Artists play crucial role during the pandemic
22 Jan 2021 - 9:30
Filipina artist Danica Hernandez, first place winner of art competition organised by Visual Art Center and Qatar Red Crescent Society, poses with her winning painting at the opening of “The Crescent Draws Hope during the COVID-19 Crisis” exhibition yesterday at Katara Building 18. Pic: Raynald C Rivera/The Peninsula
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Doha: The role artists play in society has never been more crucial in the time of COVID-19, says an artist.
“Artists must be active in conveying their feelings, raising awareness and inspiring people on what is happening in the world today,” Filipina artist Danica Hernandez told The Peninsula yesterday.
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