Q Life Magazine Q Magazine June 2018 | Page 37

Qatar’s Trailblazers | How did it feel to showcase your art in Berlin in 2017? It was one of the highlights of my artistic career. To have been selected as an exhibitor in Berlin – one of the most influential cities in the arts – was something I had never imagined for myself. It was awe-inspiring to see my work up on display and a true honour. Do you believe Qatar encourages its artists? Absolutely. Qatar is fast becoming one of the best places in the world for aspiring young artists, for which we owe much to Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of “Qatar is fast becoming one of the best places in the world for aspiring young artists, for which we owe much to Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa Al Thani for her support and encouragement of the arts. And the support from the artistic community in Doha is an amazing source of inspiration – and motivation!” Qatar Museums, for her support and encouragement of the arts. And the support from the artistic community in Doha is an amazing source of inspiration – and motivation! 37