Fire Station launches Alumni Residency Programme
15 Feb 2021 - 14:46
The Peninsula
Doha: The Fire Station: Artist in Residence is currently running the first edition of its Alumni Residency programme. The initiative brings together artists from previous residency years to collaborate and expand their repertoire.
The residency began on 15 January and runs until 15 July. The programme ensures the Fire Station’s ongoing connection to its alumni by providing workspaces, resources, and networking opportunities with visiting artists, curators and arts professionals.
Alanoud Al-Buainain, Deputy Director of Programmes & Exhibitions, Fire Station, said: “Our newly introduced Alumni Residency is a great addition that complements our local and international residency programmes. Over the next few months, we look forward to providing a platform for participating artists to develop their practice.”
4 Qatari artists featured in ‘Process, Part 3’ exhibition
27 Jan 2021 - 8:43
“Cubeidoscope”, a mixed media artwork by Qatari artist Mubarak Al Thani showcased at “Process, Part 3” exhibition, which launched yesterday at Al Markhiya Gallery at Katara Art Centre. Pic: Raynald C Rivera /The Peninsula
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Doha: The third instalment of “Process” exhibition, which launched yesterday at Al Markhiya Gallery, provides art enthusiasts insight into the art practice of Qatari artists Ahmed Al Jufairi, Fatima Mohammed, Muna Al Bader, and Mubarak Al Thani.
Launched by the pioneering private gallery in September, the exhibition series offers a fascinating look into the creative process of contemporary artists in producing a diverse array of art pieces using different media to bring to light crucial concepts.