Presented by Design Doha and the Years of Culture initiative, the exhibition showcases the works of nine talented makers from Qatar and Morocco, created as part of the Crafting Design Futures exchange programme during the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.
The extended period offers additional opportunities for visitors to experience the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design located in the 4th Floor Temporary Exhibition Gallery at MIA.
Crafting Design Futures marks the culmination of the Design Doha Residency Programme Qatar | Morocco: Crafting Design Futures, a cultural exchange that bridges the vivid cultures of Qatar and Morocco while celebrating the synergy between time-honoured craftsmanship and modern innovation.
Curated by Gwen Farrelly, the exhibition highlights works that incorporate both traditional materials and cutting-edge design techniques, reflecting the dynamic relationship between the two nations' artistic practices.
Exhibition highlights include:
66km by Doha-based artist Nada Elkharashi (Egypt), combining Moroccan silk textiles with LED lighting atop a rock from Qatar.
Arrous Anzar by Paris-based Sara Ouhaddou (Morocco), a revival of Moroccan glassblowing in collaboration with artisans.
Crystalline by Amine Asselman, a reimagining of Moroccan Zellige craft with three-dimensional tiles.
Disorient(al) by Doha-based artist, Majdulin Nasrallah (Palestine), a hand-knotted Moroccan rug blending Palestinian embroidery with architectural motifs.
Resilience in Destruction by Hamza Kadiri (Morocco), a conceptual work blending charcoal, bronze, and wood to tell stories of destruction, resilience, and hope.
Saboura by Amine El Gotaibi, an interactive installation honouring Qatar’s female education history.
Tornado Shelves by Abdulrahman al-Muftah (Qatar), featuring hand-carved wood inspired by the movement of sandstorms.
TRIBU by Bouchra Boudoua (Morocco), monumental clay objects inspired by Amazigh heritage.
and Zellige Library by Doha-based artist Reema Abu Hassan (Palestinian-Canadian), a reinterpretation of Moroccan Zellige art incorporating desert sand and water.
The exhibition also features the installation Al-Dohaiyat: A Labyrinth of Enlightenment, an earthen sculpture by Amine El Gotaibi, located in MIA Park, symbolising Qatar’s landscape and the rich history of female cultural leadership.
Additionally, exclusive merchandise inspired by the exchange programme is also available for purchase at the MIA shop.
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