QNA
Doha
Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the Goal Art Exhibition by artist Ahmed Al Maadheed at the A M Gallery in the Place Vendome Mall this evening.
The exhibition will continue until January 15, 2023.
The exhibition's opening, which is kicking off as the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is round the corner, was attended by a number of artists, intellectuals and media professionals.
The exhibition includes different artworks about the World Cup and is divided into two sections: one cultural, and the other sports.
The cultural section celebrates some vocabulary from Qatari heritage, as well as Qatari traditional garments, such as Al Bakhnaq, Al Ghutra and Al Aqal, in addition to some animals from the Qatari environment, such as the Oryx.
The sports section on the other hand highlights football players, including some well-known names, in addition to other abstract paintings. Moreover, Al Maadheed drew a football pitch's center circle in the center of the exhibition hall.
In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), artist Ahmed Al Maadheed said that the exhibition, which includes more than 45 artworks, simulates Qatari sports and culture, welcoming visitors to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The artist noted that holding the exhibition at this particular time provides an atmosphere of pleasure and passion for all visitors, achieving the goal of enjoying the World Cup matches.
It is expected that the exhibition will be accompanied by artistic and cultural activities during the World Cup, within the framework of A M Gallery's services and objectives. It is worth mentioning that the gallery opened its doors to visitors a few weeks ago.