"The fair was notable not only for its smaller, curated format but also because it signaled a long-term investment in building a sustainable art market in the Gulf. Egyptian artist Wael Shawky-best known for representing Egypt at the 2024 Venice Biennale -served as the fair's artistic director, an unconventional role that brought curatorial vision to the commercial platform. I caught up with Shawky on the fair floor to discuss his vision for the first Art Basel Qatar,"
"The debut edition of Art Basel Qatar just wrapped in Doha. The fair was notable not only for its smaller, curated format but also because it signaled a long-term investment in building a sustainable art market in the Gulf. Egyptian artist Wael Shawky-best known for representing Egypt at the 2024 Venice Biennale -served as the fair's artistic director, an unconventional role that brought curatorial vision to the commercial platform."
Art Basel Qatar held its debut edition in Doha in a smaller, curated format. The fair signaled a long-term investment in building a sustainable art market in the Gulf. Egyptian artist Wael Shawky, best known for representing Egypt at the 2024 Venice Biennale, served as the fair's artistic director. His unconventional role brought curatorial vision to a commercial platform and emphasized programming that connects market activity with regional artistic ambitions. On the fair floor, Shawky outlined his vision for the fair, the challenges of growing regional infrastructure, and why building a sustainable art ecosystem means leveraging both education and the market. A weekly newsletter called The Back Room delivers concise market intel.
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