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On November 9, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced that artists Diego Marcon and Meriem Bennani will be featured in the inaugural Rubaiya Qatar Quadrennial, titled 'Unruly Waters,' at the MIA Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
Qatar Museums has permanently installed Giuseppe Penone's "Idee di pietra" (Ideas of Stone) (2010–24) at the Doha Old Port in Qatar, announced on November 5, 2026. The installation coincides with "The Inner Flow of Life," the artist's 2026 solo exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.
Galleria Continua presents 'Unruly Waters', a group exhibition at Qatar Museums Gallery – Al Riwaq in Doha, Qatar, running from November 21, 2026 to May 1, 2027. The exhibition features works by Mohamed Bourouissa and Shilpa Gupta.
On October 27, 2026, Art Basel Qatar announced the exhibitors for its second edition, scheduled for 2027, and details for a new year-round market development initiative.
Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+.
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