by DebbieDerry | Feb 10, 2024 | Art, Lifestyle
The sweeping roll of the dunes and unending swathes of sand in Qatar are alluring enough but throw in some striking sculptures and you really do create a stir. Art in the desert in Qatar is the real deal. Public art is impressive throughout the city of Doha and its...
by DebbieDerry | Sep 28, 2023 | Art, Lifestyle
The woman lies sleeping on her bed. The child, presumably a daughter, is transfixed by her mother’s face as she tugs at the string holding her mask in place. Visually and historically striking, this painting gets us talking … Art gets us talking, as with this painting...
by DebbieDerry | Mar 21, 2023 | Art, Lifestyle, People
The Katara Cultural Village is a favourite for visitors and locals alike – a destination in the heart of Doha, Qatar, that celebrates its art, culture, and heritage with a full calendar of events. This replica Arabic village set alongside a sheltered bay with striking...
by DebbieDerry | Sep 6, 2022 | Art, Lifestyle
The giant yellow teddy at Doha’s Hamad International Airport is an apt introduction to the importance Qatar places on public art. Lumpy, old Lamp Bear sits there, larger than life, a photographic magnet for locals and visitors alike, offering just a hint of the many...
