Renowned museologist praises Qatar's art scenario

Qatar’s art scenario as well as the architecture of the museums is truly world class and of the highest international standards, noted, an renowned museologist."The museums in Qatar are very impressive. It is very interesting that the museums are based on the culture and heritage of Qatar. The fact that all these wonderful and impressive architecture of the museums are based on the local heritage is truly wonderful, ” said Dr Hesperia Iliadou Suppiej, art and architectural historian.Dr Suppiej was speaking to Gulf Times as she is in Qatar curating the exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of VCUarts Qatar.On her maiden project in Qatar, Dr Suppiej said that Qatar’s art scene is truly world class. She explained: "I am working in Europe and doing prestigious projects internationally. I am very impressed by the quality of the art scene here in Qatar and that was one of the reasons I proposed the university to take up this exhibition and show it to the world. It is not only the quality of the themes that they are doing but also the excellence of their creative techniques which actually is matching if not going above the quality of art works, seen internationally.”Dr Suppiej commented that VCUarts Qatar is a fantastic and unique university with a lot of diverse and creative programmes. "At the works of the students and the alumni, I have seen an amazing depth of academic quality, combined with contemporary technologies, innovation and excellence. I also see an interesting diversity in the programmes in the school. The work that is happening in the university and in the country is actually forming the new generation of creative force for the country,” she highlighted.Dr Suppiej is highly excited about her first project in Qatar. "It is my first project in Qatar and second visit to the country. Last year in Venice during a professional advancement programme, some members of VCUarts Qatar participated in one of my lectures and later approached me for the project. This project is part of the 25th anniversary celebration of VCUarts Qatar. It highlights the works of the alumni from different departments of the university over the years,” she continued.Dr Suppiej noted that the vison that Qatar has for museums and art is very impressive. She highlighted: "As a museologist, I am very much attracted to it as I see a new innovative vision. VCU alumni is the workforce of new museum professionals in the country. In Europe we find more academic aspects in museums whereas in Qatar we find a lot of creativity happening in museums and I think the world must know more about it.”Dr Suppiej academic and teaches at the European institute of Design in Florence at postgraduate levels. She also teaches at a research centre called Nord.