The contemporary art fair’s first foray into the Middle East will take place in February 2026 under the theme of Becoming.

Art Basel, which operates four fairs wordwild, said today that it would partner with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+ to launch a fair in Doha next February, marking the first major art fair ...

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 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 ...

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.

Four years after it hosted the World Cup, Doha will welcome the world’s galleries and collectors at the first Art Basel Qatar, set to open in February 2026 at M7, a cultural center in the center ...

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 ...