Eighteen artists breathe life into urban spaces for Jedariart

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Over the past month, Qatar-based artists have been making their mark on designated walls across Doha as part of Jedariart, Qatar Museums’ public art initiative to activate shared urban areas and add meaning to the city’s walls through curated murals and street art.

The public art initiative, held in partnership with The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Q-Rail, and Woqod and Fire Station: Artist in Residence invited eighteen Qatar-based artists to breathe new life into walls in various locations across the city with murals that shine a light on a variety of topics and spark constructive debate.

Architect Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq, Director of Public Art at Qatar Museums, said: “Qatar Museums is proud to have partnered with an immensely talented group of artists, who each brought their unique artistic style to life through murals that enrich the public realm and encourage cultural dialogue. We also extend our appreciation to our valued partners and sponsors – The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, Q-Rail, Woqod and the Fire Station: Artists in Residence – whose contributions and support made Jedariart a success. This month-long initiative has enabled us to further expand our public art reach, making art accessible to the wider community and bringing to life more urban spaces across the city.”

Striking new murals have been added to walls at Fire Station, Al-Abraj Park, Doha Festival City Interchange, Alkhor Interchange, Doha Expressway, Post Office Park, 5/6 Park, 5/6 Flyover, Qatar National Library Metro Station, Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah District and the Woqod Petrol Station in Fereej Kulaib.

Expressing pleasure at being one of the partners of Jedariart, Mrs. Sara Kafood, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, said: “We are pleased to be part of this initiative in which artists have transformed walls into works of art that address societal topics of relevance. These public artworks, each with their own individual character and message, will gain the admiration of a multicultural audience.”

Participating artists were selected following an Open Call, in which aspiring and established artists in Doha were requested to submit a proposal detailing a concept for a mural that takes into consideration the piece’s relevance to the community and the message the artwork aims to convey.

Saud Al-Dosari, Public Relations Manager, Woqod, said: “As a socially responsible Qatari company, WOQOD is honoured to be part of Jedariart, a Qatar Museums initiative that supports local artists and transforms the city’s urban spaces into an outdoor gallery. Such initiatives are key to increasing tourist attractions and contributing to a vibrant and colourful city.”

Participating artists included Mubarak Al Malik, Huda Basahal, Noura Al Mansoori, Dimitrije Bugarski, Nada Khozestani, Sharefa Al Mannai, Thamer Al Dossari, Muna Al Bader, Fatima Al Sharshani, Michael Perrone and his team, Maryam Al Maadhadi, Shuaa Al Kuwari, Abdulaziz Yousef, Abdulla Al Emadi, Alanoud Al Ghamdi, Haifa Al Khuzaei, Maha Al Jaidah, and Aisha Al Fadhala.

Mr. Abdulla Ali Al-Mawlawi, Communication and Public Relations Director, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), said: “We are pleased to cooperate with Qatar Museums for the Jedariart public art initiative. These artworks add an aesthetically pleasing touch to the Qatar National Library and Msheireb metro stations and enrich the art scene in Qatar, serving as points of attraction for commuters while spreading QRail’s message among the wider community.”

For more information about Qatar Museums and its public art initiatives, please visit:
https://www.qm.org.qa/en/area/public-art
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Qatar Museums connects the museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish. It centralizes resources and provides a comprehensive organization for the development of museums and cultural projects, with a long-term ambition of creating a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure for Qatar. Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM is consolidating Qatar’s efforts to become a vibrant center for the arts, culture and education, in the Middle East and beyond.

Since its foundation in 2005, QM has overseen the development of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Fire Station: Artists in Residence, The National Museum of Qatar and the Al Zubarah World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, among other projects. Future projects include the launch of the highly anticipated 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum and the Qatar Children’s Museum.

QM is committed to instigating Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage and museum professionals. At its core is a commitment to nurturing artistic talent, creating opportunities and developing the skills to service Qatar’s emerging art economy. By means of a multi-faceted programme and public art initiatives, QM seeks to push the boundaries of the traditional museum model and create cultural experiences that spill out onto the streets and seek to involve a wide audience. Through a strong emphasis on originating art and culture from within and fostering a spirit of national participation, QM is helping Qatar find its own distinctive voice in today’s global cultural debates.

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Press Contacts:

Federica Zuccarini, Qatar Museums: fzuccarini@qm.org.qa (+974 4402 8510)