How art builds bridges in Qatar
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 … Why the mask? Who wears such a mask? When was this painted? Is this the norm? […]
Doha puts sport in the fast lane
For most countries, establishing a sporting culture is a marathon journey. For Qatar, it’s been a sprint. The impressive new sports museum – 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum – in Doha is a fitting example of the expense, drive and commitment the country is making to fast-track its plans to become an internationally recognised […]