There's plenty of art, design and culture to experience and absorb in Doha. Here are eight must-sees.
There really was something for everyone here. From gorgeous rugs inspired by the patterns and colours of nature handwoven by Afghan women villagers to sleek 3D-printed lounges whose shape mimicked shifting sand dunes, to pop-art posters and vivid interpretations of ancient Egyptian gods as modern decorative pieces, the sheer breadth of talent and creativity was jaw dropping.
Even if you’re a certified culture vulture, there is simply too much art, design and culture to experience and absorb. After a packed early morning to late night schedule for five days on a recent trip, I still felt like I had barely scratched the surface. That said, here are my top eight must-sees to cram into your trip.Dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the Arabic-speaking world, Mathaf’s fascinating collection was donated by a cousin of the current Emir of Qatar.
Inspired by the desert rose and designed by starchitect Jean Nouvel, the enormous intersecting discs of the National Museum contain a stunning collection that tells the story of Qatar from ecological, geographical and historical perspectives. A must see is the Baroda Carpet that’s decorated with 1.5 million marine pearls, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.About 1.