Liwan presents ‘Bu‘ed Nadhar’ exhibition of 32 works by 16 artists
<p>Doha: Liwan Design Studios and Labs will present ‘Bu‘ed Nadhar’, bringing together 32 works by 16 artists and designers developed through five residencies and collaborative programmes.</p> <p>On view at Liwan from November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the exhibition is presented as part of Design Doha 2026, which was established under the leadership of Chairperson of Qatar…
Doha, Qatar - Liwan Design Studios and Labs unveiled the 'Bu'ed Nadhar' exhibition, showcasing 32 artworks by 16 artists and designers. The showcase runs from November 5, 2026, to January 31, 2027, as part of the Design Doha 2026 event, spearheaded by Qatar Museums Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
The exhibition encapsulates Liwan's dedication to nurturing experimentation and collaboration, fostering design practices grounded in the region's cultural legacy and resources. The term 'Bu'ed Nadhar', translating to "beyond immediate vision", underscores the exhibition's mission to view design through a temporal and contemplative lens, linking memory and cultural continuity while shaping tomorrow's environments.
The displayed pieces draw influence from Qatar's topography and cultural practices, utilizing locally obtained materials like clay, palm leaves, wood, fibers, and sand. These works underscore how craft can function as a dynamic archive, safeguarding heritage while enabling its transformation via novel forms, methods, and perspectives.
Aisha Nasser Al Sowaidi, Liwan's Director and the exhibition's curator, emphasized, "Bu'ed Nadhar embodies Liwan's dedication to empowering designers in their exploration of Qatar's materials, traditions, and environments. Through partnerships with local experts, industries, and production facilities—from workshops to Doha's Industrial Area—the exhibition considers Qatar as a dynamic site of production and an evolving urban narrative.
Bu'ed Nadhar acknowledges that design transcends mere form and function; it is a manner of perception shaped by resilience, continuity, and the capacity to transcend immediate vision, contemplating what endures while allowing ideas, materials, and traditions to evolve and assume new forms."
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