Qatar National Library launches new digital exhibition featuring Arab cinema posters
A digital exhibition featuring curated film posters from the Heritage Library’s Arab Cinema archive was launched yesterday by the Qatar National Library (QNL).
Titled “Arab Cinema Posters: Art and Memory”, the digital exhibition was officially opened by His Excellency Dr Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State, Qatar, and President of QNL.
According to Dr Al-Kawari, “This unique and beautiful exhibition sheds light on an aspect of our heritage which may have been previously overlooked, movie posters. This is an art form that reflects peoples' cultures, identities, customs, and traditions, and keeps a record of their history, features, victories and defeats, their social life, and joy and sorrow. It is an essential part of human heritage that we must preserve and maintain.”
The exhibition is the first digital exhibition organized by the Heritage Library at QNL and has seven sections in total: The Beginnings of Arab Cinema; Cinema and Literature; Cinema and Society; Historical Cinema and International Productions; National Films in Cinema; and Women and Cinema. A special section of the exhibition traces the development of cinema in the Gulf.
“What makes this exhibition truly unique and accessible to all is the modernity of Qatar National Library, represented by its entry into the digital world with the latest technology. The treasures of this library create a magnificent interactive cultural experience which is a must-see for lovers of art, film, and history,” he added.
QNL is currently accepting visitors based on appointments only to ensure the safety of everyone who visits the library. Moreover, the following conditions must be fulfilled to enter the library:
- Individuals must book a slot through the QNL’s form
- Visitors must be between ages 13 and 60
- Wear a face mask or shield at all times
- Have a green Ehteraz status
- Have a temperature of no more than 37.8 degrees Celsius.
For more information on QNL’s initiatives, please visit www.qnl.qa/en
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