Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) on Thursday announced a comprehensive fall 2026 program of exhibitions, public art presentations, and initiatives aimed at fostering global cultural exchange and dialogue. Featuring openings from September through November, the season includes numerous exhibitions, among them a retrospective survey of the Baghdad Modern Art Group, works by renowned Italian contemporary artist Giuseppe Penone, and the Doha debut of "My Home Is Your Home," an exhibition inspired by Arab hospitality that premiered at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani stated, "This new season is a celebration of resilience and creativity across our region and around the globe, showcasing an abundance of artistic and design achievements from centuries past through today. Over the course of three months, we will open more than fifteen standalone exhibitions, present the second edition of Design Doha, and inaugurate our next ambitious undertaking, an international contemporary art quadrennial, Rubaiya Qatar. Each milestone is a testament to the human spirit and a powerful reminder that in times of conflict, it is more important than ever for people to come together through the power of culture."
Anchors of the fall season are the second edition of the Design Doha biennial, opening on 6 November, and Rubaiya Qatar, opening on 21 November. This edition of Design Doha brings together participants from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia for a total of more than 20 related exhibitions led by Arab Design Now 2026, which will feature 81 designers, 78 new commissions, and 15 films.
The inaugural edition of Rubaiya Qatar, QM's contemporary art quadrennial, will present a dynamic program of exhibitions, commissions, public art projects, residencies, publications, and more. Its headline exhibition, Unruly Waters, features more than 50 artists from the SWANA region and more than 20 new commissions engaging with the urgent issues of ecological transformation and geopolitical change.
Qatar Museums' Fall 2026 exhibitions and programs also include "Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion," "Ektashif Uzbekistan," "Frame and Focus," and "What Lingers in the Artist's Mind: The Experiments and Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group." Additionally, exhibitions like "My Home Is Your Home," "Wooden Doors of Qatar: From Storage to Story," and "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade in Ancient Chinese Ceramics" are set to captivate audiences.
The season further includes "Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life," "ERDEM: About Time, About Her," and "Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico," highlighting a broad spectrum of cultural and artistic expressions. "Around the World in Jewellery" and "Tasweer Residency: As the Image Unfolds, The Language of Athar" are poised to enrich the artistic tapestry of the program.
Qatar Museums continues to solidify its role as a cultural bridge with the unveiling of these exhibitions, contributing to the global artistic narrative and cultural discourse.