Doha · Qatar
A museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the Arab world and its many histories.
Art guide
A museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the Arab world and its many histories.
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Official websiteCollections and practices
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Follow the artistic breaks that reshaped form and perception from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.
Find more places for Modern art →Explore today’s varied practices, from painting to installation, performance and digital art.
Find more places for Contemporary art →Connect periods, regions and media through an open reading of art history.
Find more places for Global art →Understanding the visit
There are many ways to discover Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Doha, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.
Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.
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