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The conclusion of Art Basel Qatar 2026 has marked a defining moment in Doha’s cultural evolution, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading hub for contemporary art and creative exchange in the region. Held from February 3 to 7 across M7 Cultural Forum and the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the inaugural edition brought together leading galleries, collectors, curators and artists from Qatar, the wider MENASA region and beyond. As Art Basel’s fifth global fair, the Qatar edition reflected a deliberate curatorial approach that placed regional narratives within a global framework. With Visit

Today, Art Basel Qatar unveils new details of the artworks and programming that will define the inaugural edition of the fair in February 2026, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+. Alongside its core presentation of 84 artists and 87 galleries, Art Basel Qatar will showcase a unique Special Projects program — a wide-ranging series of nine large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations, and performances unfolding across key cultural venues and public spaces in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Curated by Art Basel Qatar Artistic Director Wael Shawky in close collaboration with Vincenzo de Bellis, Chief Arti