"Nearly 90 galleries have signed on to take part in Art Basel's inaugural fair in Qatar, the art fair powerhouse's first full-scale event in the region. Art Basel Qatar will showcase presentations of works by 84 artists organised by 87 galleries across three venues in Doha. Exhibitors hail from countries local throughout the Middle East, as well as blue-chip galleries from the US and Europe. The fair will take place starting with two preview days on 3 and 4 February and continue until 7 February."
"Art Basel is presenting the fair in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI), a holding company operated by the Qatari government, and QC+, a strategic enterprise wing of Qatar Museums, another Qatari government entity that oversees the emirate's museums."
"Qatar has come under fire from groups like Human Rights Watch for widespread exploitation of migrant workers-who make up about 95% of Qatar's workforce-as well as laws that discriminate against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Artists have raised concerns over censorship and free speech in the country, where nearly all political power is held by the hereditary Emir, currently Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Al Thani's sister, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, is the chairperson of Qatar Museums and a driving force in Qatar's art world expansion."
Art Basel will stage its inaugural full-scale fair in Qatar in early February, with preview days on 3 and 4 February and the fair running until 7 February. Nearly 90 galleries have signed on, with 87 galleries organising presentations of works by 84 artists across three Doha venues. Exhibitors include regional Middle Eastern galleries and blue-chip galleries from the US and Europe. The fair is presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+, both connected to Qatari government entities. Human Rights Watch and other groups have criticised Qatar for migrant worker exploitation and discriminatory laws, and artists have raised censorship and free-speech concerns. Planned participation rose from about 50 stands to 87 due to strong international interest.
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