Introduction & Keynote Address

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Defining Meaning and Value in Contemporary Islamic Art
November 2, 2017

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, shares a perspective on contemporary art in an Islamic context, and the value and significance it holds in a world where the power of art also transcends linguistic and cultural differences.

She explains Qatar Museums’ long-standing commitment to celebrating culture and traditions from the Islamic world through researching, collecting and celebrating Islamic Art. And she outlines the role of Qatar Museums in contributing to the development of an art field that is ever-changing, constantly evolving and redefining itself in the process, while helping build bridges of understanding and fostering dialogue across cultures and artistic traditions, countries and between individuals and societies.