A temporary exhibition on the theme – “Shifting Sands – A Journey of Qatar and its People” will be inaugurated on April 7 at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. The exhibition will remain open until June 7.
This annual exhibition is being curated by UCL Qatar’s MA Museum and
Gallery Practice students.
The two-month-long exhibition will feature memorabilia of early pioneer life and aims to create a dialogue between different generations and cultures through the objects and the stories that will be showcased. The research has also led to the development of intercultural understanding with specific focus on Qatari culture and its people.
Different mediums and means of display such as the use of story-telling, interviews and videos will be an attractive feature of the exhibition. Visitors will enjoy many fine exhibits from different parts of the museum, ranging from archaeological objects to a vehicle, and demonstrate the range and depth of
Sheikh Faisal’s collection.
The journey of Qatar and its people will be presented along with the stories that they collectively hold. Furthermore, Sheikh Faisal has extended his support to the students by providing more than 120 photographs from his private archive. These photographs explore and celebrate the sport of hunting in Qatar through the passage of time.
The exhibition will have stalls under four vivid themes: Life in the desert, Changing landscape, Socialising and Icons. Together, these will showcase the rich cultural heritage of Qatar with its diverse traditions and cultures, leaving a lasting impression on the visitors.