Eight emerging Qatari artists, along with Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) staff, will take part in a seven-day trip to Istanbul, Turkey as part of the annual initiative dubbed as Ektashif 2, it was announced.
The trip is hosted in collaboration with ‘Doha Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2021’ and the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Participating artists for this year’s educational trip are Muna al-Bader, Mashael Hejazi, Naima al-Hail, Ali al-Kuwari, Zainab al-Shibani, Salha al-Subaie, Ahmed al-Ali, and Nouf al-Muraikhi.
A committee comprising established artists across many disciplines and sectors selected this year’s participating artists, including Ismael Azzam, artist and advisor for Public Art at Qatar Museums (QM); Noura al Ma’adadi, artist and director of Art Programmes at MIA; Huda al Yafei, artist and director of the Visual Arts Centre representing the Ministry of Culture and Sports; Hanadi al-Darwish, consultant artist at the Ministry of Culture and Sports; and Abeer al-Kuwari, an artist and photographer.
Salem Abdulla al-Aswad, deputy director of MIA and director of Learning and Outreach, said: “We are proud of this strategic partnership between MIA and the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Ektashif 2 is part of a wide range of cultural and artistic programmes hosted as part of the Doha Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021. We extend thanks to the organising committee, and we look forward to a continued and fruitful partnership.”
Hamad al-Athba, general co-ordinator of the activities of Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021, congratulated the winning artists for being selected for the trip to Turkey.
Commenting on the strong ties with QM, he said: “The partnership with QM supports artistic talent and potential. It also provides a great opportunity for artistic self-expression while exploring the beauty of Islamic art, rich heritage, archaeological sites and architecture.”
Qatari citizens who had never previously participated in Ektashif and are practicing artists were invited to apply for the trip. The selection process sought to discover Qatari artists who have not yet gained recognition. Moreover, a mix of established and emerging artists was selected to allow for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Ektashif 2 aims to introduce Qatari artists to new Islamic art through dedicated workshops and touring sites in Istanbul. Over the course of seven days, artists will have the opportunity to visit both sides of Istanbul separated by the Bosphorus strait and explore the architectural details of historical monuments.
The eight participating artists will receive a full itinerary for the trip in October.
Participating artists for this year’s educational trip are Muna al-Bader, Mashael Hejazi, Naima al-Hail, Ali al-Kuwari, Zainab al-Shibani, Salha al-Subaie, Ahmed al-Ali, and Nouf al-Muraikhi.
A committee comprising established artists across many disciplines and sectors selected this year’s participating artists, including Ismael Azzam, artist and advisor for Public Art at Qatar Museums (QM); Noura al Ma’adadi, artist and director of Art Programmes at MIA; Huda al Yafei, artist and director of the Visual Arts Centre representing the Ministry of Culture and Sports; Hanadi al-Darwish, consultant artist at the Ministry of Culture and Sports; and Abeer al-Kuwari, an artist and photographer.
Salem Abdulla al-Aswad, deputy director of MIA and director of Learning and Outreach, said: “We are proud of this strategic partnership between MIA and the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Ektashif 2 is part of a wide range of cultural and artistic programmes hosted as part of the Doha Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021. We extend thanks to the organising committee, and we look forward to a continued and fruitful partnership.”
Hamad al-Athba, general co-ordinator of the activities of Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021, congratulated the winning artists for being selected for the trip to Turkey.
Commenting on the strong ties with QM, he said: “The partnership with QM supports artistic talent and potential. It also provides a great opportunity for artistic self-expression while exploring the beauty of Islamic art, rich heritage, archaeological sites and architecture.”
Qatari citizens who had never previously participated in Ektashif and are practicing artists were invited to apply for the trip. The selection process sought to discover Qatari artists who have not yet gained recognition. Moreover, a mix of established and emerging artists was selected to allow for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Ektashif 2 aims to introduce Qatari artists to new Islamic art through dedicated workshops and touring sites in Istanbul. Over the course of seven days, artists will have the opportunity to visit both sides of Istanbul separated by the Bosphorus strait and explore the architectural details of historical monuments.
The eight participating artists will receive a full itinerary for the trip in October.