First solo exhibition by a Qatari artist, Yousef Ahmed, presented by Qatar Museums

A new exhibition from one of Qatar’s best-known artists has come to the Qatar Museums Gallery in Katara from 11th November to 14th February.

As a pioneer of Qatar’s modern art movement, Yousef Ahmad’s artistic journey has spanned more than three decades and his work has been influenced by his surroundings and emotional ties with Qatar’s culture and traditions.

Yousef Ahmad's Story of ingenuity exhibition highlights the Qatari artist’s body of work through a selection of his most striking artworks from his early career in the 1970s until today.

It showcases three phases in Yousef Ahmad’s artistic development, from the early oil paintings that include the historic depiction of Al Zubarah Fort, to his mixed media calligraphic pieces and then through to his new conceptual artworks presenting his ability in developing an innovative artistic style.

Yousef Ahmad’s exhibition marks the highpoint of Qatari artistic talent included in a number of dynamic and exciting exhibitions that have opened in venues across Doha.

These include exhibitions and events at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Islamic Art in an ongoing celebration of art, creativity and heritage.

Describing the exhibition, Yousef Ahmad said: “As a local artist who has had the privilege to train abroad, I find so much in our environment that excites and inspires me.

What’s more, the opportunity to share my works with the people of Qatar is inspiring and humbling, and I hope that my journey encourages future generations of local artists to follow their creative dreams.

I’m proud to play an important part in the development of our country’s artistic community and I look forward to seeing it evolve and develop at this incredibly important time.”