight items from the UT collection will be available for purchase during the event with a Balloon Dog (Orange) T-shirt offered in a unique colour only available in Doha.
Exclusive early access will be extended to Qatar Museums’ Culture Pass Plus and Culture Family members from 27 – 30 September.
A portion of the proceeds of sales will go towards funding the development of Dadu – Children’s Museum of Qatar. Dadu joins Qatar Museums’ growing network of institutions as the first to provide innovative child development settings and resources in a dedicated place for learning and growth, encouraging children, families and educators to thrive and contribute to a sustainable future. Under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Dadu will focus on the specific needs and phases of each child’s development, with multiple forms of play used to support learning.
Essa Al Mannai, Director of Dadu, said: ‘This exciting collaboration collection, launching ahead of the Lost in America exhibition in Doha, offers a sneak peek of some of the artwork that will be on view at Koons’ first exhibition in the region. With a portion of the proceeds generously donated to fund the development of Dadu, members of the community can directly contribute to the future success of Qatar and its people. We invite our Culture Pass Plus and Family members and the public to visit the pop-up store at Mathaf to explore the Jeff Koons UNIQLO collection.”
Qatar Museums will present the first exhibition in the Gulf region of the work of the American artist Koons (born 1955). Opening on 21 November 2021 as part of the Qatar-United States 2021 Year of Culture, Jeff Koons: Lost in America will be on view through 31 March 2022 at the QM Gallery ALRIWAQ, the expansive exhibition space located in MIA Park, adjacent to the Museum of Islamic Art on Doha’s Corniche. Organised by renowned curator Massimiliano Gioni, the exhibition provides a unique view into the exceptional career of one of the best-known contemporary artists, whose work bridges pop, minimalism and the readymade.
Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family members can visit Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art on September 27 – 30 from 9 am – 7pm or at IN-Q Gift Shop to gain early access to the Jeff Koons UNIQLO collection.
The collection will be available for sale to the wider public in-person at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art pop-up store and online at Qatar Museums’ IN-Q Gift Shop from Friday.
