Qatar Museums (QM) is running an educational programme alongside its latest exhibition “JR – Répertoire”, aimed at inspiring an indigenous culture of creativity and educating young children.
QM currently hosts two workshops for schools, both running until May 31.
The first, titled “Your Canvas Is Your Wall”, runs in two-hour blocks every Wednesday morning from 8.30am to 10.30am, and from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the QM Gallery, Building 10, Katara.
Students are taken on a tour of the exhibition, and create a collage of art works on canvas using photos of Qatar Heritage sites inspired by the exhibition.
The second workshop, titled “Stencil on Wood”, is running at the same time slots every Monday at the same venue.
Students examine photos where JR uses stencils to create his artwork on wooden boards.
Students also learn the basics of making stencils, and apply it on their own wooden boards, inspired by French artist JR’s work.
QM education director Dr Jelena Trkulja said they have seen great levels of engagement and enthusiasm from school children that have participated in these courses so far.
“We hope to see more schools come forward and take part in these fun workshops, to stimulate students’ creativity and educate them on the role and value of arts, heritage and creativity,” she noted.
“We will continue to organise educational programmes like this one around all of our exhibitions, to inspire and develop our future creative generation,” she added.
Presented by QM under the leadership of its chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, JR – Répertoire will be on show at the QM Gallery in Katara until May 31 in collaboration with Galerie Perrotin.
JR’s work combines art and engaged actions through large-scale outdoor installations, films, photographs and videos, using the streetscape as his canvas and his inspiration, which he claims as the largest art gallery in the world.