The Qatar Fine Arts Society is preparing to launch the fourth Gulf Fine Arts Forum Wednesday at its headquarters in Katara – the Cultural Village.
The forum, a prominent artistic station that brings together nearly 40 artists from the Gulf Co-operation Council countries, including 19 Qatari artists, is part of the society’s goal of enhancing cultural and artistic communication between the Gulf countries, and providing a platform for exchanging experiences and creative visions.
Artist Youssef al-Sada, chairman of the board of directors of the Qatar Fine Arts Society, said that the forum will comprise various activities and programmes, including specialised workshops, art exhibitions that reflect the cultural and heritage diversity of the region, and intellectual platforms that discuss various aspects of Gulf fine art.
The events would include a dialogue session between participating artists, which will be moderated by art critic Jalal al-Talib.
One of the main events accompanying the forum this year, al-Sada said, would be the honouring of artist Youssef Ahmed, who has received the State Encouragement Award in appreciation of his contribution to fine art.
Artist Hessa al-Buainain, who has contributed significantly to the development of the Gulf art scene, will also be honoured.
The late Iraqi artist Zaid al-Zaidi will be honoured posthumously, with his daughter, who is also a artist, invited to receive the honour that reflects deep appreciation for his legacy and past participation with the Qatari Fine Arts Society.
A group of some Qatari fine artists.
