Doha:Al Markhiya Gallery has unveiled the 'Print Friends' exhibition at Fire Station Artist in Residence, showcasing the talents of 14 artists and designers from the Arab world. According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition draws inspiration from "Arab Nation Street," a painting by Qatari artist Yousef Ahmad. Al Markhiya Gallery Director Anas Kutit explained that the exhibition aims to evoke the intellectual, social, and cultural atmosphere of the Arab world during the 1950s and 1960s, using symbolic expressions to capture the spirit of that era. Running until October 30, the exhibition features artists including Ibrahim Al Dhuwadi, Ananas Studio, Mobius Design Studio, Omaima Dajani, Hussein Alazaat, Khawla Al Shaibani, Zaid Sbeitan, Fatima Emad, Kinda Ghannoum, Mohammed Sharaf, Maryam Al-Homaid, Nasser Nasrallah, Naima Ben Ayad, and Naila Al Sada. Each artist presents a limited-edition work produced through screen printing, measuring 50 by 70 centimeters. Together, these works form a collective artistic m osaic and serve as an archival record reinterpreting an important chapter of Arab visual memory. Al Markhiya Gallery aims to enhance the local visual arts movement and act as a catalyst for the contemporary Arab art scene. Through its exhibitions, the gallery celebrates the expertise and experiences of Qatari and resident artists, while fostering stronger connections with audiences. Amid a growing passion for visual arts within the community, the gallery seeks to highlight this interest through robust engagement with its exhibitions and artists' works.





