Mathaf, Arab Museum of Modern Art
Co-owned by Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, the museum organizes major exhibitions, both historical and experimental, and large-scale education programs.
Mathaf, Arab Museum of Modern Art, founded in 2010, is situated in Education City in Qatar Foundation (QF) in a renovated former school building. QF is led by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Mathaf is part of Qatar Museums, led by H.E. Sheikha al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Mathaf Collection, co-owned by Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, is now holding over 9,000 works, making it the world’s largest specialised collection of its kind. An initial group of works was gathered by H.E. Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani.
Mathaf organises major exhibitions, both historical and experimental, and large-scale education programs performing an important role as a centre for dialogue, research, and a resource for fostering creativity. Mathaf hosts solo and group exhibitions by artists from the region, and events that explore and celebrate modern and contemporary art.
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M: mathaf_info@qm.org.qa
W: Mathaf, Arab Museum of Modern Art
ADDRESS
Education City
ESTABLISHED
2010
