Q Life Magazine Q Magazine June 2019 | Page 8

Culture in practice Blending tradition and modernity, Qatar believes its diverse communities and their unique cultures enrich the country and its people. 2019 has so far seen the celebration of two major cultural milestones: the 10 th anniversary of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and the opening of the National Museum of Qatar. These major events demonstrate Qatar’s commitment to honouring its history while simultaneously looking towards the future. We welcome you to explore our past as you wander through the halls of the National Museum of Qatar, listen to traditional melodies composed by our internationally- recognised orchestra and dive into Qatar’s vibrant art and fashion scene. Page 10 National Museum of Qatar: The desert rose of Qatar Page 14 Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra: A national orchestra to be proud of Page 18 #Trailblazer Phone Art Qatar: Art for the Instagram age Page 22 #MyVision Fahad Al Obaidly: Doha design Page 26 Fatma Al Shebani: How tradition has taken centre stage in contemporary art