Art Basel will debut in Doha, Qatar, in February 2026, expanding to five host cities, featuring around 50 galleries as part of a strategic growth approach.

Market Art Basel Is Betting Big on Qatar. Should the Rest of the Art World? The Swiss fair group's new Doha event could reshape the global art map and boost Qatar’s cultural clout.

Art Basel Qatar will be taking place in Doha, the country’s capital city and will showcase modern and contemporary art from the artists and galleries across the Middle East, North Africa and ...

In response to Hyperallergic ’s inquiries about the potential impact of Qatari laws on freedom of expression, a spokesperson said, “Art Basel Qatar, like Art Basel’s other fairs, will be ...

Art Basel in Miami Beach last year. The art fair plans to host a new event in Doha, Qatar, next year. Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA, via Shutterstock ...

Wael Shawky has been named artist director of Art Basel Qatar 2026—and more has been revealed about the concept of the fair.

Art Basel Qatar Prepares to Upend the Traditional Fair Model With a New Artist-Led Format The Doha fair’s inaugural edition will prioritize artistic intention and regional contextualization ...

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