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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, on Thursday inaugurated the landmark 'Lawh Wa Qalam' museum in Education City, celebrating the legacy of late artist Maqbool Fida Husain. In her speech, Her Highness described Husain as "one such legendary artist - a true master whose artistic works transcend borders and connect cultures, histories, and identities". She added that the museum fulfills the late artist's dream, providing a space to display highlights of his life and work "based on an illustration sketched by the artist himself". Following the opening, Her Highness Sheikha Moza toured the museum's galleries, which trace Husain's artistic journey, exploring themes of faith, philosophy, cultural diversity, and his Yemeni roots. The museum also reflects his engagement with Arab civilization and his pursuit of unity amid diversity. The inauguration concluded with a formal dinner at the museum's Seeroo fi al ardh Hall, now a key feature of the museum. The ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani; Their Excellencies sheikhs and ministers, along with an international assembly of art collectors and experts. The museum houses more than 150 works, including paintings, films, textiles, photographs, and personal items, some of which are being displayed publicly for the first time. It features the artist's final masterpiece, "Seeroo fi al ardh" completed posthumously in 2019 under Qatar Foundation's guidance. Designed by Husain himself, the museum serves as an educational and cultural hub, encouraging visitors to explore his creative journey. Facilities include a library, creativity corner, gift shop, cafe, and a hall for lectures and events. It will open to the public from Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Fridays from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM, closing on Mondays and public holidays. "Lawh Wa Qalam" stands as a testament to Qatar's commitment to arts and culture, offering a space that inspires creativity, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of the world through the vision of Maqbool Fida Husain. 

Qatar Foundation (QF) will unveil Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum to the public on Friday, a new addition to the arts and cultural landscape of Qatar, celebrating the life and work of the iconic modern artist Maqbool Fida Husain.The museum is described as a dynamic space where art meets learning, located in Education City. Jowaher al-Marri, manager of Communications Outreach at QF, said: “Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum embodies what Education City stands for – a place where curiosity is encouraged, connections are made, and learning continues throughout life. By bringing Husain’s work into our community, we are creating a space that is open, accessible, and collaborative – where art becomes a catalyst for dialogue and discovery.“The museum reinforces Qatar’s role as a regional and global hub for culture and creativity, inviting people to explore ideas that inspire, challenge, and unite – and we look forward to opening its doors to the world and to audiences from all walks of life.”Syeda Deeba a fourth-year Interior Design student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar said: “The opening of Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum feels incredibly inspiring. The museum enriches Qatar’s cultural landscape by celebrating one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and for young designers and artists, it offers a space to study the relationship between art, space, and culture.”Reflecting the openness and inclusivity of Education City, the museum complements existing cultural offerings across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, as well as its schools, universities, research centres, and community initiatives. This creates a natural environment for cross-collaborative learning, where people can connect, interact, and collaborate in enriching, unexpected ways.“Education City thrives on collaboration across fields design, engineering, science, medicine, and the arts. A museum dedicated to a major global artist adds a cultural anchor that everyone can access,” Deeba says.“The museum becomes a shared space where students from all disciplines can learn, reflect, and find inspiration. Whether someone is studying architecture, AI, business, or design, Husain’s work opens conversations about history, innovation, identity, and storytelling. It will encourage more cross-campus interactions, workshops, joint projects, and cultural exploration.”Housed in a building inspired by Husain’s own sketch – and brought to life by architect Martand Khosla – the museum offers a unique insight into the artist’s creative vision and multidisciplinary approach. Visitors can explore one of the most comprehensive collections of Husain’s later works, many of which draw on themes from Arab civilisation and Islamic culture, as well as his final masterpiece, Seeroo fi al ardh, which now forms part of Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum.Alongside paintings, films, tapestries, and photography, the museum will host workshops, conversations, artistic programmes, and interdisciplinary encounters. In doing so, it reinforces Education City’s mission to create opportunities that are accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone, enriching the landscape as an active, living space. 

Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum, set to open on November 28, will be the newest addition to Education City’s vibrant arts scene. Dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Maqbool Fida Husain, the museum will bring the pioneering modern artist’s creativity to life through multimedia storytelling and diverse art forms including paintings, films, tapestry, and photography.**media[380673]**Seeroo Fi Al Ardh – Husain’s final masterpiece, opened at Education City in 2019 – will now form part of Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum. It highlights the progress of humanity, and its inclination to utilise the surrounding resources to achieve its goals.Alongside Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum, QF has over 100 artworks within its portfolio of public art, all open for everyone to experience and enjoy.Here are other inspiring artworks, installations, and places at Education City where you can explore art, culture, and creativity: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the Arab world. Currently celebrating its 15-year anniversary, exhibitions include we refuse_d, which sees artists explore tensions between resilience and action.**media[380670]**Al Azzm is a sculpture within Education City which symbolises the determination of Qatari women, while also embodying Qatari culture and traditions and the resilience of the nation.Come Together, a public art installation designed by South Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa, pays tribute to Qatar’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The structure, resembling a dandelion, is made up of workers’ helmets, mirror balls, and traditional Qatari kitchenware.The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, a QF partner university, is the first museum in the Arab world dedicated to discussing and examining the content of media, journalism, and communication.Georgetown University in Qatar, a QF partner university, houses a panel of the Berlin Wall, which was brought to the country by Qatar Museums under the Qatar-Germany 2017 Year of Culture, as part of its Public Art Programme. The panel, reinforced with steel bars, is covered in spray painted graffiti that conveys messages of hope, freedom, and change.Damien Hirst’s The Miraculous Journey, which stands outside QF’s women’s and children’s hospital Sidra Medicine, is a series of 14 monumental bronze sculptures that chronicle the gestation of a foetus inside a uterus, from conception to birth.**media[380672]**Louise Bourgeois’ 1999 Maman, housed in Qatar National Convention Centre, is a bronze, stainless steel, and marble sculpture which depicts a spider, and – standing at over 30ft high and over 33ft wide - is among the largest sculptures in the world.