HADEER OMAR:
CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE:
AND THEREAFTER
AL KOOT FORT, DOHA
24 MARCH - 30 MAY, 2021
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Time-based media artist Hadeer Omar has created a contemporary response to the Al Koot Fort, which holds a unique and complex history since its construction in 1906. The artist draws upon the area surrounding the fort and uses Souq Waqif and the Msheireb district as sources of inspiration, weaving together traditional and contemporary aspects of daily life, translating and transforming them into surreal immersive environments.
HADEER OMAR:
CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE:
AND THEREAFTER
AL KOOT FORT, DOHA
24 MARCH - 30 MAY, 2021
BOOK NOW
Time-based media artist Hadeer Omar has created a contemporary response to the Al Koot Fort, which holds a unique and complex history since its construction in 1906. The artist draws upon the area surrounding the fort and uses Souq Waqif and the Msheireb district as sources of inspiration, weaving together traditional and contemporary aspects of daily life, translating and transforming them into surreal immersive environments.
OPEN CALL
“Our Traditions, Our Light”
The state of Qatar is full of elements of civilization and Islamic landmarks that reflect the Islamic nature and urban development of the country. Doha has chosen the slogan “Our Traditions, Our Light” as a symbol that reflects valuable semantics of Doha’s hosting of the celebration. The organization of the celebration has been supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports all year, with the help of Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and strategic partners. In cooperation with Qatar Museums, this photography competition has been introduced for students and photographers in Qatar.
This photography competition includes two themes
Islamic Culture Among Individuals and Society in Qatar
This theme is dedicated to students and photographers under 18. The contestants have to focus on the elements of the theme; as Qatar is known for the cultural diversity in its society. The country is the home for many different nationalities and races that draw its traditions from the spirit of the Islamic culture in their way of life – from dress and appearance to worships and traditions.
Ten students and photographers will be rewarded with a prize of one thousand riyals, a participation certificate and their works will be part of the final exhibition.
Islamic Culture and its Influence on Traditional and Modern Architecture
This theme is dedicated for all the contestants above 18. The contestants have to focus on displaying the influence of Islamic culture on the civil and urban development that depend on the traditional architecture and Islamic units used, how the community has interacted with this development and the reflection of this development on the aesthetics of the city.
The three winners will be rewarded the following prizes:
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First place : five thousand riyals and a participation certificate
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Second place : three thousand riyals and a participation certificate
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Third place: two thousand riyals and a participation certificate
The photographs of the top 17 participants will be featured in the final exhibition and they will be rewarded a participation certificate.
The final exhibition will include 40 photographs that will be selected from among the photos participating in the two themes.