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Institute of Arab and Islamic Art

Exterior view of Rahaal’s blue-striped tents installed within the limestone formations of the Zekreet desert in Qatar.

In Qatar’s Zekreet Desert, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani Welcomes All

Rahaal is a transitory desert museum grounded in Qatari traditions of spontaneous hospitality, nomadic movement, shared spaces and collective experiences.
By Elisa Carollo

Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani On Bringing Islamic Art to New York City

The Institute of Arab and Islamic Art, founded by Al-Thani, recently opened “Endless Night," Lebanese artist Nabil Kanso's debut solo exhibition in the city.
By Dan Duray

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