US EditionBreaking Into the Middle East, Art Basel Will Open a Fair in Doha
- Art Basel will open a new art fair in Doha, Qatar, in February 2026, marking its first event in the Middle East.
- This launch follows months of speculation about partnerships between Art Basel and Middle Eastern institutions, reflecting growing regional cultural ambitions.
- The fair will feature about 50 international and regional galleries, take place at the M7 creative hub in the Msheireb pedestrianised district, and is produced with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+, Qatar Museums’ strategic wing.
- QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi expressed pride and enthusiasm about contributing to the introduction of the prestigious Art Basel fair in Qatar, highlighting its connection to the legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
- The fair aims to develop a regional collecting base, promote cultural growth under Qatar’s National Vision 2030, and elevate the country as a global cultural hub.
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Art Basel Expands into Middle East with New Qatar Fair
Swiss art fair operator Art Basel is set to launch a new fair in Doha this coming February, its first such event in the Middle East. Featuring roughly fifty participating galleries, Art Basel Qatar will take place at M7, a cultural hub in Doha’s pedestrianized Msheireb district, where the inaugural Design Doha was held earlier […]
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