MATHAF

“Mathaf (pronounced Mat-haff, which means “museum” in Arabic) will present exhibitions and programs that explore modern Arab art. Its collection of more than 6,000 works represents major trends and sites of production of modern Arab art, spanning the 1840s to the present. In addition to its collection and special exhibitions, Mathaf’s on-site and online programs will reinforce its role as a center for global dialogue, research and scholarship. Through these activities, which are designed to engage artists, writers, students, scholars and the widest possible public audience, Mathaf will contribute to the cultural landscape of the Gulf region, the Middle East and the Arab Diaspora.”

“Interventions” and “Told / Untold / Retold” are two exhibitions focusing on contemporary and modern Arabic art on the grounds of MATHAF, in a separate exhibition kunsthalle. “Told / Untold / Retold” was curated by Sam Bardouil and Till Fellrath, the co-founders of Art Reoriented. Exhibition design encompassed planning, layout and physical design for multimedia elements.