Doha: Artists are breathing life into urban spaces across Doha as part of JedariArt, an annual public art programme launched by Qatar Museums to add meaning and vibrancy to the city’s walls through curated murals and street art.
The latest edition of Jedariart is being held in partnership with Phool Patti, All India Permit, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar - Ashghal and WOQOD.
Social projects All India Permit from India, and Phool Patti from Pakistan in celebration of the popular form of regional decoration on trucks in both countries, will be painting outside Al Mansoura Metro Station for two weeks with support from Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar (Ashghal) and Jotun.
Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Ishaq, Director of Public Art at Qatar Museums said: “Jedariart is a public art programme that aims to provide a tangible sense of space for the wider community and create new tourist attractions across the city. Qatar Museums is delighted to have All India Permit and Phool Patti on board to adorn city walls with murals.”
Qatar Museums has invited school students to paint a mural of Qatari artist Maryam Al Madadi’s ‘Colour your World’ painting. Three local artists — Amal Serhan, Abdulrahman Ahmadi, Maya Attia — are painting several walls at the Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas; Lee Baker is painting a wall at the Wholesale Market street petrol station with the support of WOQOD; and the Fire Station is hosting a public talk on truck art on October 19 from 6-7pm.