Saturday, 18 May 2013
Early Islamic Glass Exhibition
Exhibition - Art and Design
Location: Museum of Islamic Art, Level 4
In Brief: Glass is often misunderstood, underrated, or simply disregarded. The Islamic Glass exhibit tells a different story. Presented across two different rooms at the Museum of Islamic Art, the exhibit looks at both the artistry behind glasswork and the symbolism of mosque lamps.
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Mal Lawal
Exhibition - Art and Design, Other
Location: ALRIWAQ Exhibition Space
In Brief: Mal Lawal means ‘from the old days’ in Arabic and this upcoming exhibition is all about celebrating the ‘cultural memory’ of Qatar. The best part? You can participate.
Organisers are asking residents to loan items with sentimental and emotional value for display. These items – handed down across generations –...
25th Universal Postal Congress
Conference - Other
Location: Qatar National Convention Centre
In Brief: The Universal Postal Congress, held every four years, is the supreme authority of the Union. The plenipotentiaries of the 192 member countries meet to adopt a new world postal strategy and the future rules for international mail exchanges.
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Qatar Week: Ferjaan in Tokyo
Event - Art and Design, Entertainment
Location: Roppongi Hills Tokyo, Japan
In Brief: The biggest event on the Qatar Japan 2012 calendar, Ferjaan in Tokyo will see a traditional Qatari Souq constructed in the heart of Japan. Measuring over 1,500 square metres, this cultural village will feature a marketplace, mosque, exhibits from Qatari companies, and plenty of live entertainment.
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Pop-Up Mathaf @ Mori Art Museum (Tokyo)
Exhibition - Art and Design
Location: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
In Brief: As part of the Qatar Japan 2012 celebrations (and the associated Ferjaan in Tokyo week), Mathaf are opening a pop-up gallery in Tokyo. A collaboration with Mori Art Museum, the gallery will host a series of talks entitled Same-Same But Different. Featuring panels of international experts, the talks will explore how collective identity and...
Dvořák’s 8th Symphony
Event - Art and Design
Location: Opera House, Katara Cultural Village Building 16
In Brief: Michalis Economou (music director), Karine Hovhannisyan (qanun)
Program:
Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
Avetisyan: Concerto for qanun and orchestra
Dvořák : Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
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