KATARA

In Qatar there is a Cultural Village called KATARA, and it’s definitely a place to visit frequently. The name Katara, honours Qatar ancient name and upholds it’s connection to it’s ancient heritage, so “Catara” was the first and most ancient name given to designate Qatar Peninsula in geographic and historical maps, since the year 150 D.

This cultural Village is a project of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, and it’s the most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar, you can find in Katara several Qatari organisations with theirs offices there, like Qatar Fine Arts Society, Visual Art Centre, Qatar Photographic Society, Theatre Society and Qatar Music Academy and many others.

Besides this, you have exhibition galleries, concert halls and the amazing Amphitheatre, witch reminds the Greek Theatres. This Amphitheatre is in the middle of Katara and definitely gives the soul to this place, not only by it's location but also by the beautiful architecture.  Many great music and theatre events take place there.

Katara is a place where you will not get bored, so many exhibitions…you can spend the day there just to see them all. If you feel just to chill out there are many restaurants and caffes where you can relax and enjoy the environment.

Right now there are great exhibitions going on, some of them really impressive.

YAN PEI-MING - Painting the History

QMA Gallery, Building10

Until 12 January

Yan Pei-Ming is a Chinese painter, born in 1960 in Shanghai. Since 1982 he has lived in France, Dijon. 

This exhibition aims to tell the story of the world we live in and profiles three types of history makers, the history of assassinated leaders from the 20th Century, 150 amazing portraits of influential Arab Figures and three perspectives on Jacques-Louise David's "Death of Marat" .

You should not miss the opportunity to see this exhibition!!!!

ENCOUNTER

The Royal Academy of Arts in the Middle East

From 06 Dec 2012 to 06 March 2013

Building 19 and 22 -  Gallery 1 and 2

This interesting exhibition, shows the best contemporary art work of 25 prominent artists across the Middle East (witch includes 10 artists from Qatar) and 25 Royal Academicians.

This exhibition was held first in Singapore and then brought to Doha in a revised format.

The idea is to have a direct Encounter between the Royal Academicians and the artist from Middle East, encouraging a cultural exchange.

Great quality, very interesting contemporary work, it's a must see!

QATAR LANDSCAPE with Ahmed Yousef Al-Khulaifi

Ongoing

Katara

Conducted by Qatar Photographic Society, it showcases breathtaking captures of Qatar’s natural beauty and colors.

This exhibition fascinated me...leaving in Qatar, I'm not used to see that much green, and the pictures were absolutely impressive! Great locations, where you can find a quite diverse landscape...amazing colors, incredible details, it made me feel like going to all this places and see it by my self and discover the other side of Qatar!