Art Basel Qatar

Art Basel names 87 galleries taking part in inaugural Qatar fair

Strong interest has resulted in the the fair having upwards of 50% more participants than anticipated, organisers say

Art Basel Qatar names Wael Shawky as artistic director of unconventional inaugural edition

The Egyptian artist has selected a curatorial theme for the fair's first Middle Eastern show, to which more than 50 galleries will bring solo presentations

Ahead of new fair in 2026, Qatar takes centre stage at Art Basel

The country’s cultural offensive also comes ahead of the opening of a clutch of museums