“BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT” showcasing the work of artists based in Qatar

al markhiya gallery at Katara Cultural Village is proud to present Between Past and Present, a compelling group exhibition showcasing the work of artists based in Qatar who explore the rich expressive potential of pastel as a medium.
Often celebrated for its richness, versatility, and quiet power, pastel is traditionally associated with portraiture, landscape, and impressionist art. In this exhibition, the selected artists reimagine pastel as a bridge, connecting generations, visual aesthetics, and cultural narratives within Qatari life.

A Group exhibition showcasing the work of artists based in Qatar

Abeer Al Kuwari
Fahad Al Maadheed
Hessa Al Muftah
Mahmoud Al Masri
Masoud Al Buloshi
Yousef Ahmad

Aisha Al Sulaiti
Fatma Al Naimi
Hassan Al Mulla
Jameela Al Sharaim
Nahed Al Sulaiti

Ali Dasmal Al Kuwari
Amna Al Darwish
Ismail Azzam
Maryam Mohammed Abdulla
Salem Mathkour

Each artist contributes two works, ranging in size from 40 to 70 centimetres. While intimate in scale, these pieces make powerful visual statements that balance fine detail with broad impression. Together, they evoke the complex textures of Qatari life, drawing on heritage and symbolism, rapid social transformation, and the deeply personal ways individuals navigate between memory and modernity.
With gestures both tender and bold, these artworks articulate layered identities and shifting landscapes. The convergence of colour and form invites viewers to reflect on the delicate balance between past and present, revealing the subtle transformations shaping contemporary Qatar.
Between Past and Present offers a unique, introspective journey through the evolving cultural and social fabric of Qatar, as seen through the nuanced and vibrant language of pastel.