al markhiya gallery is dedicated to showcasing and supporting contemporary Arab artists, providing a platform for both established and emerging creatives to share their work with wider audiences. Through a dynamic program of solo and group exhibitions, as well as strategic partnerships with major galleries and institutions worldwide, al markhiya gallery fosters artistic exchange and elevates the visibility of Arab art on a global scale. With a firm belief in the power of fresh creative ideas, the gallery champions artists across various disciplines, celebrating the richness and diversity of Arab culture.
Founded in 2008, al markhiya gallery opened its first space in Doha at Souq Waqif before relocating to Katara Cultural Village in 2014. In 2017, a second location was established adjacent to the Fire Station Studios, further expanding the gallery’s presence. Exhibitions rotate every six to eight weeks, offering opportunities for meaningful engagement between artists, collectors, and the community. Through its unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, al markhiya gallery continues to play a vital role in shaping and strengthening the contemporary Arab art scene.
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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
The Fire Station-
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Current 28 January - 11 April 2025 The Fire Stationan exhibition featuring two Moroccan artists
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Noon
Past 26 November 2024 - 21 January 2025 The Fire Stationa solo exhibition of a prominent Qatari artist
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The Sky Above Gaza...Imagine
Past 18 September - 21 November 2024 The Fire Stationa group exhibition showcasing the works of 52 artist from Palestine and othe Arab countries.
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Color Transformations - Realization to Human Form
Past 12 December 2023 - 7 February 2024 The Fire Stationa solo exhibition by a Qatari artist
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Mazyouna
a solo exhibition by Kuwaiti Artist Thuraya Al Baqsami 12 February - 11 April 2024 The Fire StationThe Fire Station -
Source Part 2
A group exhibition by 30 artists from Doha's most prominent artists and creatives. 2 July - 12 September 2024 The Fire StationThe Fire Station
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Katara Cultural Village
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Telling Tales - A Visual Reading of a Literary Text
Current 12 February - 17 April 2025 Kataraa group exhibition featuring the works by Qatari artists and residents
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40 Minus Volume 8 | Part 1 - "Urban Perspectives"
An exhibition by Qatari artist Mubarak Al-Thani and Iraqi artist Rim Albahrani 30 April - 14 June 2024 KataraFor this edition we present the exhibition “Urban Perspectives,” featuring works by Mubarak Al-Thani and Rim Albahrani. In this exhibition both artists have created works that reacting to the multifaceted... -
Networks Part 2
A group exhibition in collaboration with Zamalek Art Gallery 16 July - 12 September 2024 KataraKatara Cultural Village, Building 5
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