DOHA: Qatar Museumshas revealed the roster of designers and exhibitions for the inaugural edition of DesignDoha. Running from February 24 to August 5,Design Dohais a newDesign Biennialshowcasing over 100 Middle Eastern and North African designers. The announcement outlines six exhibitions launching during the first week, spotlighting innovation withinQatarand the region at large.
Anchoring the program is "Arab Design Now,” a survey of more than 70 Arab designers featuring 38 commissioned works. Curated byRana Beiruti, founder ofAmman Design Week, the exhibition will be housed at M7,Doha’s center for innovation, entrepreneurship, fashion, and design. It explores the unique geographies and cultural values of the Levant, the Gulf, and North Africa. Furthermore, the display emphasizes these regions' design sentiments, aesthetics, and concerns.
"Arab Design Now" showcases a wide range of designers, such as Elias and Yousef Anastas, Basma Hamdy, Levi Hammett, and many more. It exploresenvironmental sustainabilitywhile combining traditional and modern design techniques. Alongside "Arab Design Now," the inaugural edition of DesignDohawill host five additional exhibitions: "Colors of the City: A Century ofArchitecturein Doha," "Weaving Poems," "100/100 HUNDRED BEST ARABIC POSTERS Round 04," and "Cultural Kinship."
Every display presents a diverse point of view, ranging from examining the development of Doha's architecture to honoring Arabicgraphic designandUzbektraditional craft practices. Together, these works solidify Design Doha's position as an essential forum for advancing innovation, creativity, and conversation among the design community on a local and international scale.