Doha is set to become a hub for diverse artistic expression in Spring 2025 with a programme of exhibitions from Qatar Museums (QM), including the Tasweer Photo Festival and a landmark show of Latin American art.
In its newsletter, QM noted that one of the season’s highlights is the 3rd edition of Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, the premier photography biennial, opening on April 20.
According to QM, this year’s festival explores the profound theme of belonging, showcasing a powerful collection of images through five exhibitions across five locations in Doha. The anchor exhibition, “To Look at the Sea is to Become What One Is,” will be housed at the Fire Station: Artists in Residence.
Tasweer 2025 will also feature works from photographers from West Asia and North Africa through exhibitions including “Daoud Aoulad Syad, Territories of the Instant,” and “Obliteration — Surviving the Inferno: Gaza’s Battle for Existence”.
QM said the winners of the 2023 and 2024 Tasweer Awards will be showcased, in addition to hosting symposia, masterclasses, and workshops, offering photographers opportunities for learning and growth. Exhibitions will run from April 20 to June 20, with “Daoud Aoulad Syad” at Mathaf extending to July 10. The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) will present ‘Latinoamericano’, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring modern and contemporary Latin American art from the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba) collection.
This, QM added, marks the first large-scale presentation of Latin American art in the West Asia and North Africa region, offering a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant and diverse artistic landscape of the continent.
The QM programme offers a diverse range of experiences for art lovers such as the “Qatar: Close to my Soul” at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. This survey exhibition showcases the works of Qatari artists from various generations, offering insights into the artistic styles and trends that have shaped the nation’s creative identity. Mathaf will also feature “Wafa al-Hamad: Sites of Imagination,” displaying works from the Mathaf Permanent Collection. The Museum of Islamic Art will present “A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World”, while the future Qatar Auto Museum will showcase “Ultraleggera: A Design Journey with Marcello Gandini Between Italy and Qatar”. QM announced the 2nd edition of the Design Doha Biennale, set to run from April 16 to June 30. Building on the success of its 2024 debut, the 2026 biennale promises to further expand Doha’s role as a global design hub.
Design Doha launched an Exhibition Open Call, inviting curators from the Mena region and beyond to contribute to the biennale’s narrative. The submission deadline for the open call is May 13.
A vibrant Spring 2025 exhibition season
