Public Art at NMoQ
Our Public Art team has worked closely with the National Museum of Qatar to select and install several public artworks on the museum grounds.
Works On View
Gates to the Sea by Simone Fattal
Marking the entrance to the National Museum of Qatar, Simone Fattal’s Gates to the Sea suggests the link between past and present.
ALFA by Jean-Michel Othoniel
Jean-Michel Othonial creates sculptures whose relationship to human scale ranges from intimacy to monumentality.
Motherland by Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani
Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani’s large-scale sculpture at the National Museum of Qatar is deeply rooted in Qatar’s history and traditions.
On their Way by Roch Vandromme
Roch Vandromme’s sculpture celebrates the dynamic relationship between humans and camels.
Kan Ya Ma Kaan by Bouthayna Al Muftah
Bouthayna Al Muftah's installation at the National Museum of Qatar takes inspiration from traditional Qatari jewelry.
Central Midkhan by Aisha Nasser Al Sowaidi
Qatari artist Aisha Nasser Al Sowaidi rethinks the forms of daily objects within a household.
Flag of Glory by Ahmed Al Bahrani
Ahmed Al Bahrani’s monumental sculpture honours and commemorates the people and leadership of Qatar.
Read More
Story
A Place for Peace at NMOQ
Just outside the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) sits a semicircular bench that, from a certain perspective, resembles a warm smile. With the desert rose structure as a backdrop, the silver bench has become a popular spot for photos, but there’s much more to it than selfies.
Story
Public Art: Activating Spaces Through Beauty
To mark the launch of the 2020 exhibition JEDARIART, we take an in-depth look at Qatar Museums’ wider commitment to public art across the country.
Story
Exploring Public Art in Qatar
Our Public Art and Digital Experience departments have teamed up to share new videos of installations across Qatar.