Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art is hosting a student exhibition to commemorate the fifth edition of its Student Art Competition and Exhibition (SAC&E).
The annual competition – a celebration of art and creativity in Qatar – saw the participation of more than 35 students from six schools across the country.
Art enthusiasts can now visit the exhibition, continuing until May 22 at Mathaf’s Education Space (Manara).
Under the guidance of Qatar Museums (QM) chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Mathaf has been implementing a number of activities that advocate for art education.
The SAC&E encourages students aged between nine and 18 years, along with teachers and parents, to explore modern and contemporary art by experiencing Mathaf’s permanent collection.
The exhibition, titled Visual Transparency, explores the concept of multi-layered translucence in art and life, with students showcasing their interpretation of the theme through 20 artworks, using mediums such as paintings, photographs, sculptures, and installations.
This year’s competition featured the following schools: Al Shifa Bent Abdulrahman Al Ansari Primary School For Girls, Asma Bent Abu Bakr Primary School For Girls, Umm Salamah Primary School for Girls, Rouqaya Preparatory School for Girls, Moza Bent Mohammed Preparatory School for Girls, and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Preparatory School for Boys, as announced by Mathaf’s Learning and Outreach deputy director Nahed al-Emadi.
Prior to the exhibition, Mathaf educators engaged in sessions with art teachers and students from the participating schools, guiding their students to create the showcased artworks.
Students were encouraged to push the limit of their experimentation, exploring new and unexpected tools and materials.
“We are proud to see more children, teachers and families involved in the fifth year of the Mathaf art competition, expanding the reach and scope of art education in Qatar,” Mathaf director Abdellah Karroum said. “In addition to finding inspiration within the Mathaf collection, participating children are collaborating with Mathaf to create the exhibition at the museum for an exciting opportunity to play a role in exhibition design.”
Since its establishment in 2010, Mathaf has worked to support creativity, promote dialogue and inspire new ideas among a thriving art community in Qatar.
The museum offers ongoing learning opportunities for children, students, families and adults, drawing inspiration from modern Arab art.