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Exhibitions

Fall 2026 Exhibitions: Your Culture Calendar Starts Here

Experience a season shaped by two landmark launches: Rubaiya Qatar, the country's first contemporary art quadrennial, and the second edition of Design Doha, alongside exhibitions spanning fashion, photography, archaeology and architecture.

27 August 2026

Compiled by Boshra Al-Meraikhi

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Beyond Immediate Vision: A Curator’s View

Interview by the Digital Experience Content team.

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Artist Spotlight: Davlat Toshev

Interview by Vrinda Abilash

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More to Explore: Our Online Collection Continues to Expand

By Hissa Al Hitmi

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Archaeology

Al Zubarah: Beyond the Fort

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site from above, in an interactive guided tour that reveals the landmarks that shaped this historic town and its surrounding landscape.

15 October 2026

Produced by the Department of Digital Experience, Margaux Montserrat De Pauw and Dr Ferhan Sakal.

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Treasures of Islamic Art

Documentary | 4 Episodes

Treasures of Islamic Art

Treasures of Islamic Art is a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

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Episode 1

Treasures of Islamic Art: A Pilgrim’s Journey

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Episode 2

Treasures of Islamic Art: Arms and Armour

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Episode 3

Treasures of Islamic Art: Nurse’s Qur’an (Mashaf Al-Hadinah)

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Treasures of Islamic Art: Damascus Room

Museum of Islamic Art Watch

Documentary | 4 Episodes

Treasures of Islamic Art

Treasures of Islamic Art is a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).

See full playlist About the Series

insert text here

Trailer

Treasures of Islamic Art Trailer

Museum of Islamic Art

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Episode 1

Treasures of Islamic Art: A Pilgrim’s Journey

Museum of Islamic Art

Picture of Cavalry armour

Episode 2

Treasures of Islamic Art: Arms and Armour

Museum of Islamic Art

Photo of a bifolio with Arabic writing.

Episode 3

Treasures of Islamic Art: Nurse’s Qur’an (Mashaf Al-Hadinah)

Museum of Islamic Art

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Episode 4

Treasures of Islamic Art: Damascus Room

Museum of Islamic Art

Artists’ Voices

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Artist Spotlight: Majd Abdel Hamid

Interview by Reem Shaddad

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read

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Artist Spotlight: Dima Srouji

Interview by Reem Shaddad

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read

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Artist Spotlight: Nour Shantout

Interview by Reem Shaddad

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read

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Collection Highlights

The Gem-Set Falcon: A Marvel of Craftsmanship and Symbolism

This object tells a remarkable story of imperial power, courtly tradition and spiritual symbolism.

4 August 2026

By the Museum of Islamic Art Curatorial Team

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Six Ceramics from the Online Collection You Need to See

By Mohamed Al Thani

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Silk, Gold and Memory: Inside Qatari Womens’ Wardrobes

Compiled by Boshra Al Meraikhi, written by Hissa Al Hitmi and Mohammed Al Thani

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From Threads to Gold: Icons of World Cup History

By Elie El Mendelek

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Behind the Scenes: Conserving Culture

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Anatomy of a Conservation: Antar & Abla

Produced by the Department of Digital Experience and Madniya Usman Gani Mozawala

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Explore

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Conservation Highlights: Untitled (1982) by Dia Azzawi

By Dr Stefani Kavda

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Read

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Conservation Series: A Sneak Peek into a Conservator’s Life

By Dr Stefani Kavda

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