MIA to present crafting design futures as part of Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture

Published: 15 August 2024

Qatar News Agency
Doha

This fall, the Museum of Islamic Art will present Crafting Design Futures, an exhibition showcasing the artistic visions of nine makers from Qatar and Morocco, two cultures rich in handcrafting traditions.

Crafting Design Futures, curated by Gwen Farrelly, will feature new works by designers from Qatar and Morocco created during Design Doha Residency Program 2024 Qatar Morocco: Crafting Design Futures.

The residency is a long-term exchange of knowledge, craft, and design practices under the auspices of Design Doha, a biennial event dedicated to creative innovation from the MENA region. On view 30 November 2024 through 7 January 2025, Crafting Design Futures is presented as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture.

Fahad Al Obaidly, Deputy Director of Design Doha, said: “The Years of Culture initiative calls on creative minds to forge profound partnerships transcending borders and cultures. Crafting Design Futures demonstrates the transformative impact of finding inspiration through shared experiences that draw on the wisdom of our ancestors, our lifestyles, and our deep-rooted connections with our societies, landscapes, and environment – all of which collectively shape our unique perspectives, creative endeavors, and shared narratives.

Designing opportunities for creatives to engage in programs that have the capacity for such deep experiences is crucial to nurturing talents within the MENA region.”